Graduate students are the heart of any research campus and we look forward to sharing with you what makes them passionate about what they do, what brought them to UC Merced, and more.
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FEATURED THIS WEEK:
Rising Star: How Life's Journey Shaped Polyphony J. Bruna's Path to Discovery
In the diverse landscape of cognitive science research, Polyphony J. Bruna stands out as an emerging scholar whose unique background and interdisciplinary approach are helping reshape our understanding of human communication and meaning making.
FEATURING NEXT: Breaking Barriers and Defying Expectations: Sabrina Rawson's Journey at UC Merced
Past Student Profiles:
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From STEM Enthusiast to Sustainability Champion: Jose's Academic Journey (Oct. 7)
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Making Waves in Water Research: Shelby Defeo's journey at UC Merced (Oct. 21)
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From Iran to UC Merced: Camellia Haghverdian's Path to Purpose (Nov. 4)
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A Journey of Cognition and Resilience: Helia Hosseinpour's Story (Nov. 18)
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From Tehran to UC Merced: Engineering a Sustainable Future (Dec. 2)
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From Fresno's Valley to Sierra's Peaks: Meet Christopher Bivins, UC Merced's Pioneer Mycologist (Jan. 13)
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The Journey of Md Mehdi Masud: From Bangladesh to UC Merced (Jan. 27)
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From Challenges to Champions: Idris Olopade's Journey of Academic Excellence (Feb. 7)
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From Napa to UC Merced: Angela Rosales's Journey in Environmental Systems (Feb. 24)
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From Oakland to Academia: Kevin Easley's Journey of Perseverance (March 10)
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From Teacher to Scholar: Reanna Bromley's Path to UC Merced (March 24)
