CITRIS-UCMerced

¡Valle! Get your start in tech! has enabled undergraduate students in STEM to meet each other, build skills and confidence, and access rewarding experiences in research or graduate school.

Sessions will be Saturday, March 4th, and Sunday, March 5th, with opportunities to engage in tech, teamwork, and networking activities on the UC Merced campus. Parking is free on weekends. All food will be provided, including a special mentor dinner at Bella Luna.

This year, ¡Valle! VISTA will focus on agriculture, natural resources, and how technology can assist in addressing some of our greatest challenges in the San Joaquin Valley.

¡Valle! fosters diversity in STEM by increasing the accessibility of students in STEM to research experiences, graduate school, and careers in technology.

Apply today at https://citris.ucmerced.edu/valle
Applications are due Monday, February 20, 2023, at 11:59PM PST.

Valle: Get your start in tech! On Satudurday, March 4 and Sunday, March 5, Valle VISTA will provide a space for undergraduate students in STEM to meet, build skills and confidence, and access rewarding experiences in research or grad school.

Applications are due Monday, February 20 at 11:59pm PST!

First and second year students, African American/Black, Hispanic/Latino/Latina, Native American/Alaskan Native, women, and LGBTQIA+ identities and people who are blind or deaf are all encouraged to apply. Applicants will be considered without regard to race, gender, or other demographics.

This year, Valle will be focusing on agriculture, natural resources, and how technology can address some of the San Joaquin Valley's greatest challenges. See yourself as part of the solution!

Parking is free on weekends. All food will be provided, including a mentor dinner at Bella Luna.

Apply today with the link in our bio!
For more information, contact Eleanor King at [email protected].

CITRIS Exchange starts its spring seminar series on Jan. 18! Join us Wednesdays at noon to explore fresh perspectives in and with top academic, civic and industry leaders. 🔹 bit.ly/citris-spring23-re

Applications for the spring 2023 CITRIS Foundry cohort are due Tuesday, Jan. 31. Learn more about the University of California's incubator in this Q&A with new Managing Director Marc Theeuwes: 🔹 bit.ly/citris-theeuwes-foundry-qa

For the first time, UC Merced faculty members from each of the campus’s three schools have been chosen as principal investigators on some of the 21 exciting new projects that are being funded through UC’s Multi-campus Research Programs and Initiatives (MRPI) https://ucm.edu/rsvSOf

Fill |        DIGITAL AgATHON 2023             Registration Form

Come participate in the AgAID Agathon!!
Register by the end of this week to use your coding skills for good!

📅 Jan 27 @4:30pm – Jan 29 @5:30pm

🍕Free food, snacks, and swag!

📍UC Merced SSB 130

🏆 Jan 30 @5:00pm

CITRIS in association with the AgAID Institute is hosting a hackathon for undergraduate and graduate students interested in Artificial Intelligence and developing solutions for agriculture using Computer Vision, Geospatial Data, or Cloud Computing Platforms.

Any student with a bit of programming experience and eagerness to learn new skills is welcome to participate. This is a great opportunity for students to build their AI and digital ag skillset as well as win cash prizes!

Register now at http://bit.ly/3CAx8HS or view the event on our website at citris.ucmerced.edu!

Fill |        DIGITAL AgATHON 2023             Registration Form Thank you for your interest in this year's DIGITAL AgATHON! This event will take place virtually (with optional in-person activities and support at select campuses) from Friday January 27th (midday) through Sunday January 29th (evening), with an awards ceremony the evening of Monday January...

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The Fresno-Merced Future of Food Innovation (F3) Coalition has received a $65.1 million award as part of the "Build Back Better" initiative to boost economic recovery after the pandemic.

UC Merced's CITRIS and Banatao Institute was a key research partner in the F3 coalition's effort. CITRIS addresses California’s most pressing social, economic and environmental problems by leveraging cutting-edge technologies and incorporating a convergence of student-driven initiatives, seed grants and faculty research, and corporate partnerships.

https://ucm.edu/ozDlek

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We are thrilled to celebrate with UC Merced and the Fresno-Merced Future of Food Innovation Coalition on its $65.1M Build Back Better Regional Challenge award.

Joshua Viers, campus director of CITRIS-UCMerced, starts the new San Joaquin Valley hub called iCREATE as part of the initiative.

🔹 bit.ly/citris-merced-build-back-better

Central Valley Community Foundation | Fresno DRIVE
U.S. Economic Development Administration

UC Merced-backed Coalition Awarded $65 Million in Build Back Better Funds | Newsroom

Investment in Central Valley will lead to workforce development, new and better jobs, and agrifood technology innovation!

UC Merced-backed Coalition Awarded $65 Million in Build Back Better Funds | Newsroom The White House announced today (Sept. 2) a $65.1 million award — the largest federal grant ever awarded to the Central Valley — to the Fresno-Merced Future of Food Innovation (F3) Coalition as part of its "Build Back Better" initiative to boost economic recovery after the pandemic.

Faculty Report IDs Top Climate Challenges Facing Valley | Newsroom

We just posted a news story about the latest California Climate Assessment, co-authored by several UC Merced researchers that shines light on climate impacts and potential solutions for the San Joaquin Valley. https://bit.ly/3rcvRzY

Faculty Report IDs Top Climate Challenges Facing Valley | Newsroom California’s Central Valley is on the front lines of climate change.

Participating teams will receive the resources and guidance needed to be competitive on a national scale.

Please respond to this email if your campus will participate. Teams can get started on the HeroX platform. Here they can chose existing DOE technologies to build business plans around, or they may submit their own technology ideas in their applications.

You can also watch the informational webinar recording, read the rules, and explore possible technology opportunities. The deadline to register your team and submit your idea is Jan. 31, 2022

https://www.energy.gov/technologytransitions/energytech-university-prize?utm_source=partner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=prize+outreach&utm_term=energytech+up

https://www.herox.com/EnergyTechUP?utm_source=partner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=herox&utm_term=energytech+up

Good Morning everyone!! As we are nearing the end of the semester, we just wanted to remind you all that the deadline for VALLE, Get Your Start In Tech has been EXTENDED!!!

Open until on Monday, December 20th.

This is your chance to take the opportunity & apply for this amazing program!! It'll give you the chance to meet new people, learn a new coding skill (EVERYONE CAN DO IT!), & even spend a 3-day weekend retreat in the heart of Merced.

Check it out!!!

Happy Tuesday everyone!! We have some exciting news to share with you all -- Valle, Get Your Start in Tech is getting extended!!

The NEW DEADLINE is now, Monday, December 20 at 11:59 PM.

This is YOUR CHANCE to apply for this amazing opportunity that will allow you to build your network and gain more experience in STEM.

OPEN TO ALL MAJORS!

Hello everyone!! We hope you all had a great Thanksgiving break with your loved ones! We're back to send out a quick reminder that the deadline for Valle, Get Your Start in Tech is coming up, this Sunday, December 5.

Make sure to send those applications in!! This program is a GREAT program for those of you who want your foot in the door, especially those who are interested in tech. It is open to ALL major and fields. Share with your friends and do this program together!

See you all there!

Link: citris.ucmerced.edu/valle

Hello everyone!! We hope you all had a fantastic weekend. Just a quick reminder that we still have spots available for our Valle Program!!!

It is a GREAT way to start, or even continue, your journey in the STEM field/industry.

Remember to CHECK IT OUT & spread the word to your friends of this great opportunity!!

CITRIS and the Banatao Institute at UC Merced

Recruiting STEM students going to school in the Central Valley for a cool program sponsored by Google Research! https://citris.ucmerced.edu/valle

CITRIS and the Banatao Institute at UC Merced GET YOUR START IN TECH Get mentoring, experience, and a network of tech-interested peers and friends through weekly meetings and special events. After being a member of the innovative network, ¡Valle!, you will: learn a new coding skill with Google Earth Engine visualize your career pathways increa...

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Students at UC Merced and those who might someday become Bobcats are the focus of FARMERS, Professor Rudy M. Ortiz’s training program funded again for $1 million by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).

FARMERS stands for Facilitating Agriculture-Related Mentoring for Emerging Research Scholars, and the goal is to train 15 undergraduate and 10 graduate students a year over the next four years to conduct in-depth research into agriculture-related subjects.

https://ucm.edu/LKQJQa

Hello everyone! Hope you are all enjoying your Wednesday!!

Just a quick reminder, we have our AgBag featuring Robbie Weathers on Thursday, November 18 at 12 pm.

Coffee & Tea will be provided!! See you all there everybody.

CITRIS and the Banatao Institute at UC Merced

UC Merced 🦋 and Merced College students in🔧🧲🔭🔬🩺📚💻 STEM,

CITRIS is hosting our 3rd Google Research exploreCSR Valle! Get Your Start in Tech program. As you know, computer science is everywhere, so come build up your skills, resume and network through Valle 2022. Apply by Dec. 5. ✌️👩‍🎓⚡️
https://citris.ucmerced.edu/valle 💡

CITRIS and the Banatao Institute at UC Merced GET YOUR START IN TECH Get mentoring, experience, and a network of tech-interested peers and friends through weekly meetings and special events. After being a member of the innovative network, ¡Valle!, you will: learn a new coding skill with Google Earth Engine visualize your career pathways increa...

We wanted to share another great opportunity with you all!

UC Merced UROC is hosting an Undergraduate Research Mixer on Friday, November 19 from 11-1 pm.

More information can be found on their page UC Merced UROC and their instagram . It will be hosted in the Conference Center Ballroom and gives undergraduate students a jumpstart to pursuing research positions at UC Merced. Connect and network with other UROC Scholars, Faculty, Mentors, and Staff!!!

We can't wait to see you all taking the initiative to check out this event for yourself!!

Hello everyone! Happy Friday!!

Coming up next week on Thursday, November 18, we will be hosting another AgBag Event at 12:00 PM at SRE 367.

Join us for a live, online AgBag seminar, featuring Robbie Weathers. Coffee & Tea are provided and we are excited to see you there.

Link to Register: bit.ly/zoomWeathers

Guess what's coming up??? CITRIS DAY!

Yes!! You heard that right, CITRIS DAY is coming soon!!! Join us on November 16 from 1-2 PM for a virtual public showcase of emerging research, leading-edge applications and collaboration opportunities in the interest of society.

The event will also unveil strategic plans for the next three to five years, and highlight areas where CITRIS will contribute to the needs of California and the world in climate resilience, technology policy, food systems, health care delivery and inclusive workforce development in the face of automation.

More information here: https://citris-uc.org/citris-day/

Generation Google Scholarship – Build your future with Google

Happy Tuesday!!! Here is another GREAT opportunity for you all: Generation Google Scholarship.

This scholarship was established to help aspiring students pursuing computer science degrees to excel in technology & become leaders in the field!

They are accepting undergraduates, graduates, & post-docs. The award amount is $10,000 USD. The deadline to apply is Friday, December 10 at 11:50 PM PT.

https://buildyourfuture.withgoogle.com/scholarships/generation-google-scholarship/#!?detail-content-tabby_activeEl=overview

Generation Google Scholarship – Build your future with Google Generation Google Scholarship (North America) Scholarship Details Key Information 10,000 USD 5,000 CAD United States and Canada How to apply Applications for 2022 are now open. The deadline to apply will be at 11:59 PM PT on Friday, December 10, 2021. Apply now Share this page Generation Google Scho...

Hello everyone!! We hope you all had a fantastic weekend. Just a quick reminder that we still have spots available for our Valle Program!!!

It is a GREAT way to start, or even continue, your journey in the STEM field/industry.

Remember to CHECK IT OUT & spread the word to your friends of this great opportunity!!

Hello everyone!! Happy FRIDAY!!! Before you start your weekend, let me tell you about an AWESOME event. It is our very LAST research exchange event and will be happening on Wednesday, November 3. It is from 11:30-1 PM at SSM 150.

We would love to see you guys there!!

CITRIS Aviation Prize 2021 - CITRIS and the Banatao Institute

Hello everyone!! CITRIS has another opportunity for you! The CITRIS Aviation Prize challenges student teams to design, develop, and demonstrate a long-distance, fully autonomous flight with a small UAV.

The winner will receive a CASH prize of $2,000 AND up to $25,000 to demonstrate the actual flight in Spring 2022.

CONTACT US to JOIN A TEAM!

Email: [email protected]
Come by our office: SRE 313
Link to register: https://citris-uc.org/labs-programs/aviation-and-uav-facilities/citris-aviation-prize-2021/#:~:text=The%20CITRIS%20Aviation%20Prize%2C%20created%20in%20collaboration%20with,in%20full%20compliance%20with%20FAA%20Part%20107%20rules

CITRIS Aviation Prize 2021 - CITRIS and the Banatao Institute The CITRIS Aviation Prize, created in collaboration with the Institute for Transportation Studies at UC Berkeley, challenges student teams to design, develop and demonstrate a long-distance, fully autonomous flight with a small UAV. We invite student teams from our four CITRIS campuses – UC Berkel...

CITRIS and the Banatao Institute at UC Merced

Happy Thursday!!

Are you interested in tech and don't know where to start? Well look no further! Valle is an online and in-person professional development program right here in the central valley!

For more information, please check out the link provided below:
https://citris.ucmerced.edu/valle

CITRIS and the Banatao Institute at UC Merced GET YOUR START IN TECH Get mentoring, experience, and a network of tech-interested peers and friends through weekly meetings and special events. After being a member of the innovative network, ¡Valle!, you will: learn a new coding skill with Google Earth Engine visualize your career pathways increa...

Happy Tuesday everyone!! We have a virtual event THIS FRIDAY, October 15th from 12-1 PM. It is part of the Climate Justice Seminar Series and will feature Amanda Joy Ravenhill! The link to register & join is located on this post. See you all there!

https://ucmerced.zoom.us/j/86465393166?pwd=L2hkdXVDcW1kWko5KzVKYitHSDdFQT09

Are you interested in tech and don't know where to start? Well look no further! Valle is an online and in-person professional development program right here in the central valley!

For more information, please check out the link provided below:
https://citris.ucmerced.edu/valle

UC Merced Leads Innovative Effort to Secure Water for Agriculture and Ecosystems | Newsroom

CITRIS UC Merced is helping water and land managers adapt to climate change through water research, design and outreach. Learn more about our big new USDA award.
https://bit.ly/3Fkq95n

UC Merced Leads Innovative Effort to Secure Water for Agriculture and Ecosystems | Newsroom UC Merced’s largest research grant in its 16-year history aims to improve agricultural and environmental water resilience. The new $10 million collaborative focuses on water banking, trading and improvements in data-driven management practices to arrive at a climate-resilient future in water-scarc...

UC Merced Bridge Crossing 2021

UC Merced Tradition! Ecstatic to see our students thriving on campus and practicing this first-year student rite of passage!

UC Merced Bridge Crossing 2021 Join the Bobcat community as we celebrate the newest students from the classes of 2020 and 2021, through the annual Scholars Bridge Crossing. ...

Are you a Computer Science major or even someone interested in technology? Then this is for you!!

🧪 Join problem-solvers from around the world for NASA’S SPACE APPS CHALLENGE!

🧪 Try your hand at using NASA’s impact assessment framework to solve the challenge!

🧪 Registration Link: https://2021.spaceappschallenge.org/auth/signup/

🧪 When: THIS WEEKEND

Are you interested in Computer Science or Technology? Then this is the right event for you!!

REGISTER HERE: https://bit.ly/researchexchange2021

Join us for our 2nd research exchange event featuring Margaret Burnett. Lunch is also provided for the first 20 attendees. It is held in SSM 150 and will be from 11:30 AM - 1 PM.

Don't have time to stay for the entirety? No worries! Come join us in the first 30 minutes to meet the CITRIS Team and get to know/build your network!

See you all soon!!

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Are you a UC Merced undergraduate interested in rangeland ecology and management using unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) drone technology? Would you like to help the Merced Vernal Pools and Grassland Reserve with drone mapping of cow grazing forage utilization to support research, education, management, and environmental stewardship, including applied rangeland ecological research? We are pleased to announce the following Student Success Internship!

Student Success Internship (SSI)- Drone Pilot Intern for Mapping Cow Grazing Forage Utilization at Merced Vernal Pool and Grassland Reserve

• Information about the internship here:
https://ucmerced.joinhandshake.com/jobs/5364883/share_preview
• Apply here (deadline 10/15/21):
https://ucmerced.joinhandshake.com/login

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Are you a UC Merced undergraduate interested in GIS (Geographic Information Systems)? Would you like to help the Merced Vernal Pools and Grassland Reserve with geospatial data management that supports research, education, management, and environmental stewardship activities? We are pleased to announce the following Student Success Internship!

Student Success Internship (SSI)- Geospatial Data Management (GIS) Intern for Merced Vernal Pool and Grassland Reserve (MVPGR)

• Information about the internship here:
https://ucmerced.joinhandshake.com/jobs/5358808/share_preview
• Apply here (deadline 10/15/21):
https://ucmerced.joinhandshake.com/login

CITRIS UC Merced is excited to be hosting Wednesday Lunch Tech Seminars! We will be having 4 different CITRIS Research Exchange events that all have different presenters & topics. Are you someone who's interested in Cyber-Physical Systems or maybe even Human-Computer Interaction? This is for you!

Our next event is on Wednesday, September 22nd and starts at 12 PM! We're hosting a little networking event before at 11:30 AM so stop by SSM 150 to grab yourself a delicious lunch, provided by CITRIS UC Merced, and make some small talk with fellow peers!

We're excited to see you there and hope to create some lasting connections with you all.

Here are some links to more information about these events!
https://citris.ucmerced.edu
https://citris-uc.org/news-events/citris-research-exchange/

CITRIS Aviation Design Prize was created in collaboration with the Institute for Transportation Studies at UC Berkeley, this competition challenges student teams to design, develop and demonstrate a long-distance, fully autonomous flight with a small UAV. We invite student teams from our four CITRIS campuses – UC Berkeley, UC Davis, UC Merced, UC Santa Cruz – to compete.

The winning proposal will be recognized with the first CITRIS Aviation Design Prize, including a $2,000 cash award and up to $25,000 to demonstrate the actual flight in Spring 2022.

Learn more & register at:
https://bit.ly/citris-aviation-prize
Registration Deadline: Friday, October 15, 2021