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:
From Napa to UC Merced: Angela Rosales's Journey in Environmental Systems
Growing up as the eldest of three sisters in Napa, Angela Rosales learned early on about responsibility and perseverance. Despite her family's financial challenges and frequent moves during her childhood, her parents instilled in her a powerful belief: education was the key to a better future. This foundation would shape her entire academic journey.
FEATURING NEXT: From Oakland to Academia: Kevin Easley's Journey of Perseverance
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)
