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At Public Scholarship and Engagement, we value sharing the authentic voices of those engaged in public scholarship.

This is why we work hard to publish and promote first-person blogs written by UC Davis-affiliated public scholars. These blogs, however, are the personal accounts and opinions of the individual writers and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Public Scholarship and Engagement or UC Davis. We feel it is important that these scholars can share their genuine experiences about public scholarship.

 

Dr. Yin Allison Liu is smiling for a close-up headshot in front of a plain blue background. She is dressed professionally, wearing glasses and a blazer.

Empowering Communities: Revolutionizing Eye Care for Cognitive Health

  • by Yin Allison Liu
Innovative solutions and compassionate care can play a crucial role in managing the challenges of Alzheimer's disease, a prevalent form of dementia that not only profoundly impacts individuals but also their families and communities. Dr. Allison Liu is leveraging telemedicine and community engagement to ensure everyone can receive timely and comprehensive care for Alzheimer's disease.
Desirée Martín, associate professor of English at UC Davis, is sitting in a cafe. Her arms are crossed and she is wearing glasses and a pink shirt.

The University as Public Space: Integrating Home and Academic Life for Students

  • by Desirée A. Martín
As a public university, the University of California’s fundamental missions are teaching, research and “to serve society as a center of higher learning.” None of these endeavors are possible without public service. And yet, the importance of the public to the university is not always obvious to the public that we engage with the most frequently on campus — our students.
Professor Katharine Burnett sits at her desk and is holding a tea pot.

A Cup of Culture

  • by Becky Oskin
In exploring the rich tapestry of global cultures, few elements weave as intricate a story as tea. Tracing the spread of tea culture offers a unique lens for art historian Katharine Burnett, professor and Chair in the Department of Art and Art History, to explore the complex interplay of tradition, globalization, and identity.
Illustration of two girls running towards one another for a hug. A group of children cheer in the background. Above them is a sign that says “NO ONE GETS FREE ALONE”.

Open Letters from Prison

  • by Ben Weber, Department of African American and African Studies, and Pam Fadem and Rachel Klein, California Coalition for Women Prisoners
When COVID-19 isolated incarcerated people, Assistant Professor Ben Weber and the California Coalition for Women Prisoners launched a writing group to facilitate communication among individuals both on inside and outside of prison walls.
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