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Gabriel Lopez was named the second-place winner in the “Physical and Mathematical Sciences” session at the 33rd Annual CSU Student Research Competition held at Cal State Fullerton. .
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Through these cutting-edge programs that focus on the natural and physical world, the College of Natural Sciences prepares its students to meet the needs of the community, the nation and beyond.
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The day provided an opportunity for CSUSB graduates to share their knowledge and experience with students. The number of alumni participating this year more than doubled from 2018.
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Claudia Davis (nursing, interim chair, health science and human ecology) will be honored by the NAACP Riverside Branch, and Brian Levin (criminal justice) was quoted in an article about Facebook pivoting to private platforms.
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“Building a Shared Vision: Creating an Inclusive Environment” featured presentations on equity gaps on campus, ways to close the gaps as well as roundtable discussions.
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Monique Quinn, Cal State San Bernardino graduate biology student, and Aeriel Vanluesauls, undergraduate biology student, were named the recipients of the Professor Richard Fehn Memorial Scholarship.
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The annual event showcasing the research and creativity of CSUSB students is set for Thursday, May 16, at the Santos Manuel Student Union.
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The banquet recognized the outstanding work of the graduating seniors during their time at CSUSB and their success in completing the honors program requirements as well as celebrating the program’s success over the past year.
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Daniel Nickerson, assistant professor of biology, was nominated by several of his students, both undergraduate and graduate. CSUSB President Tomás D. Morales made the announcement in one of Nickerson's classes on May 15.