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.
Research and Creative Activities
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Theoretical Chemist Lauded With 2025 Henry Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Award
Theoretical chemist Andrew Petit has received the 2025 Henry Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Award from the Camille and Henry Dreyfus Foundation.
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Marketing Students Develop Strategies to Boost Bone Marrow Donors
CSUF marketing students conducted research to help NMDP increase bone marrow donors in the 18- to 35-year-old age range.
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Energy and Sustainability Summit Explores Solutions for a Greener Tomorrow
At CSUF’s fourth annual Energy and Sustainability Summit, local officials discussed how to engage the community to achieve climate goals.