"Cave People of the Himalaya," a National Geographic documentary that chronicles the archaeological research conducted by Dean Mark Aldenderfer, will air at 10 p.m. Feb. 15 on PBS.

Graduate students in applied math use modeling, analysis and scientific computing to address real-world problems ranging from fluid dynamics to financial mathematics.

Researchers are studying how climate, water and soil interact in the Sierra Nevada to better understand pressing issues facing the region, state and nation.

UC Merced professors explore research questions that go beyond traditional academic boundaries, using 3D imaging to visualize molecules or recreate past civilizations.

The psychological sciences graduate program is led by world-class faculty who are experts in developmental, health and quantitative psychology.

Graduate students in biology and chemistry are conducting research that addresses worldwide health issues, including HIV, hepatitis C, diabetes and Chlamydia.