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UC Professor Sweats the Small Stuff Studying Microbes
January 12, 2009
Carolin Frankrecalled one of her earliest exposures to the world of science. She was about 10 years old and lived in a rural area of Sweden. While she enjoyed reading comics and Pippi Longstocking books, there were other topics she... Read More
ASUCM President Proud to be a Bobcat
January 9, 2009
UC Merced senior Yaasha Sabba didn’t plan to come to UC Merced, but the biological sciences major has made his mark since he first walked on campus as a freshman in 2005.“When I first visited UC Merced, I had already committed... Read More
ASUCM President Proud to be a Bobcat
January 9, 2009
UC Merced senior Yaasha Sabbadidn't plan to come to UC Merced, but the biological sciencesmajor has made his mark since he first walked on campus as a freshman in 2005. When I first visited UC Merced, I had already committed to... Read More
Proposed Constitutional Amendment Would Guarantee Funds for UC
January 6, 2009
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MERCED, CA— Vowing to protect higher education funding, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger revealed a bold proposal Wednesday (Jan. 6) to amend the state constitution to shift money from prisons to higher education. The amendment he... Read More
New Dean Ready to Lead Fastest-Growing School at UC Merced
January 6, 2009
Prestigious Archaeologist to Continue Research in Tibet, Emphasize Interdisciplinary Research Mark S. Aldenderfer has begun his appointment as dean of the School of Social Sciences, Humanities and Arts, which is UC Merced's fastest-... Read More
Researchers to Develop Brain-Based Computer Chip
December 19, 2008
Today's most powerful computers can crunch numbers with a speed and precision that truly boggles the mind. But when it comes to the mind and its perceptual and mental capacities, even supercomputers pale in comparison. "Computers can... Read More
UC Merced Professor Receives Presidential Career Award
December 19, 2008
MERCED - Mónica Medina, an assistant professor in the School of Natural Sciencesat the University of California, Merced, has been selected to receive a prestigious award from the White House. Medina is the second UC Merced faculty... Read More
UC Merced Student Engineers Score at Conference
December 19, 2008
UC Merced seniorVeronica Young didn't know what to expect when she decided to attend a regional conference hosted by the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE). At first, Young wasn't going to go at all, thinking it would better to... Read More
UC Merced Student Engineers Score at Conference
December 19, 2008
UC Merced senior Veronica Young didn’t know what to expect when she decided to attend a regional conference hosted by the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE).At first, Young wasn’t going to go at all, thinking it would... Read More
Trio Tackles Subject of Genocide in History
December 12, 2008
When juniorsAmanda Oesterreich, Paul Diaz and John Lara enrolled in History 190, they expected to devote the semester to an intense researchproject. After all Gregg Herken'sclass isn't called Applied Research for no reason. What they... Read More
Trio Tackles Subject of Genocide in History
December 12, 2008
When juniors Amanda Oesterreich, Paul Diaz and John Lara enrolled in History 190, they expected to devote the semester to an intense research project. After all Gregg Herken’s class isn’t called Applied Research for no reason.... Read More
Administrator Embraces UC Merced's Focus on Wellness
December 12, 2008
Dr. James "Fuji" Collins just recently stepped into his shoes as the new assistant vice chancellor for student health and wellness at UC Merced, but he is already off and running. Collins oversees the six essential health- and wellness-... Read More
UC Merced Offers Holiday Gifts From the Heart
December 5, 2008
When Brenda Ramirez, Nick Navarrette and Stephanie Peterson talk about their holiday wish lists, they don’t include high-tech gadgets or baubles for themselves. Their wishes involve helping others and giving back to the community.... Read More
UC Merced offers holiday gifts from the heart
December 5, 2008
When Brenda Ramirez, Nick Navarrette and Stephanie Peterson talk about their holiday wish lists, they don't include high-tech gadgets or baubles for themselves. Their wishes involve helping others and giving back to the community.... Read More
UC Program Puts Student at the Head of the Class
December 5, 2008
Ann-Alecia Brewer was a high school sophomore when she decided what career path she wanted to take: working with students. While the California City native did well academically and had always planned to attend college, she knew other... Read More
UC Merced Library Unveils Holocaust Exhibit
December 4, 2008
MERCED - Wednesday, Dec. 10, is Human Rights Day. It's also the day UC Merced will open its first-ever exhibit on the Jewish Holocaust. Named "The Holocaust: Genocide in History," the exhibit has been curated by three students enrolled in... Read More
UC Merced Receives Sustainability Award from R & D Magazine
December 2, 2008
The Science and Engineering Building at the University of California, Merced, received an honorable mention in the first Go Beyond Awards. The awards program, sponsored by the International Institute for Sustainable Laboratories and R... Read More
Students Develop Renewable Energy Vision, Passion in Denmark
December 2, 2008
Lolland used to be the poorest part of Denmark. A major shipyard that had employed most of the citizens closed. Unemployment sat at around 25 percent. Nearly half the population used government aid. Today, it’s turned around. What... Read More
Students Develop Renewable Energy Vision, Passion in Denmark
December 2, 2008
Lolland used to be the poorest part of Denmark. A major shipyard that had employed most of the citizens closed. Unemployment sat at around 25 percent. Nearly half the population used government aid. Today, it's turned around. What made... Read More
Smaller Proves to be Better for Poli Sci Senior
December 1, 2008
College life hasn't exactly turned out as expected for UC Merced seniorAdam J. Kook. Having grown up in the area, the political sciencemajor expected a larger-than-life social scene when he transferredhere from Merced College. "This... Read More