Society for Neuroscience 2024 Education and Outreach Awards

Two faculty members from the University of California, Davis who are committed to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion in higher education were among six scientists in the country to be awarded a 2024 Science Education and Outreach Award from the Society for Neuroscience. 

Distinguished Professor George “Ron” Mangun received an Award for Education in Neuroscience and Assistant Professor Theanne Griffith received a Science Educator Award. The awards were presented during Society for Neuroscience annual meeting in November 2024.

Fostering Compassionate Relationships Post-Election

How can we bridge divides and foster connection in the wake of emotional, polarizing events? Dr. Hendry Ton, Associate Vice Chancellor for Health Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion at UC Davis Health, shares trauma-informed strategies to create compassionate, safe spaces. Drawing from the UC Davis Principles of Community, his approach offers tools to heal and unite through understanding and respect.

‘Weathering’ is New Book Project Title on Health Equity

The next book project title is Weathering: The Extraordinary Stress of Ordinary Life in an Unjust Society, by Arline T. Geronimus, a professor at the University of Michigan’s School of Public Health. It is part of this year’s theme, health equity and justice, and will guide discussions, lectures and other events, culminating in a campus visit by the author on March 5.

Principles of Community Week: Celebrating A Pioneer in Health Equity – Dr. Jann Murray-García

During February 12–16, the UC Davis campuses in Davis and Sacramento celebrated Principles of Community Week — a time spent reflecting on the shared aspiration to advance respect, equity, learning and community. This year, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion was delighted to highlight Dr. Jann Murray-García of UC Davis Health. Murray-García’s inspirational career embodies the principles and its core values.