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Western US Fires Getting Faster, More Dangerous, Study Shows

October 28, 2024
Fast-growing fires were responsible for nearly 90% of fire-related damages despite being relatively rare in the United States between 2001-2020, according to a new study. "Fast fires," which thrust embers into the air ahead of rapidly advancing flames, can ignite homes before emergency responders...

Research Center Aimed at New Ways to Make Natural Rubber

October 23, 2024
Natural rubber is used in a wide range of products used throughout the globe. Lab-produced rubber works for many applications but is insufficient for vital items like airplane tires and specialty medical products. Natural rubber also is a precious resource; 90% of the plants that serve as its...

Grant Provides New Equipment with Diverse Applications

October 22, 2024
A new instrument that can fabricate extremely small features and devices could have a very big impact on several STEM programs at UC Merced. Parveen Kumar of the university's Office of Research and Economic Development leads a team that secured a grant from the Army Research Office, the Office of...

NSF Grant Opens Opportunities for Students in Materials Research

October 21, 2024
A group of faculty members at UC Merced has been awarded a $1 million seed grant from the National Science Foundation to form a research collaborative to expand participation and access to materials, research-focused facilities, education, training and careers. The Venture for Innovation in Self-...

Industry Insights Miriam Barlow

August 14, 2021
This series of interviews with industry professionals, professors, and other faculty serves to bring light to the inspiring coming-to stories that our school inhabits. We hope that these stories bring hope and encourage students of all majors, backgrounds, and walks of life.

Industry Insights Michael Andemeskel

August 4, 2021
This series of interviews includes industry professionals, professors and other faculty members that highlights the School of Engineering’s many inspiring stories. We hope these stories encourage students from all majors, backgrounds and walks of life

Industry Insights Alejandro Gutiérrez

July 16, 2021
This series of interviews with industry professionals, professors, and other faculty serves to bring light to the inspiring coming-to stories that our school inhabits. We hope that these stories bring hope and encourage students of all majors, backgrounds, and walks of life

Project Protect and Healthy House Win at Innovate to Grow Fall 2020

December 24, 2020
The biannual showcase event, Innovate to Grow (I2G), continues virtually this semester to present the tenacity of UC Merced students to serve their community through innovative projects. I2G has traditionally been an all-day event on campus with an awards ceremony and reception following a...

Engineering Service Learning Partners with Fresno Discovery Center 

November 16, 2020
In collaboration with Fresno Discovery Center, the Unmanned Aerial Systems Service Learning team is to develop a hands-on exhibit to bring awareness to the effects of climate change. In this Q&A, the Center’s newest Executive Director, Melissa Telemeco, offers ...

Get SET Delivers Project to Le Grand High School

April 9, 2020
How much energy does it take to launch a rocket into orbit? This semester, the Get SET Engineering Service Learning team was given the opportunity to collaborate with the Le Grand High School physics department to implement a physics-based lab for students to further understand topics like...

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