While geologist Vali Memeti studies the magma plumbing systems of ancient volcanic eruptions, she talks about the devastating and deadly eruptions happening today in Hawaii and Guatemala.
Graduating McNair Scholars set new goals for advanced degrees and new opportunities.
Faculty leaves and sabbaticals have been awarded for projects ranging from studies into herbicides in water and the psychological concept of courage, to writing books on student activism and Bruce Springsteen’s conception of the American dream.
Joined by faculty, family and friends, students reflected on their educational experiences at Saturday’s commencement ceremonies.
This summer, seven Maximizing Access to Research Careers (MARC) scholars will forgo vacations to spend their time conducting research. It’s well worth it, they say, as it moves them closer to the reality of an advanced degree and a career in scientific exploration.
Math P. Cuajungco, professor of biological science, is this year’s L. Donald Shields Excellence in Scholarship and Creativity Award recipient.
Cherie Ichinose, associate professor of mathematics, is the recipient of the 2018 Carol Barnes Excellence in Teaching Award.
A $500,000 NASA award will help advance James F. Woodward’s and Heidi Fearn’s study on space propulsion for future human exploration missions.
Undergraduates and teacher credential students presented “Catalyze Science!” to Santa Ana girls to spark their interest in pursuing college studies and careers in STEM.
Biological science major Kelsey Nannini won a national award for her research on “hard-to-identify” flatworms — colorful free-living marine predators that are often found on rocks in intertidal environments.