![CSUSB students and alumni are invited to participate as presenters, and faculty and graduate students can serve as moderators and judges at CSUSB's annual Research Week April 8-11.](/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/upload/image/2024/News%20Site%20%5BPRE%5D-24_7164%20OSR_Research%20Week%202024.jpg.webp?itok=7-lzbsID)
CSUSB's annual Research Week will celebrate the research and scholarly achievements of alumni, faculty and students April 8-11. The event is an opportunity to learn about the research and creative activities taking place on campus.
![CSUSB student Erick Herrera presents his research at the Southern California Conference for Undergraduate Research Conference, which took place Nov. 18 at Cal State Fullerton. He was one of 42 CSUSB students who presented at the conference.](/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/upload/image/NewsSlide_SCCUR_ErickHerrera_27Nov2023.jpg.webp?itok=-N4tjTvb)
The 42 students representing a cross-section of academic disciplines, presented their research at the 2023 Southern California Conference for Undergraduate Research Conference, “Discover the Possibilities,” which took place Nov. 18 at Cal State Fullerton.
![Taste of Research participants](/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/upload/image/PDC_Taste-of-Research_Slide.jpg.webp?itok=sood0hxg)
Held each fall at the Palm Desert Campus, the Taste of Research introduces PDC students to the Office of Student Research and provides an overview of the office’s activities and funding opportunities.
![The seven CSU Sally Casanova California Pre-Doctoral Scholars](/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/upload/image/NewsSlide_2023CasanovaScholars_24July2023.jpg.webp?itok=OpWngPeg)
The program, which is awarded to juniors, seniors and graduate students, provides financial assistance for those interested in exploring and preparing for a doctoral program.
![A laser experiment in a CSUSB physics lab. The university is hosting 38 students from Riverside City College for a Summer Research Experience, a program coordinated by the CSUSB Office of Student Research.](/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/upload/image/NewsSlide_STEM_LaserLab_03July2023.jpg.webp?itok=zrCNsvIU)
During the summer term, the RCC students will attend workshops and all 38 will participate in the Undergraduate Summer Research Program conference on Aug. 10, which is open to the campus.
![CSUSB students at the CSU Research Competition at San Diego State.](/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/upload/image/CSU-Competition-Results_Slide.jpg.webp?itok=smPxaI8d)
Jonathan Solomon took first place in the undergraduate Behavioral, Social Sciences and Public Administration category, while Rangel Zarate took second place in the Graduate Education category.
![Students in the SMSU North Conference Center during the Meeting of the Minds event.](/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/upload/image/MeetingOfTheMinds_Slide.jpg.webp?itok=kuJgZ6q4)
The Meeting of the Minds Student Research Symposium, part of CSUSB’s Research Week, showcases the research and creative activities of graduate and undergraduate students from throughout the university.
![A student and a law enforcement officer meet at the 2020 criminal justice career fair.](/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/upload/image/NewsSlide_CJ_CareerFair_04Apr2023.jpg.webp?itok=896ZV0E0)
Students interested in research and career opportunities in the field of criminal justice are invited to attend the event that will take place in the Santos Manuel Student Union South.
![A hand pointing at a research poster](/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/upload/image/ResearchWeek_Slide.jpg.webp?itok=dP2lC3mh)
The university’s Research Week shines the spotlight on the research and scholarly achievements of faculty and students across campus in all disciplines. Along with the Meeting of the Minds Student Research Symposium on April 13, other programs are scheduled during the week to showcase research at CSUSB.