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Ph.D. Student Studies "Survivalist" Fish Species

January 15, 2010
Jason Baumsteiger is conducting some “fishy” research as adoctoralstudent at UC Merced.Baumsteiger, who is earning a doctorate in theSchool of Natural Sciences’Quantitative and Systems Biologyprogram, is studying a type of fish called sculpin. A population geneticist and conservation biologist, he...

Applications Hit Record Level for Fall 2010

January 14, 2010
21 percent gain shows strong demand for seats at newest University of California campus MERCED, CA— A record number of freshmanandtransferhopefuls have applied to theUniversity of California, Merced, for the 2010 fall semester, according to figuresreleased today (Jan. 14) by the UC Office of...

UC Merced Professor Receives Esteemed Research Award for Interdisciplinary Work

January 14, 2010
MERCED, CA— UC Merced cognitive science Professor Michael Spivey has been awarded the 2010 William Procter Prize for Scientific Achievement. Spivey joins the ranks of many other researchers who have received the prestigious national award, including premiere scholars Benoit Mandelbrot, Stephen...

Publication Highlights UC Merced Researchers' Invention

January 13, 2010
More than 40 market-ready technologies created in engineering, natural sciences A less expensive therapy that could suppress the ability of the hepatitis C virus to replicate is among the 40 market-ready inventions that has come out of UC Merced. MERCED, CA— The University of California,...

UC Merced and UC Berkeley Offer Courses in Fresno

January 11, 2010
FRESNO, CA— UC Merced and UC Berkeley Extension announced the schedule of continuing education and professional development courses to be offered in Fresno, beginning this month. Spring 2010 offerings at UC Merced’s Fresno Center include: advanced computer systems and programming; project...

Bioengineering Trio's Research is All Heart

January 8, 2010
Anley “T” Tefera, Bernardo Zepeda and Heather Orrell are three aspiring bioengineers who have decided to pursue advanced studies at UC Merced after graduating from here in May. It seems they each know a good thing when they see it, and integrating their research in professor Ariel Escobar’s lab is...

Bioengineering Trio"s Research is All Heart

January 8, 2010
Anley T Tefera,Bernardo ZepedaandHeather Orrellare three aspiringbioengineerswho have decided to pursue advanced studies at UC Merced after graduating from here in May. It seems they each know a good thing when they see it, and integrating theirresearchin professorAriel Escobar’slab is a very...

Professor Studies Flatworms for Ways to Fight Cancer

January 8, 2010
Planaria are curious creatures. The tiny flatworms will grow a new head if it’s cut off. They’ll produce a new body if they’re sliced in half. Manipulate their genes, and they’ll develop multiple heads. UC Merced’sSchool of Natural SciencesProfessorNéstor J. Oviedowants to know why. Long relegated...

David Hosley Named Interim Vice Chancellorfor for University Relations At UC Merced

January 7, 2010
David Hosley has been appointed interim vice chancellor for University Relations to oversee fundraising, trustee relations, government relations and communications. He will also continue to serve as president of UC Merced’s Modesto-based Great Valley Center. MERCED, CA— The University of...

Engineer Brings Expertise in Heat Transfer

December 17, 2009
ProfessorMichael Modestuses a simple analogy when explaining the concept of radiative heat transfer, his primaryresearchinterest. “When you’re sitting in front of a fireplace and you feel the warmth of the fire, that is a form of radiative heat transfer,” he explained. “Heat can be transferred by...

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