Cal State Fullerton earthquake scientist Sinan Akçiz traveled to Ridgecrest with his student, Salena Padilla, to assess the aftermath of the biggest tremors to hit Southern California in nearly two decades. Their job for two weeks: combing the land in search of ruptures on the surface.
Michele Wood, chair and professor of public health at Cal State Fullerton, has worked on earthquake preparedness, including designing and implementing the National Survey of Disaster Experiences and Preparedness and evaluating the Great Shakeout earthquake drills.
Cal State Fullerton’s SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Center for Creativity and Critical Thinking partnered with Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District to help develop the literacy skills of English learners at three elementary schools. The summer camp focused on using art and science to build students’ language skills.
In his recent study awarded “Best Paper of the Year” by the Journal of Organizational Behavior, Ryan Gottfredson, assistant professor of management, explored what spurs people to follow and perform well for their leaders.
What are the stages that new technologies must go through before being adopted and what are some of the challenges they face while being put into practice? Adelina Gnanlet, associate professor of management, and her co-authors took a look in their recent study.
Renowned scholar in geotechnical engineering, Binod Tiwari, has been appointed associate vice president of research and sponsored projects at Cal State Fullerton.
Chiranjeev Kohli, professor of marketing and former consultant for Taco Bell, discusses the chain’s new pop-up hotel, The Bell.
Jane Paul Hummel, professor emeritus of music, who helped shape and mold talented Cal State Fullerton vocal students into opera stars during her 24-year career on campus, died July 17.
Student scholarships and a lot of ensemble work shape the next wave of great musicians, including oboe player Jesús Ramos.
Five business leaders and entrepreneurs are among the incoming members of Cal State Fullerton’s Philanthropic Board of Governors.