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.
Research and Creative Activities
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Humanities Student Learns to Use AI to Preserve Ladino Language
Student Michelle Ramirez is learning to use supercomputing and data tools to preserve the Ladino language.
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Titan-Trained Educator Strives to Help Teachers Avoid Burnout
Education alum Jason Euston focused his master’s research on teacher burnout and the need to support teacher wellness and well-being.
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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.
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Geology Grad Student Helps Describe Ancient Sea Turtle Fossil
Geology grad student Emma Martinez and her faculty research adviser James F. Parham helped to describe a new genus and species of leatherback sea turtle.
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Award-Winning Thesis Studies Young Adults Using AI Chatbots for Friendship
Emma Bunim, a 2025 communications grad, researched how young people used AI chatbots during and after pandemic isolation.
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Chemist Helps Students See How Heat Affects Everyday Products
Chemist Joya Cooley teaches her students how chemistry can improve everyday products by researching how to control temperature changes in materials.
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New Minor in Aging Science Prepares STEM Students for Research and Medical Careers
New minor in aging science, offered beginning this fall, prepares STEM students interested in medical school or a graduate research degree.
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Researchers Develop Creative Ways to Teach Biomanufacturing to Young Minds
Researchers are developing biomanufacturing curriculum for high school and college students to spark interest in careers in the fast-growing industry.
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Mechanical Engineering Grad’s Microbot Research Helps Him Land NASA Internship
Mechanical engineering grad Jose Lopez-Ceja conducted research to make microbots and landed a summer internship at NASA.