by Alli Sweigard | Mar 11, 2025 | Company News, F3 Highlight, News
At HackMerced, innovation meets opportunity as students from across the Central Valley gather for a weekend of creativity, coding, and collaboration. This annual hackathon challenges participants to build tech-driven solutions to real-world problems, fostering a...
by Alex Yanez | Mar 7, 2025 | Company News, News
Part of hacking is building skills. VISTA F3 held a hands-on workshop led by Inclusive Innovation Specialist Adrian Buitron Boada, and supported by Ajit Singpal. Participants built their own soil moisture sensors using Arduino microcontrollers and 3D printed parts,...
by Alli Sweigard | Mar 7, 2025 | Company News, F3 Highlight, News, Uncategorized
Date: Thursday, April 17th, 2025Location: COB2 290, UC MercedTime: 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM Agenda Welcome + Meet the MentorsKick off the event with introductions and networking opportunities. Commercialization Presentation & User Persona WorkshopLed by Micki...
by Alex Yanez | Mar 6, 2025 | Company News, News
Our UC Merced VISTA F3 team hosted a table at the CAFF Small Farm Regional Gathering at Merced College on February 28! We engaged with small farmers, educators, and industry professionals from across the Central Valley and collected responses for our Problem Solver...
by Alex Yanez | Mar 5, 2025 | Company News, News
On March 19, UC Merced hosted its annual Womyn’s History Month Celebration Luncheon, recognizing exceptional women who have made a lasting impact on the campus and community. This year’s honorees was AES Faculty Dr. Rebecca Ryals, awarded for her outstanding...
by Alex Yanez | Mar 4, 2025 | Company News, News
Zachary Malone placed second in the Research Week Grad Slam competition, showcasing his impactful work on transforming organic waste into a valuable resource for urban soils. A fifth-year Environmental Systems PhD candidate, Zachary explores how compost influences...
