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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.

Leadership Team

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IN THE SPOTLIGHT!

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Seminar participants meet with representatives from California Highway Patrol, Cal Fire and the Yosemite National Park Rescue team at the Crane Flat heli-base.
December 5, 2024

For five years, UC Merced has offered veterans a unique opportunity to consider, dream of and plan for their lives beyond the military. A free workshop held in Yosemite National Park, the Yosemite...

photo of student with brown hair and yellow shirt on blue and gold backgroud
November 13, 2024

As one of UC Merced’s first students, Josue “Josh” Franco seized the chance to help shape student government for future scholars on campus; now he has grasped a new opportunity on Capitol Hill. The...

graduate student wearing black presenting to the group
November 12, 2024

UC Merced’s Department of Mechanical Engineering held its first Graduate Symposium on Nov. 2, marking a successful day of research presentations and community engagement. Graduate students showcased...

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