Exhibit: Project Protect Concept Art

Currently on display in the 2nd Floor Reading Room are over 40 pieces of art advancing the mission of Project Protect, a student run organization with close ties to Professor Miriam Barlow's lab at UC Merced. Project Protect was started in fall 2013 to raise awareness about antibiotic resistance within the Merced community. Since its creation, the club has engaged students through various outlets fulfilling its three goals of educating, researching, and making an impact on the community. The work on display centers arounds the theme of antibiotic resistance and features a diverse range of painting, illustration, and sculpture.