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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 guide a rocket to Mars and deploy rovers to transmit video data...

UC Merced Student Engineers Score at Conference

December 19, 2008
UC MercedseniorVeronica 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 attend organization’s largernational conference. But two of her...

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. What they didn’t expect, however, was the effect the project would have...

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-related departments on campus and is tasked with integrating...

Trio Tackles Subject of Genocide in History

December 12, 2008
WhenjuniorsAmanda Oesterreich, Paul Diaz and John Lara enrolled inHistory 190, they expected to devote the semester to an intenseresearchproject. After allGregg Herken’sclass isn’t called Applied Research for no reason. What they didn’t expect, however, was the effect the project would have on ...

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. Ramirez, aseniormajoring inpsychology, wants to outfit children...

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. Ramirez, a senior majoring in psychology, wants to outfit children...

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 classmates who struggled. A stint as a teacher’s assistant in...

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 an applied research class at UC Merced. Amanda Oesterreich...

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 & D Magazine, honors individuals, organizations, projects...

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