What’s the best way to spend a weekend as a college student? What about investing in your own professional future? That’s what the participants of ¡Valle! Get Your Start in Tech! did as they embarked on a three-day career readiness journey this November. Hosted by the Center for Information Technology Research in the Interest of Society and Banatao Institute (CITRIS) at UC Merced, this workshop combined practical and actionable learning to increase the accessibility of research experiences, graduate school, and tech careers to STEM students from California’s Central Valley...

Researchers at UC Merced have developed a breakthrough method using satellite imaging to improve the monitoring of harmful algal blooms (HABs). This research, supported by CITRIS and NASA’s FINESST program, found that satellite data on chlorophyll and cyanobacteria closely matched ground sample results from the California Department of Water Resources (DWR), with 79-83% agreement...

Two new papers share details of BioSCape, a biodiversity survey of the South African Cape. This multinational research project uses remote sensing and field surveys to understand one of the most biodiverse areas of the world...

UC Merced mechanical engineering professor Reza Ehsani has developed an affordable, portable sensor clip to help farmers monitor their crops' water needs, aiding in more efficient irrigation and water conservation...

Congratulations to Professor Reza Ehsani, recipient of a CITRIS Innovation Fellowship and AIC Award to commercialize research on low-cost sensors for precision agriculture...

UC Merced’s Agricultural Experiment Station tackles agricultural challenges in the San Joaquin Valley and beyond. Faculty focus on sustainability smart farming and climate resilience using research from the 45-acre Experimental Smart Farm. They work with growers policymakers and UC Cooperative Extension to create solutions for a better future...

UC Santa Cruz hosted a workshop on drone use in research focused on data collection processing and open science. Organized by CITRIS the event emphasized interdisciplinary collaboration and student involvement in drone technology and featured several UC Merced speakers...

How do you find your way to a lucrative career in tech? That’s a question many students want answered. The Center for Information Technology Research in the Interest of Society (CITRIS) and the Banatao Institute at UC Merced hosted the sixth annual ¡Valle! Get Your Start in Tech!...

Students from the Boys & Girls Club of Merced County explored the exciting worlds of drones and robotics through the FLY CITRIS and NexTech programs. The event featured hands-on activities that introduced drone technology and robotics projects...