Five Prominent CSUF Alumni Honored With Vision & Visionaries Awards
For their contributions to CSUF and professional achievements, five alumni are recipients of the 2026 Vision & Visionaries awards.
Natural Sciences and Mathematics
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Study Explores Ancient Mojave Desert Lake to Predict Future Climate Impact
A research team, led by Professor of Geological Sciences Matthew E. Kirby, is reconstructing the climatic conditions between 8,000 and 25,000 years ago that created massive lakes in the heart of the Mojave Desert.
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Partnership With Edwards Lifesciences Leads to Careers for Grads
A partnership between CSUF and Edwards Lifesciences has paved the way for graduates to land jobs in the biotechnology and medical device industries.
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Google.org Funds Teacher and Faculty Training in AI Literacy
CSUF has been awarded $500,000 in funding from Google.org to support AI literacy training for educators in TK-12, future teachers and faculty.
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Discarded Restaurant Oyster Shells Used to Restore Native Oyster Habitats
Marine biologist Danielle Zacherl and her students are using nonnative oyster shells discarded by restaurants to restore native Olympia oyster habitats and eroding Southern California shorelines.
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Biology Grad Student Publishes 4 Research Papers in Scientific Journals
Class of 2026 biology grad Julia Teeple studied manta rays’ filter feeding system and armadillos’ armor.
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Geology Alum Lands Environmental Planning Position at National Firm
Geology alum Tracy Ortega acquired the skills and education to land a professional position in the scientific workforce.
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Theoretical Chemist Lauded With 2025 Henry Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Award
Theoretical chemist Andrew Petit has received the 2025 Henry Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Award from the Camille and Henry Dreyfus Foundation.
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Spider Woman: Untangling the Evolution and Biodiversity of Web Spinners
Anna Holmquist specializes in the study of spiders and insects and shares her enthusiasm for the creatures with her students.
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AI Interview Bot Gives Students Edge to Land Jobs and Start Their Careers
CSUF faculty are using AI to develop a mock interview bot to give students realistic practice for job interviews.