Groundbreaking Research

In 2004-05, the College of Letters and Science received more than $23 million in research grants. The grants and private gifts that the college supports go to a wide range of research activities in all three divisions.

Some of the latest research news and information on the college's research is below.

L&S Organized Research Units

An Organized Research Unit (ORU) is an academic entity established to administer research programs that complement the campus's academic goals. ORUs are collaborative and interdisciplinary, and they are approved by the Chancellor and UC President.

• Crocker Nuclear Lab: http://media.cnl.ucdavis.edu/Crocker/WebSite/default.php
• Institute of Governmental Affairs: http://www.iga.ucdavis.edu/
• Nanomaterials in the Environment, Agriculture, and Technology: http://neat.ucdavis.edu/

L&S Organized Research Projects

Like an ORU, the purpose of an Organized Research Project (ORP) is to foster research that crosses disciplinary boundaries. ORPs are the necessary precursors to establish an ORU.

• Center for Computational Science and Engineering: http://cse.ucdavis.edu/

Latest Research News

Your Guide to the International Year of the Planet Earth

The Egghead blog features some information and links on the International Year of the Planet Earth.
http://blogs.ucdavis.edu/egghead/2008/05/13/your-guide-to-the-year-of-planet-earth/

Office of Research

The Office of Research gives you access to information on research across the university.
http://research.ucdavis.edu/