Ibrahim Emin Cem Patir dreamed of becoming an astronaut as a kid. As he completed his master’s degree in mechanical engineering at Cal State Fullerton, he sought to challenge conventional limits in engineering and open new avenues for innovation. Patir’s interests in the development of advanced technology led him to a Formula 1 student team […]
In the early 1970s, U.S. distance runner Steve Prefontaine had a basic philosophy: “I can endure more pain than anyone you’ve met. That’s why I win, because I can endure more pain.” Cal State Fullerton’s Luke Hitchcock, who holds school records in the 800 and 1500 meters, shares the same approach. “I feel I can […]
Albert Einstein theorized that gravitational waves, or ripples in the fabric of spacetime, existed when he made his theory of relativity in 1915. A century later, Cal State Fullerton physicists, as part of the international LIGO-Virgo collaboration, proved this prediction to be true when the LIGO Scientific Collaboration spotted gravitational waves with the Laser Interferometer […]
CSUF University Extension celebrated the graduation of its first cohort in the Accelerated M.S. in Applied Computer Science program this past winter. The program launched in fall 2024, and is an affordable fast-track to a career in the growing fields of software design and architecture, focusing on such areas as databases, algorithms, information security, artificial […]
Cal State Fullerton student Joshua Castro returned home for the spring 2025 semester after his study abroad experience in Germany, where he studied at SRH University in Heidelberg. CSUF University Extension interviewed Castro about his experience in Europe and how it changed his mindset as a student. Originally from California, Castro said he chose Heidelberg […]
Cal State Fullerton’s International Education and Engagement team released its 2024-25 Annual Impact Report, celebrating a transformative year of global connection, cultural exchange and academic achievement. Take a walk through some of the notable achievements of the IEE team, its staff, partners, volunteers, and all of the successful international and study abroad students’ growth. Empowering […]
When Cal State Fullerton finance student Amandi Alles graduates in spring 2026, she will bring with her extensive applied experience and personal and professional growth through the student-managed investment portfolio program Titan Capital Management and the Women’s Leadership Program. The international student from Sri Lanka has also experienced the broadened horizons of exploring the interconnected world on […]
When Vui Nguyễn arrived at Cal State Fullerton to pursue her MBA, she carried the values of hard work, perseverance and a deep sense of purpose instilled from her family and upbringing in Thái Bình, Vietnam. Now, as she prepares to begin her Ph.D. in organizational behavior at Claremont Graduate University, Nguyễn is building on […]
Jenny Lam, a marketing and information systems major at Cal State Fullerton, is set to begin an exciting new chapter of her academic career. As a recipient of both the prestigious Freeman Asia Scholarship and the Gilman Scholarship, she will be studying abroad at Korea University, one of CSUF’s most competitive exchange programs and one […]
Arian Godinez, an international business major at Cal State Fullerton, embarked on a transformative journey during the 2024-25 academic year at Universidad Panamericana in Guadalajara, Mexico, one of CSUF’s esteemed exchange partners. His decision to study abroad was not merely about enhancing his resume; it was a quest to reconnect with his family’s cultural heritage. […]