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The Information Security Symposium, held May 12-13, 2026, attracted 358 attendees and featured some outstanding presentations. The event was successful overall, covering current industry events, trends, and best practices for the cybersecurity community.

In Information and Educational Technology (IET), staff can expand their skillset and explore new career opportunities without having to step into a new role or switch departments. It’s possible through the Stretch Assignment Self-Service Program—a flexible framework designed to support short-term, skill-building projects outside an employee’s day-to-day role.

The program was designed by volunteers in the IET Staff Advisory Committee, looking for a way to convert survey feedback into a sustainable pathway for career growth and development.

When campus units work together, amazing things happen. A recent collaboration between Information and Educational Technology (IET) and the College of Letters and Science (L&S) proved this when their joint project secured a prestigious industry award.

Almond farmers in California have a new tool to help them grow more efficient and environmentally friendly crops, thanks to a collaboration between UC Davis and the Almond Board of California. The Almond Nitrogen & Potassium Budgeting Calculator transforms decades of academic research into an adaptable, user-friendly web-based resource for growers across the state.

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As we start a new year, I’m grateful for the strength, resilience and innovative spirit across our UC Davis community.  

In 2025, our teams, including many dedicated student employees supported the campus with over 200 distinct technology services to keep Aggies connected and empowered. Highlights include:

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UC Davis is embracing the next wave of innovation with Aggie AI, the university’s own ecosystem of artificial intelligence tools and services built for UC Davis, by UC Davis. The goal: empowering students, faculty, and staff to explore, learn, use, and even develop AI tools that enhance learning, research, operations, and community life.  

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Show your Aggie pride in your next Zoom meeting with a custom UC Davis branded background!  Branded backgrounds are now available in the UC Davis Zoom instance, a collaboration between Office of Strategic Communications and Information and Educational Technology (IET).  

Here are some of the different backgrounds to choose from.  

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A new phone solution is bringing improved flexibility, productivity, and accessibility to the UC Davis campus. Most faculty and staff are now using Zoom Phone, with more scheduled to move over soon. Here's a look at the Zoom Phone numbers across campus: