#ucmerced

[elierlick]

Had an amazing time speaking at the Forceful Discourses Interdisciplinary Humanities conference last week! Thanks to Sage for moderating our panel. ❤️

[mariposamagazine]

Welcome to Mariposa Mag, Issue 2 (the digital, full color, super awesome version!) Cover art by Isaac Gallegos. 

[psychology-job-bank]

Research Specialist for Center for Early Cognition and Language at the University of California Merced

The Center for Early Cognition and Language at the University of California, Merced, directed by Dr. Rose Scott, is seeking a research specialist for an NSF-funded research study on the development of social cognition. This research will examine the influence of cultural, social, and economic factors on children’s early false-belief understanding. The research specialist will (a) assist with the design and development of research protocols and materials, (b) oversee participant recruitment and scheduling and the maintenance of participant records, (c) train and supervise undergraduate research assistants, (d) conduct study visits with families, and (e) assist with data entry, coding, and analysis. The specialist will also have the opportunity to participate in the preparation of publications, presentations, and reports using data affiliated with the project.

Required Qualifications:

A Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Cognitive Science, or related field

Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills

Excellent attention to detail

Computer literacy and a willingness to learn new technical/computer skills

Ability to work independently as well as with other team members

Experience working with young children

Ability to interact with families from a diverse range of backgrounds in a respectful and courteous fashion

Preferred Qualifications:

Proficiency in Spanish

At least 1 year of research experience

Experience with data management software (e.g., FilemakerPro)

Experience with PsychoPy, Python, R, SPSS

Interested applicants should apply at https://aprecruit.ucmerced.edu/JPF01152.

Salary is based on University of California Academic Salary Pay Scales. This is a benefits-eligible appointment for one year, with the possibility of extension for additional years based on satisfactory performance. Review of applications will begin on June 15, 2021. Position will remain open until filled. The anticipated start date is July 15, 2021.

For more information, contact Dr. Rose Scott at [email protected].

[inlivingwritenow]

“A penguin huddle looks like organized chaos,” said François Blanchette, a mathematician at the University of California, Merced. “Every penguin acts individually, but the end result is an equitable heat distribution for the whole community.”

Penguins seem to know what mathematicians learned long ago: The densest packing of shapes on a plane is a hexagonal grid. According to Blanchette’s model, the birds arrange themselves as if they were each standing on their own hexagon in a grid.

If only we took care of each other like penguins..

[evo09]

#ucmerced (at UC Merced) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCMSx_2sh1z/?igshid=i9e5yodbp4im

[supermaricela2]

Congratulations to a sweet and beautiful girl whom I've grown very fond of, a young lady who appreciates my humble singing and was inspired by me to pursue singing and even learned beautifully how to play the violin. Im very grateful and happy that she accomplished graduating and will be attending #ucmerced 💗😇🌿🌷🌿🥰Thank you for sharing sick a joyous day with me mija #crystalfrutos that's remember it she's going places 🙏 (at Sylmar California 91342) https://www.instagram.com/p/CBlkctwJy-A/?igshid=12cainyqf9sgo

[inlivingwritenow]

#LelandLegacy 💙💛

[elizabethvantassel]

My office is at #ucmerced since my son is here today. Beautiful sunrise 🌅 on fields filled with grain and the buildings are very inspiring. I had to photo the silo reflections on Mineral King Way and engineers here turned solar panels into art. Even @Starbucks had magical swirling books 📚 on the artwork! Can’t think of a better spot for some #amwriting #amwritingfantasy on a secret project 💎💕 scroll through fir a close up of the art. (at UC Merced) https://www.instagram.com/p/B1jQDYtA6JK/?igshid=1no0aar3lp0jn