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The Promise of Alternative Proteins

Jocelyn C Anderson — September 09, 2024 - 3:28pm

51�ԹϺ�� Davis food scientists are studying how to make beef using cow stem cells.

Meat Lab Team Finds the Winning Cure

Dave Jones — March 04, 2019 - 2:20pm

The Meat Lab’s student employees found the right cure — with beef jerky — to regain the team title in the college section of the California Association of Meat Processors’ Cured Meat Competition.

With the recent win, 51�ԹϺ�� Davis has now had possession of the Norm Eggin Championship Cup for six years out of the seven years it has been awarded.

“After losing the trophy to Cal Poly by a mere 10 points last year, our returning juniors and seniors really wanted to get it back,” said Caleb Sehnert, 51�ԹϺ�� Davis Meat Lab manager and team coach.

LAURELS: Block, Jackson Named 'Distinguished Emeriti'

Dave Jones — March 08, 2016 - 11:29pm

The Emeriti Association has presented its Distinguished Emeritus Awards for 2016 to Fred Block of sociology and William Jackson of chemistry, recognizing “outstanding scholarly work or service performed since retirement.”

Block has taken his research in a new direction, and his scholarly contributions “have been nothing short of stunning,” his nominator said, while Jackson has not only continued his research but also his commitment to boost diversity in the chemistry ranks.