For the first time in university history, a CSUSB kinesiology team has won first place in the 14th annual Southwest Student Jeopardy Bowl. Competing against 24 teams from universities across the country, CSUSB’s team claimed the top prize and will advance to the Student Bowl Competition at the national American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Annual Meeting.
CSUSB’s College of Natural Sciences is participating in NASA’s latest citizen science initiative, Cloudspotting on Mars: Shapes. This innovative project will provide an accessible platform for students and community members to engage in high-impact research.
CSUSB’s Department of Nursing was one of three programs in the nation honored with the 2024 Benchworks Assessment and Impact Award in Nursing Education. The award is given annually to nursing programs that demonstrate excellence in student learning outcomes and program effectiveness, recognizing institutions that use data-driven insights to continually improve nursing education and elevate student success.
Codi Lazar, associate professor of geological sciences, is the recipient of the prestigious Athelstan Spilhaus Award from the American Geophysical Union, an organization that celebrates individuals who have made significant contributions to the field.
CSUSB biology graduate Katelyn Schwarz was honored with the 2023-24 Professor Richard Fehn Scholarship for her academic achievements, research endeavors and commitment to advancing scientific knowledge.
Four CSUSB students have been selected to participate in the prestigious International Research Experiences for Students program funded by the National Science Foundation. The students will study abroad in New Zealand for 10 weeks, where they will collaborate with leading researchers, gaining invaluable insights and expertise in their respective fields.
Beyza Aktepe, a nutrition science major, is the college’s Outstanding Graduate Student and David Murillo, a chemistry major, is the Outstanding Undergraduate Student. They were honored at the College of Natural Science’s Spring Commencement ceremony on May 18 at the Toyota Arena in Ontario.
The College of Natural Sciences hosted seminars with distinguished CNS alumni, Tinuade Akinfolarin-Arboue and Shirley Jean, to discuss health disparities and access, as well as the lack of African Americans in the kinesiology field.
The third annual dessert-themed reception, set for Thursday, April 21, will recognize scholarship recipients and donors who invest in student success.