We are excited to announce our new series, "Degrees of Determination" where we will highlight our graduate students.
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.
Are you interested in being featured in a Degrees of Determination profile? We want to hear from you. This is a fantastic chance to reflect on your academic journey, inspire the next generation of researchers, and showcase your journey.
Submit profile online
FEATURED THIS WEEK:
The Journey of Md Mehdi Masud: From Bangladesh to UC Merced
Born in Bangladesh, Md Mehdi Masud's story is one of determination and intellectual curiosity. Despite the limited research resources in his home country, he transformed these challenges into steppingstones for success.
"My upbringing instilled a deep sense of perseverance and commitment to learning, which has driven me to pursue research in the USA and to overcome various obstacles along the way," he said.
FEATURING NEXT: From Challenges to Champions: Idris Olopade's Journey of Academic Excellence
Past Student Profiles:
-
From STEM Enthusiast to Sustainability Champion: Jose's Academic Journey (Oct. 7)
-
Making Waves in Water Research: Shelby Defeo's journey at UC Merced (Oct. 21)
-
From Iran to UC Merced: Camellia Haghverdian's Path to Purpose (Nov. 4)
-
A Journey of Cognition and Resilience: Helia Hosseinpour's Story (Nov. 18)
-
From Tehran to UC Merced: Engineering a Sustainable Future (Dec. 2)
-
From Fresno's Valley to Sierra's Peaks: Meet Christopher Bivins, UC Merced's Pioneer Mycologist (Jan. 13)
