![CSUSB students in the College of Natural Sciences presented their research, networked with leading scientists and engaged in professional development workshops at the Society for the Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS) National Diversity in STEM (NDiSTEM) Conference.](/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/upload/image/2025/24_7780%20Biology_SACNAS%20%28BANNER%29.jpg.webp?itok=bU1uBz4b)
Nine CSUSB students and faculty in the biology department represented the College of Natural Sciences at the Society for the Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science National Diversity in STEM Conference held in Phoenix.
![Sastry Pantula, dean of CSUSB’s College of Natural Sciences, with student Joseph Godinez (left photo) and Tania Gonzales at the 2023 National Diversity in STEM Conference held by SACNAS (Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science).](/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/upload/image/NewsSlide_CNS_SACNASConference_22Nov2023.jpg.webp?itok=kEHGPJcp)
CSUSB was well represented by about a dozen undergraduate and graduate students and four biology department faculty: Michael Chao, Heidy Contreras, Joseph Heras and Anna Zelaya.
![Beginning at center left, Jennifer Jin (in the white jacket), assistant professor, School of Computer Science and Engineering; Khalil Dajani, director and professor, School of Computer Science and Engineering; Stephan Ewart, U.S. Air Force Head of Engineering Squadron; Air Force Col. Ahave Brown Jr., commander of 412 MXG Squadron; with students who attended an Oct. 26 event at CSUSB.](/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/upload/image/NewsSlide_CNS_CSE-PATHS_CareerEvent_03Feb2023_0.jpg.webp?itok=aEBbmKXY)
The CSUSB School of Computer Science and Engineering and its military partners offer learning and job opportunities for STEM majors. A scheduled visit to Edwards Air Force Base is set for May 31 for ROTC students and STEM majors in partnership with the university’s Air Force ROTC.
![CSUSB alumnus Pat Person, creator of the cartoon character Mista Pat.](/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/upload/image/NewsSlide_IECE_AlumMistaPat_YouTubeChannel_08Feb2023%20%281%29.jpg.webp?itok=lftzaD13)
Alumnus Pat Person created the character “Mista Pat” as a way to reach underrepresented school children to learn about science and other ESTEAM subjects in an entertaining yet instructive way.
![Beginning at center left, Jennifer Jin (in the white jacket), assistant professor, School of Computer Science and Engineering; Khalil Dajani, director and professor, School of Computer Science and Engineering; Stephan Ewart, U.S. Air Force Head of Engineering Squadron; Air Force Col. Ahave Brown Jr., commander of 412 MXG Squadron; with students who attended an Oct. 26 event at CSUSB.](/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/upload/image/NewsSlide_CNS_CSE-PATHS_CareerEvent_03Feb2023.jpg.webp?itok=TQV_FkHU)
The CSUSB School of Computer Science and Engineering and its military partners offer learning and job opportunities for STEM majors.
![Chemical Science bldg, Faculty in the News](/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/upload/image/Faculty-in-the-News-CNS_9.jpg.webp?itok=O79qQ2bg)
Breanna Putman (biology) co-authored a paper focused on how climate change may affect lizards, and Brian Levin (criminal justice) was interviewed on topics related to hate crimes and extremism.
![Faculty in the News, Chemical Sciences building](/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/upload/image/NewsSlide_Faculty-in-the-News-CNS_3.jpg.webp?itok=JXc7S1y3)
Kimberly Cousins (chemistry and biochemistry), Michael Chao (biology), Katherine Gray (art and design), Ahlam Muhtaseb (communication studies) and Brian Levin (criminal justice) were included in recent news coverage.
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The CSUSB College of Natural Sciences will present a Coyote Hour talk on the Nobel Prize winners and their scientific discoveries, noon Thursday, Nov. 18.
![Baba Brinkman](/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/upload/image/NewsSlide_CNS_Homecoming_BrinkmanRap_08Oct2021.jpg.webp?itok=f76xKejZ)
Baba Brinkman will bring his unconventional brand of “peer-reviewed rap” to campus from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Santos Manuel Student Union Theater on Friday, Oct. 15, as part of the university’s Homecoming Week 2021 celebration.