Top 20 Stories of 2020
Cal State Fullerton’s top 20 stories of 2020 reflect the deep resilience of Titan faculty, staff and students, and supporters against the backdrop of a pandemic, social unrest and a historic presidential election.
Natural Sciences and Mathematics
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Titans Recognized as Top-Cited Scientists
13 Cal State Fullerton faculty members are among the top 2% well-cited scientists, according to a Stanford study.
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Faculty Recognized for Service to Campus and Community
Cal State Fullerton recently honored 78 full-time faculty members for their outstanding record of service to students, the university and the community. The annual Faculty Recognition Awards event, established in 1995, was held virtually for the first time this semester. The recognition program, sponsored by the Office of the Provost and Vice President for Academic […]
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In Memoriam: C. Eugene (Gene) Jones
C. Eugene (Gene) Jones, professor emeritus of biological science, the driving force and founding director of the Fullerton Arboretum, died Nov. 28. He was 77. Jones, whose specialty was plant reproductive biology, joined Cal State Fullerton in 1969, where he shared his love of botany through teaching and research with students, staff and colleagues. He […]
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In Memoriam: Hugo J. Fabris
Hugo J. Fabris, emeritus technician III, support services, died at the age of 95.
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Paleontologists Uncover Three Species of Extinct Walruses in Orange County
Cal State Fullerton paleontologists have identified three new walrus species — estimated to be 5 to 10 million years old — discovered in Orange County. One of the new species has “semi-tusks,” or longer teeth. The other two new species don’t have tusks, and all three predate the evolution of the long iconic ivory tusks […]
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Nine Students Honored With Prestigious CSU Pre-Doctoral Scholarship
Nine Cal State Fullerton students have been chosen for the California State University’s Pre-Doctoral Program that aims to increase access for underrepresented students to earn advanced degrees.
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Fatal Mistake? Researchers Study Black Widow Spider Venom and 1900 Death
Cal State Fullerton spider researchers are investigating the historic case of a man’s death on July 26, 1900, from a black widow spider bite, and the biological effects of black widow venom and the treatments he received.
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Faculty Share Scholarly Work and Receive Awards
See the latest publications, awards and presentations from Cal State Fullerton faculty members.
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Riding Gravitational Waves to MIT
Titan first generation college student, took his research on gravitational waves into his graduate studies at MIT.