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Innovative Engineering Projects Earn Awards at I2G

June 27, 2024
A translucent guide for needle placement to alleviate spinal pain. A collection system for urine to use as fertilizer. A system that attaches to the vents of a commuter train network to reduce the noise air makes when it is expelled. An artificial intelligence-powered chatbot to answer questions...

Study Examined How Jewish Israelis React to Human Rights Criticism. Then Oct. 7 Happened.

June 25, 2024
A UC Merced professor and his co-researchers set out to measure how Jewish Israelis react to different sources of criticism about Israel’s treatment of Palestinians. Does disapproval from internal voices move public opinion? Voices from abroad? What about reproval from the diaspora —...

HUFFINGTON POST: There Might Actually Be Some Science Behind Eldest Daughter Syndrome

June 23, 2024

THE SACRAMENTO BEE: Staffing issues still plague the investigative unit at Cal-OSHA, imperiling workers

June 23, 2024

UC Merced Chef Santiago Wins International Food Service Award

June 21, 2024
An international organization recognized UC Merced Executive Sous Chef Jonathan Gutierrez Santiago for his commitment to innovative and sustainable use of fresh produce for the university’s Dining Services. Santiago won the 2024 Produce Excellence in Foodservice Award for Colleges and...

UC Merced Engineering School, Programs Rise in U.S. News Grad Rankings

June 18, 2024
The vision of the School of Engineering at UC Merced is to be a leader in research, education and innovation. Based on U.S. News & World Report's 2024-2025 edition of Best Graduate Schools rankings released today (June 18), the school is doing just that. The School of Engineering...

University of California Launches Transitional Kindergarten Residency Program

June 17, 2024
Prospective transitional kindergarten teachers have a new opportunity to jump-start their careers through the newly launched University of California Transitional Kindergarten Residency Program. Residents who partake in the program can earn their multiple subject credentials, complete 24 units...

CNBC: Why student loan forgiveness sparks anger

June 16, 2024

Study Offers Steps to Speed Up Research Money to Community Partners

June 12, 2024
A study of fast-tracked government funds for relief during the COVID-19 pandemic uncovered bottlenecks at federal, university and community levels that undermined partnerships. Researchers, including UC Merced Professor Nancy Burke , made several recommendations to strengthen financial...

Remapping Global History Through 5,500 Years of Malaria

June 12, 2024
In a new study, an international team of researchers — including UC Merced Distinguished Professor Emeritus Mark Aldenderfer — reconstructed the evolutionary history and global spread of malaria over the past 5,500 years, identifying trade, warfare and colonialism as major catalysts for...

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