Fall 2018 Newsletter
Student Spotlights
Biological Science
Read about Biological Science Department Highlights here...
Development
Chemistry & Biochemistry
Read about Chemistry and Biochemistry Department Highlights here...
LSAMP
Alexandro Luna, a GRAM (graduate readiness and access in mathematics, scholar, and LSAMP (Luis Stokes Alliance in Minority Participation) participant presented his research results from a summer international research program in Uzbekistan (International Research Experience for Students in Uzbekistan) at the Fall Western Sectional Meeting of American Mathematical Society on October 27, 2018 in CSU San Francisco. One of organizers, Professor Michael Bishop (CSU Fresno), stands next to Alex. The GRAM program provided for the travel expenses.
Geological Sciences
Read about Geological Sciences Department Highlights here...
cSUF SACNAS
The new CSUF SACNAS Club is working hard to promote Diversity in STEM on the CSUF campus through activities and events such as our newsletter, tables at campus events, and our Instagram account. More than 100 students attended the club’s SACNAS Conference Practice symposium on October 5th in the Titan Student Union, where they provided feedback to SACNAS club members who were presenting posters at the 2018 National Diversity in STEM conference in San Antonio.
The club welcomes new members from all STEM fields! Join us for our next general meeting on November 5 at 6:30 pm! For more information, Follow @sacnascsuf on Instagram and Sign-up for our newsletter through our webpage: bit.ly/sacnascsuf.
Welcome NSM's New Staff
Chanda Ishisaka
Name:
Chanda Ishisaka (pronounced “Shawn-duh”)
Educational Background:
M.Ed. Student Development Administration at Seattle University
B.A., Criminology, Law, and Society at University of California Irvine
Current Position:
Career Specialist for CNSM
Department:
Career Center
Previous Work Experience:
Academic Advising in the CSU system, community college, and private university. Also experienced in commuter, transfer student services, and financial literacy. Worked on one of the first awarded Minority Serving Institutions (MSI) grants in the country for Asian American Pacific Islander campuses called the Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander - Serving Institutions Program (AANAPISI).
One thing you’d like others to know:
On the weekends I’m at the beach practicing with my dragonboat team. Dragonboat is a sprinting paddling sport made up of a team of 20 people on a boat. If you’re interested in trying dragonboat, let me know.
Favorite Film:
Grease
Favorite Quote:
"When I dare to be powerful, to use my strength in the service of my vision, then it becomes less and less important whether I am afraid." -Audre Lorde
Giasmine Pesantes
Name:
Giasmine Pesantes
Educational Background:
B.A. in Sociology – University of California, Riverside
Current Position:
Department Coordinator, ASC-II
Department:
Physics
Previous Work Experience:
ASA II in ISDS Department – Mihaylo College of Business & Economics
One think you’d like others to know:
I love to travel, camp, and do yoga.
Favorite Film:
The Pursuit of Happyness
Favorite Quote:
“If you want to live a happy life, tie it to a goal, not to people or things.”
-Albert Einstein
CRISTINA LEE
Name:
Cristina Lee
Educational Background:
B.F.A., Art Illustration at California State University, Fullerton
Current Position:
Department Coordinator, ASC-II
Department:
Chemistry and Biochemistry
Previous Work Experience:
International Admissions and Outreach CSUF.
One thing you’d like others to know:
I love cats! All the cats!
Favorite Book:
The Tea Rose by Jennifer Donnelly
Favorite Quote:
“Too blessed to be stressed.” -Unknown
MORGAN Smith
Name:
Morgan Smith
Educational Background:
B.A. in Communications, Emphasis in Entertainment and Tourism, California State University, Fullerton
Current Position:
Administrative Support Assistant
Department:
Mathematics
Previous Work Experience:
Orange Coast College Administrative Assistant, and Event and Wedding Planner in Orange County and Beverly Hills
One thing you’d like others to know:
I graduated from California State University, Fullerton in 2016 and I am thrilled to join the Department of Mathematics. Go Titans!
Favorite Film:
Beaches
Favorite Quote:
“The best preparation for tomorrow is doing your best today.” -H. Jackson Brown Jr.
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