UC Irvine MCRS

Curious about the Masters in Conservation and Restoration Science (MCRS) program and interested in joining our Fall 2025 cohort? Bring your questions to our Q&A session to learn more about why this program is the right fit for you! 📲 Register here: lnkd.in/gYBZtpTz

The MCRS class of 2026 embarked on an exciting field trip to Corona del Mar to explore how recreational and harvesting behaviors influence species composition and population dynamics within different coastal environments. Read more here: mcrs.bio.uci.edu/2024/10/28/exp… #ucimcrs

🚨 Save the date! 🚨 We’re excited to announce our MCRS Q&A session on October 10th at 5 PM PST! 🌿 If you are considering joining the program, this is your chance to ask questions and learn more about what we do. 🙌 Register now through this link: lnkd.in/gYBZtpTz

As summer draws to a close, we want to highlight some of our outstanding MCRS interns. These soon-to-be second-year students have been diligently gaining experience in various aspects of conservation and restoration science. 🍃🌳 #MCRS #ecology #restorationscience #conservation

In a study published in Nature Sustainability, led by Assistant Professor Joleah Lamb, researchers have discovered that coastal urban seagrass ecosystems can significantly reduce human bacterial pathogens in marine bivalves. Read more: bit.ly/3Ww3Pzp @JoleahLamb

Are you interested in joining the MCRS program? Register for our upcoming Q & A session: rb.gy/pvg29w

The Reserve has greened up from the rains. Shown here framed by a dead ocotillo root (Photo: Sicco Rood).

MCRS is hosting a virtual Q & A session on Dec 1st at 12:00pm PST for anyone interested in joining our Fall 2024 cohort. I will give an overview of the program and the application process. Sign up here: forms.gle/9GEV3hoB8Pgm19…

UCI BioSci is proud to announce that Professor Michael Yassa and Dean Frank LaFerla have been selected as recipients of the Academic Senate's highest honors, the Distinguished Faculty Awards.👏🧬 Read more: bit.ly/3XYk5JA @FrankLaFerla @mike_yassa #UCIBioSci #UCIPride

Looking forward to meeting our incoming MCRS Fall 2023 cohort at the Zoom meet and greet on Tuesday!

Today's blog and artwork are created by second-year student, Evie. Evie is extremely passionate about Snowy Plovers which are a severely threatened species that are found along the West Coast. Read the full article on our website to learn how YOU can help Snowy Plovers 🤍

Two more student blogs coming in hot! You know what else is hot? Marine conservation!!! 😎🦀🐟🦭 Read all about Emma A's and Nile's capstone projects on the MCRS website 📰 #MarineConservation #Pinnipeds #UCI

Great news!!! Our student blogs are back! Read about Houstan's, Ashley's, and Sabrina's work on our website. Keep an eye out for future posts!

Are you interested in joining the MCRS Fall 2023 cohort? Application deadline is April 1. Join our Academic Coordinator this Friday at noon PST and she will answer questions about the MCRS program and the application process. Register here: forms.gle/PbzCP8eQUZ2Eh8…

MCRS students Sabrina and Bobby presenting at the Environmental Research Poster Symposium on Friday!

Our R2R trainees presenting at the Environmental Research Poster Symposium on Friday!

Are you interested in learning more about the UCI Masters in Conservation & Restoration Science program? Sign up for our upcoming virtual information sessions on February 24th and March 17. Register here: forms.gle/ofaZonXkc2ukfw… Please email cchunt@uci.edu with questions.

Are you interested in learning more about the MCRS program? Sign up for our upcoming virtual information session on either February 24th or March 17th. forms.gle/Ec1BJabHgJ5qvb…

Cholla cactus forest, with a barrel cactus and ocotillo at the end of the most recent storm. Grapevine Mountain in the distance (Photo: Sicco Rood).