Increasing the Pipeline for Asian Language Teachers
Cal State Fullerton’s College of Education will lead the California State University Asian Language Bilingual Teacher Education Program Consortium.
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Mira Farka
Associate professor of economics
Expert in financial and monetary economics, forecasting and applied econometrics and applied macroeconomics. Co-director of CSUF’s Woods Center for Economic Analysis and Forecasting.
Anil Puri
Professor of economics
Expert in economic forecasts and policy analysis, economic impacts and environmental issues. Director of CSUF’s Woods Center for Economic Analysis and Forecasting. He also speaks Hindi and Punjabi.
MATTHEW W. KIRBY
Professor of geological sciences
Matthew Kirby researches global climate change with expertise in California’s geological past history of droughts, floods, fires, and vegetation using lake and wetland sediments.
MOJGAN SAMI
Assistant professor of public health
Expert in global and urban health, urban planning, health equity, social justice in health, and the structural determinants of health including projects on active transportation, park access, food sovereignty and environmental justice.
JOE CARLIN
Associate professor of geological sciences
“Research like ours is important to establish a baseline for natural climate change that was not caused by humans, then we can compare it to climate change today — and ultimately pinpoint the impact by humans, and how we may fix this situation.”
DARREN R. SANDQUIST
Professor of biological science
Expert in how the brittlebush, a desert shrub, is responding to climate change in water availability and temperatures, even in Death Valley. His research on water stress spans 20 years.
Joshua Smith
Professor of physics
Expert in optics and gravitational-wave astronomy. He is the Dan Black Director of the Nicholas and Lee Begovich Center for Gravitational-Wave Physics and Astronomy.
Jocelyn Read
Associate professor of physics
A neutron star astrophysicist expert in black holes, astronomy and physics.
Geoffrey Lovelace
Professor of physics
A computational astrophysicist specializing in numerical relativity. His research focuses on using supercomputer simulations to model colliding black holes.
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Cal State Fullerton President, Fram Virjee, to Keynote Fullerton Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast
Members of the Fullerton and surrounding communities will gather on the morning of May 5, for the 38th annual Fullerton Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast. Fram Virjee, president of Cal State Fullerton, will serve as the keynote speaker. Virjee, is the leader of the largest university in the California State University system, the largest system of higher education […]
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California Legislators Need to Increase Funding to Combat Climate Change
As California continues to promote the importance of climate change education, a majority of students are being left behind. Mojgan Sami, assistant professor of public health at Cal State Fullerton, calls out the inequity in funding climate change education, especially for students studying in California’s largest college systems — the California State University (CSU) and […]
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Arnold Holland Appointed Dean of Cal State Fullerton’s College of the Arts
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Taylor Swift’s Popularity With the LGBTQ+ Community
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Joshua Tree Residents Pledge $4 Million Gift to CSUF to Support Desert Science
Brian and Lori Rennie have pledged a planned gift to Cal State Fullerton valued at $4 million to support desert science studies, conservation and climate change research. The couple’s gift to the university includes their Joshua Tree property and 2,500-square-foot Santa Fe pueblo-style home. Alumnus Brian Rennie ’70 (B.S. biological science) said the property can […]
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Cal State Fullerton Fraternities and Sororities Raises Funds for Children and Students in Need
Greek Week has long been a tradition at Cal State Fullerton, focusing on fundraising and creating awareness of student programs and activities. According to Vincent Vigil, senior associate vice president for student affairs and dean of students, Greek Week will focus on fundraising for raising funds to support students through the CSUF Children’s Center, the […]
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What’s Behind Taylor Swift’s Continued Marketing Success?
Taylor Swift’s career and persona are at their pinnacle from a marketing perspective. And, Swift has no intentions to “Shake it Off.” As Swift embarks on “The Eras Tour” this month, Swift’s successful business strategies intrigue marketing experts who observe how Swift continues to sell out stadiums. Steven Chen, professor of marketing at Cal State […]
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How the COVID-19 Pandemic Intensified the Ongoing Opioid Crisis
Anthony DiStefano, professor of public health at Cal State Fullerton, believes that the sudden social isolation that occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic had an influence on mental health and drug overdose deaths. Social isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic intensified feelings of stress, worry and hopelessness, leading some people to turn to drugs known for overdose […]