Archived Events and News
2023
April
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Geologist Goes Home to Study Turkey’s Destructive Earthquakes
Dr. Sinan Akçiz
February
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Future Geologist Studies Rare Meteorite From Mars
Vincent Mugica with Dr. Vali Memeti -
Turkish Earthquake Scientist Turns Turkey-Syria Earthquake Into Real-Life Lesson for Students
Dr. Sinan Akçiz
2022
September
August
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C.S.U.F. and Alabama Paleontologists Discover New Species of Giant Fossil Turtle
Dr. Jim Parham -
Marine Geologist Lands Stint at National Science Foundation
Dr. Joe Carlin
July
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California’s Drought: Geology Researchers Investigate How Mega Dry Spells Spark Urban Wildfires
Dr. Matt Kirby with Ashley Hansen
June
May
2021
April
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Paleontologist Uses Star Wars, Jurassic Park to Teach Wonders of Science
Gabe Santos with Dr. James Parham
March
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Geologists Identify Rock Source of Native American Cogged Stones From Orange County
Dr. Vali Memeti with Sierra Patterson and Ryan McKay
January
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Rock Solid CSUF Education Inspires Couple to Support Future Geologists
2020 Alumni of the Year, Christine Irwin and Alum Michael Irwin
2020
November
March
2019
November
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California’s Past Precipitation Tells Story of Climate Change Today
Dr. Matt Kirby and Dr. Joe Carlin with Stephanie Hernandez
August
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Coastal Wetlands Research Possible Solution to Combat Climate Change
Dr. Joe Carlin with Theresa Duncan -
Mapping Seismic Shaking
Dr. Sinan Akçiz with geology major Salena Padilla and Alumni Janis Hernandez and Brian Olson
June
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Yosemite: A Story of Fire and Ice
Dr. Vali Memeti and Dr. Natalie Bursztyn with Joseph Gutierrez and Isabel Guinto.
March
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New Study Finds Evidence of Ancient Major Flood Near Lake Elsinore
Luissa Johnston with Dr. Matthew Kirby and Dr. Darren Sandquist
February
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New Research Shows Microscopic Organisms in Gulf Limit Greenhouse Gases and Global Warming
Kylie Caesar with Dr. Sean Loyd
2018
December
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From small-town girl to scientist studying volcanic eruptions
Melissa Chambers with Dr. Vali Memeti
ROCKtober
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Extinct Tuskless Walrus Fossil Discovered in Orange County
Dr. James Parham -
The Digitization of Marine Invertebrate Fossils Brings Ancient Sea Life to Light
Dr. Nicole Bonuso and Dr. James Parham
June
2017
December
ROCKtober
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In his words: Cal State Fullerton undergrad searches for clues to volcanic eruptions
John Ayers with Dr. Vali Memeti
September
- Prehistoric Woolly Mammoth Skeleton Coming to Campus
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Floods are a serious threat to Southern California, say C.S.U.F. geologists
Dr. Matt Kirby and Dr. Joe Carlin -
Researchers Explore Yosemite for Clues About Volcanic Eruptions
Dr. Vali Memeti -
Like Texas, Floods Are a Serious Threat to Southern California; C.S.U.F. Experts, Students Study Flood History, Risks
Dr. Matt Kirby and Dr. Joe Carlin
August
July
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Bracing for the 'Big One'
Dr. Sinan Akçiz
April
March
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Earthquake Expert Prepares Next Generation of Earth Scientists
Dr. Sinan Akçiz -
Abrupt Sinking at Seal Beach Wetlands: Past Quakes at Fault
Dr. Matthew Kirby, Dr. Brady Rhodes, Dr. Joe Carlin, Rober Leeper, Angela Aranda
January
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Orange County Fossil Study Reveals Hidden History of Crocodiles in California
Michelle Barboza and Dr. James Parham with Brian Kussman and graduate student, Gabe Santos -
C.S.U.F. expert explains relationship between the Pacific Ocean and California's drought history
by Dr. Matthew Kirby -
Study of Extinct Seabirds Reflects Climate Change in Orange County, California
Dr. James Parham and graduate student, Peter Kloess
2016
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Weathering the Dry Spell, La Niña Is Here; Study Shows Evidence of Drought in California
Dr. Matthew Kirby -
Methane-Eating Microorganisms: A Solution to Climate Change?
Dr. Sean Loyd -
Geology Rocks This Summer in Montana For Future Geologists
Field Camp 2016 - GEOLSCI 481A -
O.C. Fossil Find: Grad Student Identifies Ancient Mammal Hippo-Like 'Desmostylian' Studied at Cooper Center
Dr. James Parham and graduate student Gabriel-Philip Santos -
C.O.A.S.T. and W.R.P.I. Research Poster Reception
Dr. Rhodes and graduate student Robert Leeper