UC Merced UROC

UC Merced students will present research conducted over the summer at the Undergraduate Research Opportunities Center (UROC) annual Undergraduate Research Symposium this Thursday, Aug 3 at the UC Merced Conference Center.

To read more about the symposium or RSVP to attend, click the following 🔗 https://ucm.edu/azQiTH

Congratulations to UC Merced UROC's UC LEADS scholars, Clara and Ashley!

Clara was recognized as an outstanding student in Environmental Engineering as part of the School of Engineering commencement proceedings. She will begin a PhD program in Civil and Environmental Engineering this Fall.

Ashley was recognized as an outstanding student in Biological Sciences during the School of Natural Sciences commencement ceremony. She will begin an internship at Biolegend and apply to graduate school this application cycle.

You can read more about Clara and her research at the School of Engineering's website: https://engineering.ucmerced.edu/content/clara-medina

Want to present your research at a conference, but don't have the funding?
Apply for the Spring 2023 UROC Undergraduate Research Presentation Travel Scholarship
Funded by the UC Merced Academic Senate
https://uroc.ucmerced.edu/travelscholarship

Discover AI: Intro to Artificial Intelligence
This is a 10-week virtual program for hands-on instruction in computer science and artificial intelligence, ethical issues with Al implementation, and tech career possibilities.
Free to UC Merced students!
Apply by February 6, 2023 https://app.smarterselect.com/programs/85542

All students, from any discipline, are welcome to apply to participate! You do not need any previous knowledge about Al.

Al4ALL is designed to bring together and highlight voices that have been historically excluded, and that will lead and shape the future of Al.

We’re hiring! UC Merced Library is recruiting for an Archives Specialist (Library Professional 4).

Hiring Range: $59,600 - $65,000

Initial applicant review: February 10th, 2023

For details and to apply: ucm.edu/ArchivesJob

APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN!

Start your application today to join our community of UROC Scholars.
Participating in a UROC program will help you develop critical research skills, connections with faculty, staff, and graduate students, and help you prepare for graduate school!

There are many exciting things happening here at UC Merced! Find out how YOU can get involved with research as an undergraduate by visiting our website:
https://uroc.ucmerced.edu/uroc-programs

Our Application open November 1st!

Have questions? Attend an info session or set up a 1-on-1 meeting with one of our coordinators:
https://uroc.ucmerced.edu/office-hours

UC Merced is currently in the Carnegie Classification’s R2 category, “doctoral universities — high research activity;” the university’s Strategic Plan has a goal of moving into R1, “very high research activity.” Both designations focus on research grant funding, numbers of doctoral graduates and other research-centric criteria.

https://ucm.edu/m4KMnP

Reminder, deadline for UROC Applications are this Sunday! Our UROC Staff will be available in the next couple of days to answer your questions!

https://bit.ly/UROCInfoWorkshops

Reminder, UROC Applications are due Jan 23rd! Feel free to email us with questions. Good luck!

Now that you've applied for graduate school, let's start preparing for graduate school INTERVIEWS! Hear from Faculty about what to expect during interviews, how you can prepare, and tips on what questions you should be prepared to ask.

Register now for your Interview Prep Session & Mock Interview with us!

Learn from current UC Merced grad student and Ford Foundation fellowship recipient Ivan Soto.
TODAY 11/29, 5:00pm-6:00pm Zoom link - https://ucmerced.zoom.us/j/82505625953?pwd=d1pKV3lVdlRjSXNaQ3FWWnBVMUVNQT09

Happening today at 11 AM in the new Conference Center! Come out and support your fellow undergraduate researcher as they share the research they've conducted this summer and during the academic year! See you soon!

Current UROC scholars are presenting research posters and campus resources will be available to help you with your journey.

Learn about the UROC Programs and other research opportunities for all disciplines and network with UROC Scholars.

Friday, November 19, 2021
11:00am - 1:00pm
UC Merced Conference Center Ballroom