STEM Center
The STEM Resource Center is building a learning community to enhance academic and social experiences for UC Merced undergraduates pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering, and math. The center supports students in finding research and internship opportunities and building lifelong skills needed for advancement and leadership in STEM careers.
View the variety of research opportunities available to undergraduate students.
Undergraduate Research Opportunities Center (UROC)
The Undergraduate Research Opportunities Center (UROC) encourages and supports first-generation and underrepresented students to get involved in undergraduate research! They offer many programs which most are open for undocumented students. Students can conduct research during the summer through the Summer Undergraduate Research Institute. Students can also conduct research throughout the academic year through different programs. They sponsor several Research and Internship opportunities for UROC scholars. Each program is aimed to help guide the student toward their academic and career goals by providing relevant training and leadership development opportunities.
Meet your UROC Equity Advisor
Hannah Escobar helps undocumented students, foster youth, and formerly incarcerated/system impacted students in applying for research opportunities in the Undergraduate Research Opportunities Center (UROC) and other places.
She received her Bachelor’s in Criminal Justice from CSU Stanislaus and her Master’s in Higher Education focused on Communication Management from Grand Canyon University. She is a dedicated higher education professional from Brooklyn, New York, passionate about student success, mentorship, and community engagement. She is committed to creating inclusive learning environments. Driven to help first-generation, low-income, and underrepresented students thrive, she actively fosters equitable educational opportunities
When she's not at work, you can find her gaming or watching anime, which reflect her appreciation for diverse narratives.
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