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Political Science Grad Gaining Capital Experience
May 13, 2015
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Baltazar Cornejo is poised to become a strong and tireless advocate for the Central Valley, thanks to a fellowship program that provides real-world experience in state government.  Born in Modesto to farmworker parents who had... Read More
Campus to Mark Milestone with 10th Graduating Class
May 12, 2015
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When students walk across the stage at this weekend’s commencement ceremonies at the University of California, Merced, they will join the nearly 4,000 scholars who have earned degrees from the university, while marking yet another... Read More
Huffington Post | Scientists May Have Just Found A Solution For Deadly Superbugs
May 12, 2015
Professor Miriam Barlow led a study that could have major implications for doctors working to fight off antibiotic-resistant infections.
Innovate to Grow Promises Exciting Developments
May 11, 2015
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Innovate to Grow, the annual showcase of UC Merced student creativity, features some amazing teamwork this year, from medical and agricultural devices to mobile applications for saving energy and water. May 15 is the date for the fourth... Read More
Future of Humanity Linked to Soil Health in New 'Science' Article
May 7, 2015
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Most people don’t spend a lot of time thinking about the dirt under their feet. But a new article co-authored by UC Merced Professor Asmeret Asefaw Berhe and published this week in the prestigious journal Science provides plenty of... Read More
Researchers Reverse Bacterial Resistance to Antibiotics
May 6, 2015
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The rise of antibiotic-resistant bacteria is a growing problem in the United States and the world. New findings by researchers in evolutionary biology and mathematics could help doctors better address the problem in a clinical setting.... Read More
Researcher Develops New Cloud Security Method for Mobile Users
May 4, 2015
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A UC Merced researcher has come up with a new, super-efficient encryption system for smart phones that lets users secure data being sent to and retrieved from the cloud. Encrypting data on your phone or tablet — including pictures,... Read More
Mentoring Program Empowers Student Leaders
May 1, 2015
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For senior Jessica Nguyen, UC Merced has fueled more than academic preparedness — it has sparked her fervent interest in civic leadership. Nguyen has been involved in the Women’s Program’s Lift While You Lead mentoring... Read More
Campus Celebrates 10th Annual Leadership Awards
April 30, 2015
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The 2015 UC Merced Leadership Awards were held this evening (April 30) at the Wallace-Dutra Amphitheater. Presented by the Margo F. Souza Student Leadership Center, the awards recognize and celebrate students, staff and faculty members,... Read More
Mapping Genomes of Pine Bacteria Yields Unexpected Results
April 29, 2015
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UC Merced Professor Carolin Frank is helping figure out how a certain bacteria helps promote healthy tree growth by studying the bacteria’s genome sequence. In the new paper, published in the open-access journal mBio, Frank and... Read More
Chemist to Lobby for NSF Funding at Washington Event
April 29, 2015
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Chemistry Professor Hrant Hratchian is part of a delegation of academics at the Coalition for National Science Funding’s (CNSF) advocacy day in Washington, D.C., today. Hratchian will show his lab’s research with an exhibit... Read More
Grad Student Uses Math to Study Deadly Diseases
April 27, 2015
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Graduate student Jason Davis doesn’t use a traditional lab to study prion diseases. Instead, he relies on computer modeling and applied mathematics. Working with Suzanne Sindi, a professor of applied mathematics at UC Merced, Davis... Read More
NPR | Mellow Pastimes Can Be Good For Your Health, Too
April 24, 2015
Professor Matthew Zawadzki explains that leisure activities have immediate benefits in terms of lowering stress and reducing heart rate, and those benefits can persist for hours.
Grad Student Examines Use of Social Media in Health Care
April 23, 2015
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The use of images and direct questions by health communicators on Facebook tends to increase user engagement, though linking to external websites and videos does not. Posts conveying positive emotions have no clear impact on engagement,... Read More
Princeton Review Lists Campus Among Greenest Schools
April 22, 2015
For the first time, UC Merced made the Princeton Review’s list of the most environmentally responsible colleges. The education services company — known for its test prep and tutoring services, books and college rankings... Read More
Volleyball Standout Excels On Campus and Abroad
April 22, 2015
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Daniel Sabzehzar didn’t initially think of UC Merced as a strong contender when weighing his choices for college. In fact, he was days away from selecting another university when UC Merced offered him a volleyball scholarship.... Read More
Peer Learning Support Boosts Student Success
April 21, 2015
From the moment students walk onto campus, they have access to countless resources, including the Peer Assisted Support Learning Support (PALS) program, which is part of the Calvin E. Bright Success Center. Students, faculty and staff are... Read More
Campus Celebrates Earth Day in a Big Way
April 20, 2015
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With a carnival, movie and other events, this year’s Earth Day festivities are shaping up to be bigger, more fun and more educational than ever. UC Merced’s annual celebration of the 45-year-old day of observance is always a... Read More
NPR | Not All Almonds Are Equal When It Comes To Water Use
April 16, 2015
Professor Joshua Viers says determining how much water almonds use is complex and dependent on topography, geography, soil nutrients and irrigation.
Campus Celebrates UC Natural Reserve System on Protected Lands
April 16, 2015
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Research, teaching and public outreach were all on display today at UC Merced’s celebration of the University of California Natural Reserve System’s 50th anniversary. The inaugural celebration of the 39-reserve system’s... Read More