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Highlighted in various media is the work of Daisy Ocampo Diaz (history), Sishi Wu (criminal justice), Lisa Looney (child development), Yunfei Hou (computer science and engineering), Miranda McIntyre (psychology), Jesus Herrera (information and decision science), Hani Aldirawi (mathematics), Montgomery Van Wart (public administration), Eric Vogelsang (sociology), Jacob D. Jones (psychology) and Fabian A. Borges (political science).
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“Her ‘Health and Thus Her Life,’” by Alicia Gutierrez-Romine (history) was published in the American Historical Association magazine Perspectives; “Well-Seasoned: Understanding and Managing Your Maturing Health,” by Sarah Dunn and Nicole Dabbs (kinesiology), appeared in the Desert Health news site; and Laurilie Jackson (communication studies, adjunct) was inducted into the Coachella Valley Journalism Foundation’s Hall of Fame.
![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.
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Ahlam Muhtaseb (media studies) discussed the Phoenix of Gaza XR virtual reality project, Lucy Lewis (music) was interviewed about the inaugural performance of the San Bernardino Youth Symphony Orchestra, Terezie Tolar-Peterson (health and human ecology) is the principal investigator for a grant aimed at combating acute child malnutrition in Nigeria, and Stuart Sumida (biology) discussed researchers’ access to privately owned fossils.
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Paul Gonzales (MSPA) has published a book, “The PA Rotation Exam Review,” and Brian Levin (criminal justice, emeritus) discussed possible motives in the fatal shooting of the CEO of United HealthCare.
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A weekend of ceremonies honored the efforts and dedication of approximately 1,900 graduates. Family and friends celebrated their achievement Dec. 13-14 at CSUSB’s Fall Commencement.
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Students were presented with nursing pins by CSUSB nursing faculty and were joined by an audience of family, friends and various CSUSB faculty, staff and administrators.
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Codi Lazar (geological sciences) was a guest on the podcast “Crime Pays But Botany Doesn’t” to discuss geology and other topics, and Brian Levin (criminal justice, emeritus) appeared in a segment about the growing support for the suspect in the slaying of United HealthCare’s CEO.
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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.