Patty Guerra

UC Merced Researchers Honored by American Geophysical Union

The American Geophysical Union, a global community that supports the Earth and space sciences, recently honored two UC Merced researchers.

Management of complex systems Professor John Abatzoglou was awarded the Joanne Simpson Medal. According to AGU, this award is given annually to two to three middle-career honorees for significant contributions to Earth and space science, strong leadership and outstanding service to science and society

Just Taking Classes She Liked Points UC Merced Student to Graduate at 19

Areesha Tariq didn't intend to fly through college in two years.

As a student at El Capitan High School in Merced, Tariq enjoyed taking math and science classes. When she ran out of options there, she took courses through dual enrollment at Merced College. She earned associate's degrees in chemistry and biology.

She enrolled at UC Merced as a freshman, but the university had news for her: she would enter as a third-year student.

UC Merced Experts in Soil, Agriculture Join UC ANR

Two UC Merced-affiliated scientists have joined University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources.

Lauren Hale, a soil microbiologist in UC Merced's Department Life and Environmental Sciences, and Mohammad Maharlooei, an assistant professor of UC Cooperative Extension in agricultural waste management and bioenergy production, are among a number of recent hires by UC ANR as the organization works to address the pressing needs of people across California.

UC Merced's Flores Honored for Work with the Community and Labor Center

The Pacific Sociological Association recently honored UC Merced sociology Professor Edward Flores, faculty director of the university's Community and Labor Center, with its Distinguished Contribution to Sociological Praxis Award.

According to the selection committee, Flores earned the distinction for his contributions to improving the lives of working families and underserved populations in California's Central Valley.

Need for More Latino Doctors Highlighted at UC Merced Event

In the United States, 20 percent of the population is Latino. By 2050, it’s expected that one in three people will identify as Latino. But less than 7 percent of doctors come from a similar background.

Dr. Michael Galvez, a board-certified pediatric hand surgeon at Valley Children’s Hospital in Madera County, is on a mission to change that number. In 2022, he cofounded National Latino Physician Day, which is aimed at raising awareness and is part of an effort to increase the minority health care workforce.

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