Register for sessions below. Upon registration you will be sent the session’s zoom link and will be able to add the event directly to your calendar. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to email us at grad@ucmerced.edu.
Day 1: General VGVD Events
Thursday, February 18
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Time |
Event Information |
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9-10 am PST |
Graduate Division Welcome Description: Kick off VGVD with Vice Provost and Graduate Dean, Dr. Chris Kello and Graduate Division support staff during this webinar and Q&A session! We will discuss what to expect as a graduate student at UC Merced and all the exciting opportunities that await you on our campus. |
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10-10:30 am PST
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Meet the Dean: School of Engineering Description: Open to all. The following program applicants are especially encouraged to attend: Bioengineering, Electrical Engineering & Computer Science, Environmental Systems, Management of Complex Systems, Materials & Biomaterials Science & Engineering and Mechanical Engineering. Presenter: Dr. Mark Matsumoto, Dean, School of Engineering
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10:30-11 am PST
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Meet the Dean: School of Natural Sciences Description: Open to all. The following program applicants are especially encouraged to attend: Applied Math, Chemistry & Chemical Biology, Quantitative & Systems Biology and Physics. Presenter: Dr. Betsy Dumont, Dean, School of Natural Sciences Register for the webinar |
| 11-11:30 am PST |
Meet the Dean: School of Social Sciences, Humanities & Arts Description: Open to all. The following program applicants are especially encouraged to attend: Cognitive & Information Sciences, Economics, Interdisciplinary Humanities, Political Science, Psychological Sciences, Public Health and Sociology. Presenter: Dr. Jeff Gilger, Dean, and Dr. Anne Zanzucchi, Assistant Dean, School of Social Sciences, Humanities & Arts Register for the webinar |
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1-2 pm PST
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Virtual Campus Tour |
Day 2: General VGVD Events
Friday, February 18
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Time |
Event Information |
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10-11 am PST
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Office of International Affairs: “I’m An International Student, What’s Next?” Description: During this webinar, UC Merced’s Office of International Affairs (OIA) will discuss next steps for international students and what to expect if you are offered admission to one of our graduate programs. Presenter: Lacey Long Vejar, International Student Visa Specialist Register for the webinar
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11 am-12 pm PST
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School of Engineering Graduate Student Panel Description: School of Engineering (SOE) graduate students will share their experiences at UC Merced during this panel and Q&A. Open to all. The following program applicants are especially encouraged to attend: Bioengineering, Electrical Engineering & Computer Science, Environmental Systems, Management of Complex Systems, Materials & Biomaterials Science & Engineering and Mechanical Engineering. Register for the webinar
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| 1-2 pm PST |
School of Natural Sciences Graduate Student Panel Description: School of Natural Sciences (SNS) graduate students will share their experiences at UC Merced during this panel and Q&A. Open to all. The following program applicants are especially encouraged to attend: Applied Math, Chemistry & Chemical Biology, Quantitative & Systems Biology and Physics. Register for the webinar |
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2-3 pm PST |
School of Social Sciences, Humanities & Arts Graduate Student Panel Description: School of Social Sciences, Humanities and Arts (SSHA) graduate students will share their experiences at UC Merced during this panel and Q&A. Open to all. The following programs are especially encouraged to attend: Cognitive & Information Sciences, Economics, Interdisciplinary Humanities, Political Science, Psychological Sciences, Public Health and Sociology applicants. Register for the webinar |
In addition to general VGVD sessions, many of our schools and graduate programs are hosting audience-specific events and 1:1 meetings. Be sure to check your email for your invitation to applicable events.
School and Graduate Program VGVD Events
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Date |
Time |
Event Information |
| Feb. 18 | 8:30-9 am |
Opening and Introduction to Applied Mathematics Graduate Program Hosted by Dr. Roummel Marcia and Dr. Shilpa Khatri |
| Feb. 18 | 11 am-12 pm |
Applied Mathematics Research Presentations |
| Feb. 18 | 11 am-12 pm |
Mechanical Engineering Graduate Group Meetup Learn about the graduate program in Mechanical Engineering and meet faculty! Hosted by Dr. YangQuan Chen. |
| Feb. 18 | 11 am-12 pm |
Quantitative & Systems Biology Graduate Group Meetup Learn about the graduate program in QSB and meet faculty! Hosted by Dr. Chris Amemiya and Dr. Carolin Frank. |
| Feb. 18 | 11:30 am-1 pm |
Political Science Graduate Group Meetup Learn about the graduate program in Political Science and meet faculty! Hosted by Dr. Courtenay Conrad. |
| Feb. 18 | 2-3 pm |
Physics Graduate Group Meetup Learn about the graduate program in Physics and meet faculty! Hosted by Dr. Chih-Chun Chien. |
| Feb. 18 | 2-3 pm |
Management of Complex Systems Graduate Group Meetup Learn about the graduate program in MCS and meet faculty! Hosted by Dr. John Abatzaoglou. |
| Feb. 18 | 3-4 pm |
Chemistry & Chemical Biology Graduate Group Meetup Learn about the graduate program in CCB and meet faculty! Hosted by Dr. Christine Isborn. |
| Feb. 18 | 4-5 pm |
Electrical Engineering & Computer Science Graduate Group Meetup Learn about the graduate program in EECS and meet faculty! Hosted by Dr. Shawn Newsam, Dr. Stefano Carpin, Dr. Dong Li and Dr. Hyeran Jeon. |
| Feb. 19 | 9-10 am |
School of Social Sciences, Humanities & Arts Welcome Session Meet with SSHA leadership and graduate program support staff during this webinar. |
| Feb. 19 | 10-11 am |
Public Health Graduate Group Meetup Learn about the graduate program in Public Health and meet faculty! Hosted by Dr. Irene Yen. |
| Feb. 19 | 11-12 pm |
Applied Mathematics Graduate Student Panel Panelists: Adam Binswanger, Jocelyn Munoz, Majerle Reeves, Fabian Santiago. No faculty will be present. |
| Feb. 19 | 11-12 pm |
Economics Graduate Group Meetup Learn about the graduate program in Economics and meet faculty! Hosted by Dr. Justin Cook. |
| Feb. 19 | 12-1 pm |
Physics Graduate Student Meetup Connect and get to know other Physics students and applicants. Hosted by UC Merced Physics graduate student, Jeremias Gonazlaez. No faculty will be present. |
| Feb. 19 | 1-2:30 pm |
Bioengineering Graduate Group Meetup Learn about the graduate program in Bio E and meet faculty and graduate students! Hosted by Dr. Eva De Alba, Dr. Victor Muñoz, Dr. Arvind Gopinath and Dr. Joel Spencer. |
| Feb. 19 | 2-3 pm |
Applied Mathematics Alumni Panel Panelists: Mario Banuelos, Christine Hoffman, Shagun Rawat No Faculty will not be present |
| Feb. 19 | 3-4 pm |
Chemistry & Chemical Biology: The Importance of Mentoring Join UC Merced's Chemistry & Chemical Biology faculty and graduate students for a discussion on the importance of mentoring during graduate school. |
| Feb. 19 | 3:30-4:30 pm |
Quantitative & Systems Biology Graduate Student Social Hour Meet with current and prospective Quantitative & Systems Biology (QSB) students during this informal social hour. Come and learn more about the QSB department from a student’s perspective. Faculty will not be in attendance. |
| Feb. 19 | 5-6 pm |
Physics Graduate Student Social Hour Meet with current and prospective Physics students during this informal social hour. Come and learn more about the Physics department from a student’s perspective. Faculty will not be in attendance. |
| Feb. 19 | 6-7 pm |
Chemistry & Chemical Biology Student Social Hour Meet with current and prospective Chemistry & Chemical Biology (CCB) students during this informal social hour. Come and learn more about the (CCB) department from a student’s perspective. Faculty will not be in attendance. |
