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Growing Public Health Program Launches Standalone Ph.D.

UC Merced recently launched a new standalone Ph.D. program in Public Health, further establishing the university’s commitment to educating the next generation of scholars who are addressing the San Joaquin Valley’s unique health concerns.

The School of Social Sciences, Humanities and Arts (SSHA) previously offered a Ph.D. in social sciences with an emphasis in public health, but this optional track within the Social Sciences Graduate Group was never a standalone program.

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Research on a Napkin: Feedback on Research Design

HSRI is partnering with Valley Children's Hospital to provide an opportunity for research-related consultation with our biostatistics, epidemiology, and research design experts. The goal is to come to the session with a research question in mind. After a presentation about HSRI and the available resources, investigators will meet with experts 1:1 for "back-of-the-napkin" style research guidance. Our goal is to help you get your research going!

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Genetic Diversity in High Schools a Predictor of Economic Success

Does diversity have a positive effect on economic outcomes? According to a new study co-authored by UC Merced economics Professor Justin Cook, the answer is yes, even when the diversity is imperceptible to the casual observer.

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Event Connects High School Girls with Female Scientists

Callie Nance, 15, center, and some of her high school classmates toured Professor Sayantani Ghosh's lab before the Dinner with a Scientist event. While many young women her age are thinking about t

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New Nanomaterials Taking Research to Mexico, Possibly into Space

Professors Linda Hirst, left, and Sayantani Ghosh

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Study: Smoke-Free Zones, Higher Taxes Deter Youth Smoking

Anna Song Banning smoking in the workplace and increasing taxes on cigarettes have discouraged teens and young adults from taking up smoking, according to a study by researchers at UC San Francisco and UC Merced.

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Researchers Find Key to Harmful Pathogen’s Transformation

Aaron Hernday A team of scientists led by UC Merced Professor Aaron D.

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Professor Joins Executive Board of American Physical Society

Professor Linda Hirst, with the School of Natural Sciences, has been elected to the executive council of GSOFT, the new Topical Group on Soft Matter in the American Physical