Seven students from Cal State Fullerton’s Maximizing Access to Research Careers have graduated and will soon be heading to Ph.D. granting institutions across the country. The MARC Scholars program offers stipends, research opportunities both on campus and at Ph.D. institutions, mentoring and support in achieving their goal of achieving a doctorate in the sciences.
Cal State Fullerton chemistry alumnus Omar Muneeb is the recipient of the 2019 Giles T. Brown Outstanding Thesis Award for his innovative research on fuel cells.
Cal State Fullerton researchers have published their latest research results to overcome “superbug” infections through the possible use of zinc-containing compounds, along with existing antibiotics.
Julie Max ’79 (B.S. kinesiology), Cal State Fullerton’s assistant athletics director of sports medicine, has been honored with the Eve Becker-Doyle Leadership Award from the National Athletic Trainers’ Association.
Cal State Fullerton molecular scientist Nikolas Nikolaidis and his students have discovered how a certain protein travels within stressed cells and cancer cells — a finding that could lead to new cancer therapeutics.
Elementary school counselor and education doctoral candidate Karla I. Aguirre is the recipient of two Cal State Fullerton student awards: the Extension and International Programs Award and the Outstanding Graduate Student Award. She will participate in the university’s commencement ceremony for the College of Education at 5 p.m. Friday, May 17.
Graduating biological science major Nathan Bui is the 2019 recipient of the Outstanding Senior Award from Cal State Fullerton’s Alumni Association. Bui, who is graduating with top honors on May 18, plans to apply to medical schools to become an anesthesiologist.
Graduating and incoming President’s Scholars were recognized at the May 1 President’s Scholars Reception.
Rommel Hidalgo, an alumnus who earned his master’s degree in management information systems in 2000, then moved up the ranks from student and student assistant to assistant vice president in information technology, returns as associate vice president in information technology/innovation.
College of the Arts faculty members continue to be recognized outside of campus for their contribution to the art world.