Astrophysicist Transforms the World of Science as an ‘OC Game Changer’
Jocelyn Read, assistant professor of physics, is honored by the Orange County Business Council for her groundbreaking contributions as a gravitational-wave researcher.
Gravitational Waves
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Astrophysicist Strikes Gold With Neutron-Star Smashup
For CSUF scientist Jocelyn Read, the unprecedented discovery of gravitational waves produced from the collision of two neutron stars has forever changed the world of physics and astronomy.
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2017: Milestones That Shaped Our Year
Ushering in its 60th anniversary, Cal State Fullerton continued to distinguish itself as a top national University in academics, student support, creative activities, community partnerships, athletics and more.
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2017: Titans Making a Difference
CSUF faculty, staff, students and alumni made 2017 a year to remember as they left their mark on campus and beyond.
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When Stars Collide: CSUF Researchers Contribute to Space Discovery
Fullerton researchers are key players in the groundbreaking observation of the first-ever gravitational wave signals emitted from the collision of two neutron stars.
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CSUF Scientists Share Promising Discovery of Gravitational Waves From Neutron Star Collision
Physics professors Jocelyn Read and Joshua Smith discussed the latest cosmic discoveries in gravitational-wave astronomy at an Oct. 16 public lecture on campus.
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Scientists to Discuss New Discoveries in the Ongoing Search for Gravitational Waves
Join CSUF scientists for a public lecture at 4 p.m. Monday, Oct. 16, on the latest cosmic developments in gravitational-wave astronomy.
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Nobel Prize in Physics Awarded to Gravitational-Wave Pioneers
The founders of the LIGO Laboratory have been awarded physics top prize for their discovery of gravitational waves, in which CSUF researchers are making key contributions to the international research effort.
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Eclipse Mania Comes to CSUF: Astronomers Host Campus Viewing
The public is invited to campus to observe the “Great American Eclipse” on Aug. 21.
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From 3 Billion Light Years Away, Third Gravitational Wave Detected
CSUF physics faculty and students played a role in the third detection of gravitational waves — ripples in space and time — announced by the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-wave Observatory (LIGO) June 1, demonstrating that a new window in astronomy has been firmly opened.