February 26, 2020 - By Michelle Morgante, UC Merced - UC Merced celebrates Research Week from March 2-6 to highlight the ground-breaking work taking place at the University of California’s newest campus.
The annual week of events, sponsored by the Office of Research and Economic Development , is an opportunity for all to see the innovative projects emerging from UC Merced.
“Research Week is a fantastic opportunity to have an up-close experience with the newest research from across disciplines emerging from our campus — work that will shape our future,” said Vice Chancellor for Research and Economic Development Sam Traina. “We encourage everyone to come out and learn about the great things happening at UC Merced.”
The community is invited to participate in events, talks and tours throughout the week. Several events are specifically organized to engage the public:
Addressing Climate Change, presented by the Sierra Nevada Research Institute
Monday, March 2, 10 a.m.-12:15 p.m. in the California Room
Researchers will hold a series of presentations on efforts to address climate change. At 11:45 a.m., the 25-minute film “Beyond the Brink - California’s Watershed” will be presented. The program includes lunch and a poster session.