University of California, Merced

Exploring a Lost Civilization

"Cave People of the Himalaya," a National Geographic documentary that chronicles the archaeological research conducted by Dean Mark Aldenderfer, will air at 10 p.m. Feb. 15 on PBS.

Crunch Numbers

Graduate students in applied math use modeling, analysis and scientific computing to address real-world problems ranging from fluid dynamics to financial mathematics.

An Outdoor Laboratory

Researchers are studying how climate, water and soil interact in the Sierra Nevada to better understand pressing issues facing the region, state and nation.

Where Disciplines Meet

UC Merced professors explore research questions that go beyond traditional academic boundaries, using 3D imaging to visualize molecules or recreate past civilizations.

Explore the Mind

The psychological sciences graduate program is led by world-class faculty who are experts in developmental, health and quantitative psychology.

Improve Lives

Graduate students in biology and chemistry are conducting research that addresses worldwide health issues, including HIV, hepatitis C, diabetes and Chlamydia.