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Annual Faculty Agency Trip Is Held Virtually

May 28, 2021
Every year, the Office of Research Development (ORD) a unit within the Office of Research and Economic Development (ORED) facilitates a Faculty Agency Trip to Washington, D.C. The trips consist of one-on-one meetings with agency program personnel. Faculty discuss their research concepts and explore...

Smokers Light Up More Cigarettes Following California COVID-19 Lockdown Order, Study Finds

May 27, 2021
The fallout from the coronavirus pandemic has been felt around the world. COVID-19's grip has affected people's mental health and sense of what was once normal, prompting them to turn to new and familiar behaviors to help cope. According to a new study published in the International Journal of...

Prusela Phillips and Tushar Narayan Endow 15th Alumni Scholarship

May 26, 2021
As part of their commitment to advancing educational opportunities for students and giving back to their alma maters, Kyoki Prusela Phillips, ’14, and Tushar Narayan have established the Phillips Narayan Scholarship Endowment at UC Merced. The new scholarship will support promising undergraduates...

Improved Molecular Tool Deepens Study of Gene-Cell Interaction

May 26, 2021
A group of researchers harnessing the power of light to control gene expression has dramatically improved its method, optimizing speed and precision, and opening new research avenues for scientists who employ optogenetics — the use of light and genetic engineering to control cells. A new paper in...

Summer Environmental Internship to Create Bridge for Diverse Talent

May 24, 2021
UC Merced’s Office of Sustainability and Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion are working to create a more inclusive workforce. This summer, both offices are teaming up with the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), a nonprofit international environmental advocacy group, to allow one...

Beyond Cinema: Reviews Shared for Professor's Films on Immigrants and Refugees

May 20, 2021
Global arts Professor Yehuda Sharim's 2019 documentary "Songs That Never End" continues to garner attention both on and off the screen. The film, along with two of his previous works — "We Are in It" (2016) and "Seeds of All Things" (2018) — were the subjects of in-depth reviews by colleagues from...

Over 19,000 Central Valley Children Take Part in the UC Merced Children’s Opera

May 19, 2021
In its 11th year, a year marked by COVID19, the UC Merced Children’s Opera “Save the Dragons” met the challenge of performing with a show-must-go-on attitude. Embracing a virtual format for the first time allowed children from across the Central Valley and beyond to experience the joy and...

Report Examines Methods to Monitor PFAS in Environment to Protect Public Health

May 19, 2021
Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are human-made chemicals that for decades have been used in a variety of products, including food packaging materials, nonstick cookware, furniture, carpets and firefighting foams. However, research has shown that these substances can contaminate...

Report Addresses Barriers to COVID-19 Vaccination in California

May 18, 2021
As news headlines continue to focus on seeing the light at the end of the pandemic tunnel, the coronavirus continues to spread across the globe. As of May 18, California has recorded more than 3.6 million confirmed cases of COVID-19, resulting in over 61,500 deaths, according to the California...

Science Must Dig Deeper to Understand Climate Change’s Full Impact, Study Shows

May 17, 2021
Scientists often study the relationship of global warming and topsoil because soil is an important mediator of climate change. A newly released study indicates it’s critical to consider subsoil in climate-change research, too. A new paper in the prestigious journal Nature Communications by...

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