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06/11/2026
Congratulations to Jason Pieck, the 2026 University Medal winner.
The University Medal is the highest honor awarded to a graduating senior at UC Davis.
When Jason arrived on campus, they were looking for community. Along the way, they co-founded Cyclone RoboSub, performed with the UC Davis Percussion Ensemble and found connection through clubs, leadership and self-discovery.
🔗: https://www.ucdavis.edu/news/top-uc-davis-graduate-journeys-through-clubs-neurodivergence-identity
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Image Descriptions:
1: Jason assembling a transparent underwater robot labeled Cyclone RoboSub in a maker space with tools and equipment.
2: Jason and Peter working together on a blue underwater robot prototype in a maker space.
3: Jason playing a marimba with focused posture in a wood-paneled music hall.
A career in wildlife and exotic animal medicine has taken Doug Mader ’79, M.S. ’82, DVM ’86, Residency ’88, from the Florida Keys to conservation efforts around the globe.
That career nearly took a different path when a serious car accident during graduate school forced him to overcome significant physical challenges.
Mentorship and a lifelong commitment to animal health helped shape the veterinarian, conservation advocate and educator he is today.
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Video Description: Dr. Doug Mader reflects on a career dedicated to wildlife and exotic animal medicine. Through archival photos and footage, viewers see Mader caring for a wide range of animals, including alligators, sea turtles, dolphins, sharks, lions, owls and other wildlife. The video highlights his work in conservation, animal rescue and veterinary medicine, as well as the resilience and determination that helped shape his journey from UC Davis student to internationally recognized veterinarian, author and educator.
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