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Welcome to the Office of Research and Economic Development

The Office of Research and Economic Development (ORED) supports the research enterprise at UC Merced and is led by Gillian Wilson, Vice Chancellor for Research, Innovation and Economic Development.

Our Mission

  • Cultivating and coordinating high-impact research and creative activity
  • Translating innovation into real world impact
  • Improving the economy of our community and yours

To make an appointment with Vice Chancellor for Research, Innovation and Economic Development, please email Carla LaBass.

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IN THE SPOTLIGHT!

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October 1, 2024

In recognition for its continuing efforts to advance Latino student success, UC Merced has earned recertification of the prestigious Seal of Excelencia. The Seal is a national certification for...

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September 27, 2024

Karla Seijas is one of 14 individuals selected from across the nation as an Elizabeth Dole Foundation Caregiver Fellow. The Elizabeth Dole Foundation supports a community of more than 5.5 million...

August 19, 2024

Thomas “Teddy” Adams has been awarded the National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate (NDSEG) fellowship sponsored by the Office of Naval Research. The three-year fellowship covers tuition and...

Awards & Accolades

 
ranked number 70 environmental engineering program
Youngest university to earn Carnegie R2 research classification
undergraduate engineering students diversity
31 NSF CAREER awards received
NSF Early Career Award Recipients
#57 for Most Innovative – US News & World Report