Events
Upcoming Events
Summer 2025
June 27, 2025
Agtech 3d printing workshop
This one-day, hands-on, engineer led workshop is designed for high schoolers who are curious about technology, innovation, and agriculture.
No prior experience in coding or 3D printing is required.
All high schoolers are welcome.
June 27, 2025
UC Merced Campus
8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Cost $30 – must register at the link below
Past Events
Spring 2025
Jan. 31, Feb. 20, March 20, April 24
F3 Ag Bag Meetings Spring 2025
This series is aimed at providing our UC Merced ag community a place to connect with each other, learn from speakers, and to share updates on campus infrastructure and related resources.
January 30 – Adam Fine from bluewhite.ai
February 20 – Prof. Asa Bradman and Prof. Jay Sexton
March 20 – Prof. YangQuan Chen and Danny Royer
April 24 – Prof. Andrea Joyce and Shawn Li
Time: 12:00 – 1:00 P.M.
Locations: Conference Center Rooms 105 and 110
Contact: Leigh Bernacchi, F3 Exec Dir. – lbernacchi@ucmerced.edu
Light lunch and refreshments will be served.
April 17, 2025
vista f3 – vine build commercialization workshop
This event is for Innovators, entrepreneurs, students, faculty, and anyone curious about tech commercialization and innovation. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, network, and grow!
Thursday, April 17th, 2025
Time: 9:00 A.M. – 12:30 P.M.
Locations: COB2 Room 290, UC Merced
Contact: Leigh Bernacchi, F3 Exec Dir. – lbernacchi@ucmerced.edu
Jan. 31 and Feb. 21
Motor Drivers Course
Unlock the power of motor control in robotics and automation with this in-depth training. Gain hands-on experience with Stele Tech’s A.C.R.E. motor driver and dive into the key components of feedback systems used in real-world applications.
Dates: January 31 and February 21
Time: 10 AM – 12 PM
Location: Granite Pass 140
What You’ll Learn:
Fundamentals of motors used in robotics
Feedback systems and closed-loop control
Hands-on experience with Stele Tech’s A.C.R.E. motor driver
Advanced motor control techniques
Spots are limited so please register asap. Lunch will be served.
contact: vista@ucmerced.edu
Fall 2024
December 6, 2024
AI * AG REVOLUTION: Tech Frontiers Lecture
Join us for Frontiers in Technology Lecture for the next generation of innovators with Dr. Elliott Grant + Fireside Chat with Seana Day, agtech strategist
Friday, December 6, 2024
12-1:30pm, doors open 11:40am
UC Merced Conference Center Ballroom
August 29, September 26, October 31
F3 Ag Bag Fall 2024 Gatherings
For faculty, graduate students, & post-docs to come together and strengthen the ag community at UC Merced. Let’s connect, learn from researchers & share updates on campus infrastructure & resources. Coffee, tea, & light lunch provided.
Time:
12:00 – 1:00 PM
Locations:
Aug. 29 – CC 105
Sept. 26 – California Room
Oct. 31 – CC 110
Contact:
Leigh Bernacchi, F3 Exec Dir. – lbernacchi@ucmerced.edu
May 2024
May 3, 2024
Technology Translation Workshop
The VINE, VISTA, and F3 are hosting a focused and hands-on workshop on tech translation and commercialization!
May 3, 2024
IoT4Ag
What are the big challenges facing California specialty crop growers today? Why is automation the only real solution to the labor challenges? Why are biologicals the best solution to pesticide regulatory challenges and why they are likely to be the best funded AgTech segment of the next 5 years. Why is AgTech VC investing shrinking and what will happen to it the next 3-5 years? What are the tech segments that will benefit AgTech and what are the biggest innovation opportunities in AgTech today?
April 2024
April 23, 2024
Hack the Valley
Upgrade your resume with generative AI and algorithm skills, earn a LinkedIn badge, and join us for a fun evening of learning, tacos, and a raffle prize draw. Bring a laptop and a friend.
