Undergraduate Mentoring Content

New Book Details the Good, Bad and Unexpected of Ibuprofen

Andy Fell — June 03, 2025 - 9:22am

What you don’t know about ibuprofen, one of the world’s most popular painkillers, could well fill a book — and that book has just been published, authored by Professor Aldrin Gomes and 36 of his current and former students at the ��Ƶ, Davis.

“Ibuprofen is an affordable and widely used medication that has transformed pain management for millions worldwide,” said Gomes, who teaches in the Department of Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior. “However, its story serves as a powerful reminder of the delicate balance between benefit and risk.”

LAURELS: Honoring Excellence in Mentoring

Dave Jones — September 11, 2018 - 1:35pm

Before we start the new academic year, we’d like to finish up with some honors from last year — the chancellor’s awards to faculty members, graduate students and postdocs for excellence in mentoring undergraduate research.

What to Do When You Feel Trapped in Your Major

Anonymous — September 11, 2018 - 12:00pm

While choosing a major before college may work out for some students, others take their time, opting to explore their options before making a commitment. Either option has its share of benefits and challenges.

By the time a student arrives for the start of college, ready to pursue a major it may quickly become apparent the major is not a good fit. Making matters potentially more frustrating, a student might get to a point where he or she feels trapped in that major.

Undergraduate Research Excellence: Students and Mentors

Dave Jones — June 20, 2016 - 12:11am

Acting Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor Ken Burtis recently presented this year’s Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence in Undergraduate Research, honoring mentors as well as students.