![College of Natural Sciences’ students, Jacob Baker and Karina Ramirez, display Coyote Pride while on a research expedition to the Antarctica.](/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/upload/image/BANNER_24_7034-CNS_Geological-Sciences-Antartica-Expedition.jpg.webp?itok=nuHxzndB)
CSUSB’s College of Natural Sciences’ Department of Geological Sciences recently enabled a research expedition for a faculty member and two students to travel to Antarctica to study the East Antarctic Ice Sheet.
![Geological sciences students studying rock formations](/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/upload/image/NewsSlide_CSUSB_GeologicalSciencesStudents_xxNov2023.jpg.webp?itok=wGE_YiRs)
Petroleum Experts Limited donated the MOVE software suite, the preeminent software used by industry and academia globally for structural analysis and modeling at local and regional scales, for student research and education.
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Jeremy Murray (history) is the recipient of CSUSB’s Outstanding Service Award, Claire Todd (geological sciences) described the conditions for avalanches in the local mountains, and Deidre Lanesskog (social work) cowrote an article on qualitative inquiry.
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Claire Todd (geological sciences) was featured in an article about climate change and the melting Emmons Glacier on Mount Rainier, Meredith Conroy (political science) shared her insights on the Aug. 9 primary elections, and Brian Levin (criminal justice) was interviewed on topics related to hate crimes and extremism.
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Claire Todd (geological sciences) discussed her research on glaciers and climate change, Mike Stull (entrepreneurship) talked about the latest national ranking for the graduate program in entrepreneurship, and Brian Levin (criminal justice) participated in a panel discussion on the Jussie Smollett trial.
![Claire Todd from geological sciences, during a research trip in Antarctica](/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/upload/image/NewsSlide_CNS_Claire_Todd_Antartica_01Dec2021.jpg.webp?itok=8eGo2WEX)
Claire Todd, a glacial geologist and CSUSB professor of geological sciences, studies past climate changes to help understand what impacts to expect in the future so communities can better prepare for climate changes to come.