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Ph.D. Student Beats Odds to Put Science and Community First

December 1, 2014
The odds were stacked against Ruben Rodriguez. When the 27-year-old UC Merced student was still in high school, he was confronted with a sobering statistic that Hispanics receive only 5 percent of all doctorates awarded. “That’s always stayed with me,” said Rodriguez, who was born in Mexico and...

Forbes | 5 Financial Skills Every 50-Year-Old Should Master

December 1, 2014
Professor Laura Hamilton's research is cited as she studied students’ grades and compared levels of parents’ contributions.

The Seattle Times | Agriculture-oriented drone firm moving to Seattle

December 1, 2014
Professor YangQuan Chen has done small-scale testing of drone technology that can collect data on the condition of agricultural crops.

Diverse Physics Group Achieves Milestones with Focus on Innovation

November 26, 2014
From understanding how groups of atoms behave at ultra-low temperatures to modeling how flocks of birds organize, UC Merced's Physics group is helping solve many of the world's mysteries and using the knowledge to improve technology, ranging from computing to solar energy conversion. “Physics uses...

Inventor Spot | Biofuels Or Bioelectricity? Miles Per Acre Are Compared In New Study

November 26, 2014
Professor Elliott Campbell comments on the most efficient way to use farmed crops to power vehicles.

Researchers Delve into Valley Fever from All Angles

November 24, 2014
Note: This story originally appeared in the Fall 2014 issue of UC Merced Magazine. Before it infects humans who breathe it in, the fungus that causes valley fever changes shapes in the environment. Once infected, some people fight it off while others die. If scientists can determine how that shape-...

Barley helped ancient Tibetans climb to 3400 meters

November 21, 2014
Agriculture may not have been required for year-round, permanent settlement of the Tibetan Plateau, says Mark Aldenderfer, an archaeologist at UC Merced.

California Healthline | UC Merced Takes Grassroots Approach To Reducing Obesity

November 21, 2014
A grant awarded to UCMerced and the Merced County California Regional Obesity Prevention Program from NIH's Child Health and Human Development Institute allows academics from various disciplines to engage directly with community members affected by obesity.

Discover Magazine | Exploring the Cave of the Crystal Maiden

November 21, 2014
UC Merced archaeologist Professor Holley Moyes has spent two decades crawling into jungle-choked caves to answer one question: What drove the Maya to make offerings in such dark, remote places?

Video | UC Merced Invites International Students

November 20, 2014
Graduate Studies at UC Merced offers an experience like none other. Our award-winning faculty work beside their graduate students in close-knit labs that allow for collaboration across disciplines. We offer competitive funding opportunities and a low cost of living. Pursue your graduate degree at...

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