![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.
![Guillermo Escalante, interim associate dean of student success and enrollment, facilitates the College of Natural Sciences’ Community College Discovery Science Fair.](/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/upload/image/2024/24_7722%20CNS_Community%20College%20%28BANNER%29%20%281%29_0.jpg.webp?itok=0bMXjbuB)
The College of Natural Sciences welcomed more than 40 students from regional community colleges to CSUSB for its Community College Discovery Science Fair, an event designed to inspire and empower students pursuing careers in STEM and allied health fields.
![Dr. Dustin Willis, front center, discussed his career path and the importance of staying true to oneself during his talk at CSUSB.](/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/upload/image/2024/24_7672%20CNS_Dr.%20Dustin%20Willis%20Inspires%20CSUSB%20Community_Homepage%20Banner_v1.jpg.webp?itok=XhSqXScB)
The College of Natural Sciences hosted a talk with Dr. Dustin Willis, an accomplished physical therapist, shared his journey to becoming an influential figure in sports medicine and the values that guide his career in an engaging session.
![The College of Natural Sciences building](/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/upload/image/2024/24_7663%20CNS_NASA%28BANNER%29.jpg.webp?itok=_mrEZJfg)
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.
![Several attendees of the March 14 Scherba Lecture Series event pose with guest speaker, Kathryn C. Thornton.](/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/upload/image/2024/BANNER_POST-Scherba-Lecture.jpg.webp?itok=jRrAmxGY)
Former astronaut and physicist Kathryn C. Thornton was the guest speaker for the College of Natural Sciences’ Gerald M. Scherba Lecture Series, which took place via livestream and in-person at the John M. Pfau Library. Thornton delighted the audience with humorous and fascinating anecdotes and insights from her illustrious career at NASA.
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Paul Naik, who serves as senior vice president for intellectual property and deputy general counsel for Seagen Inc., will share his experiences with and answer questions from students during a webinar at 1 p.m. today, Wednesday, Feb. 24.