UC Merced

Not every college class looks the same.

At UC Merced, students can analyze airflow in a wind tunnel, perform standup comedy for a live audience or head into the field at Yosemite National Park to study mushrooms. These unexpected courses show how hands-on learning can spark creativity, confidence and discovery in unforgettable ways 💫

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From classrooms and research labs at UC Merced to some of the nation's most impactful scientific institutions, Bobcats are turning opportunity into careers 🔬🚀 🧬

Through internships, research collaborations and hands-on programs with national laboratories, UC Merced students are gaining the experience, confidence and connections to thrive in mission-driven science. Today, alumni like Omar DeGuchy and Andrea Rodarte Hernandez are helping lead research at Lawrence Livermore and Sandia National Laboratories.

Read more about the growing pipeline from UC Merced to the national labs in the latest issue of UC Merced Magazine 🔗 https://ucm.edu/national-labs

A first-generation college graduate from the Central Valley, Eduardo Savala Alvarez commuted from Modesto throughout college and earned a bachelor's degree in civil and environmental engineering.

Before graduating, he received three job offers, with an average starting salary of $92,000 and an average signing bonus of $4,300. He ultimately accepted a position with Clark Construction, where he now serves as a project engineer.

His journey reflects the transformative power of higher education and the lasting impact it can have for generations to come.

"Eduardo's story is one of many examples showing how investment in education can empower students from the Central Valley to become engineers, leaders and contributors to the communities they proudly call home," Professor Siddaiah Yarra said.

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A partnership built for innovation and real-world impact⚡

UC Merced and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory have signed a Strategic Partnership Agreement to advance research, support national and energy security, strengthen California's innovation ecosystem, and help prepare the next generation of scientists and engineers. The collaboration includes a dedicated Lawrence Livermore presence on the UC Merced campus creating more opportunities for students, faculty and lab scientists to solve challenges together.

Full story 🔗 https://ucm.edu/m2a2vq

A $3 million grant is helping UC Merced and partners across the San Joaquin Valley create more opportunities for students to succeed after high school 🎓

From earning college credit early to exploring future careers, the initiative will help thousands of students build a clearer path to college, a career and beyond 💫

Together, we're investing in the future of our region. Read more 🔗 https://ucm.edu/homzb6

The future of autonomous driving is being built at UC Merced. ⚡🚗

Supported by NVIDIA, researchers are working to bridge the gap between AI breakthroughs in the lab and the split-second decisions vehicles need to make on real roads.

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A train whistle. A jazz club. The hum of farm equipment.🎧

Those sounds and many more come to life in "Soundscapes of Merced," a new exhibit at the Merced County Courthouse Museum created by UC Merced Professor Patricia Vergara. Through oral histories, music and audio recordings, the project preserves the stories and sounds that have connected generations across Merced County.

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For 25 years, CITRIS and the Banatao Institute have transformed bold ideas into solutions that make a difference.

From pioneering research to expanding opportunities for students, the partnership between CITRIS and UC Merced continues to drive innovation, inspire discovery and create lasting impact. Here's to the next 25 years. ✨

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Here’s to the people behind the scenes and at the center of it all, our UC Merced staff! 💛💙

Thank you for the countless ways you support the Bobcat community every single day. We hope Staff Appreciation Week showed just how valued you are!