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A team of students, including a UC Merced alumnus and a CSU Stanislaus physics major, have found a lot of success and a passion for research in Professor Anand Subramaniam's lab this year.
A new hydrogel system helps keep some campus lawns lush while using less water than before.
As UC Merced begins its 12th academic year, 18 new ladder-rank professors join the faculty across all three schools. Among the new academics are the campus's first "cluster hires" — four assistant professors who conduct research within a specific interdisciplinary theme — in the area of computational science and data analytics.
Thanks to a nearly $1 million contract with the California Energy Commission, Professor Gerardo Diaz is developing solar-powered heating technology that could reduce the demand for natural gas in businesses and homes.
The magazine's College Guide lists UC Merced as No. 8 in its “Best Bang for the Buck: Western Colleges” and No. 5 in the nation for social mobility.
The campus appeared in the Sierra Club's 'Cool Schools' rankings for the fourth time in five years, recognizing a commitment to sustainability that has existed since its inception.
