Welcome to the UC Merced School of Natural Sciences

Faculty and students in the School of Natural Sciences are interested in understanding the physical and natural world.

Advances in biology, chemistry, earth sciences, mathematics, and physics promise solutions to many of humankind’s most pressing problems -- from fighting disease to creating sustainable energy sources

Solutions to complex problems depend upon understanding physical and biological processes. The academic and research programs in the School of Natural Sciences create the environment for excellence in student achievement and cutting edge research in the broad areas of life, physical and environmental sciences.

Announcements

Congratulations to graduate student Andrea Rodarte for winning the Margaret Burbidge Award for Best Experimental Research at the 2011 American Physical Society California-Nevada section meeting!