Grad student finds that kindergarteners can think like historians
With support from the Undergraduate Research Opportunity Center, Heidi Gerard studied young learners' ability to investigate, question and think critically.
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5 things to know about how AI is transforming advertising
Yang Feng, associate professor of communications, researches AI in advertising and emerging technologies.
CSUF secures $31.5 million in grants and contracts as foundation, nonprofit partnerships grow
The 88 awards received during the year funded projects ranging from STEM education and scientific discovery to public health, and cultural scholarship.
CSUF’s Latinx Lab Awarded $1 Million Grant to Support Storytelling Research
The Latinx Lab was awarded a $1 million Mellon Foundation grant to advance academic scholarship in Latinx and Chicanx studies.
Study Explores Ancient Mojave Desert Lake to Predict Future Climate Impact
A research team, led by Professor of Geological Sciences Matthew E. Kirby, is reconstructing the climatic conditions between 8,000 and 25,000 years ago that created massive lakes in the heart of the Mojave Desert.
Community Health Ambassador Program Prepares Students to Inform Policy
CSUF public health graduate students conducted a needs assessment for the city of Stanton as part of the Community Health Ambassador Program.
Discarded Restaurant Oyster Shells Used to Restore Native Oyster Habitats
Marine biologist Danielle Zacherl and her students are using nonnative oyster shells discarded by restaurants to restore native Olympia oyster habitats and eroding Southern California shorelines.
OC Business Council Grant to Train Students for Semiconductor Workforce
A grant from the Orange County Business Council will support a workforce training program to prepare students for careers in the semiconductor industry.
Biology Grad Student Publishes 4 Research Papers in Scientific Journals
Class of 2026 biology grad Julia Teeple studied manta rays' filter feeding system and armadillos' armor.
Geology Alum Lands Environmental Planning Position at National Firm
Geology alum Tracy Ortega acquired the skills and education to land a professional position in the scientific workforce.