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Transforming Geoscience Education: Inside the Groundbreaking 21st Century Field Geoscience Chevron BootCamps

Imagine gaining hands-on experience with cutting-edge technology while exploring the natural wonders of the Sierra Nevada. Thanks to the innovative 21st Century Field Geoscience Chevron BootCamps led by Dr. Christopher Pluhar, students recently had the opportunity to go beyond the classroom and dive deep into the world of geoscience. These immersive experiences offered a blend […]

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Gear for the Road: Keep our Trailers Rolling

Our Physics Outreach program is powered by a fleet of trailers packed with engaging science equipment, enabling us to bring interactive demonstrations to students throughout the region. However, keeping our trailers on the road requires ongoing maintenance and support. Currently, we need: New tires on one van Two oil changes Brake replacements for one van […]

Family Partnership Conference 2024 in front of the fresno state library

2024 College of Science and Mathematics Family Partnership Conference

Thank you for joining us for our 5th Annual Family Partnership Conference! This free virtual conference is the biggest event we host for our freshmen, transfer students, and their families! We shared some of the resources available to Fresno State students as well as best practices for learning, how to build support systems, and encouraging words from […]

Nathan Theng, President's Medalist

Nathan Theng Named 2024 Undergrad President’s Medalist

Computer Science Major Nathan Theng is Fresno State’s 2024 President Medalist. Theng stood out among eight other outstanding Dean Medalists to earn the top university honor.  Dr. Christopher Meyer, Dean of the College of Science and Mathematics, congratulated Theng and said he exemplified the best among our students.  Joined by his proud parents on the […]

The first annual Science and Mathematics Carnival at Fresno State

First Science and Mathematics Carnival Attracts Multiple Groups

Over 15 groups participated in the Science and Mathematics Carnival on Saturday, April 20. The first-of-its-kind event, organized through the College of Science and Mathematics Dean’s office, brought together aspiring scientists of different ages and experiences.  Associate Dean Dr. Jason Bush, who spearheaded the effort, described the event as successful and said he’s looking forward […]

Community members enjoy the eclipse at Fresno State

Solar Eclipse Attracts Hundreds to Fresno State’s Downing Planetarium

Hundreds gathered outside Fresno State’s Downing Planetarium to witness a partial solar eclipse on Monday, April 8. Dr. Steven White, a Fresno State physics professor and director of the Downing Planetarium, said almost 500 community members attended the historic event. White said after the eclipse, the public attended the shows, forcing them to add extra […]

Research Week Celebrates Scholarly Exploration, Collaboration

By BoNhia Lee | Fresno State News Click here to read the story from Fresnostatenews.com Fresno State junior Jessica Perez is investigating college students’ perceptions on the potential addictiveness and harm of psychedelic substances compared to cigarettes, alcohol and non-prescription opioids. The topic is a long way from Perez’s original major in art, but it was […]

Dr. Cory Brooks, a chemistry and biochemistry professor at Fresno State is the newly-named Editor-in-Chief of the Monoclonal Antibodies in Immunodiagnosis and Immunotherapy.

Dr. Cory Brooks Named Editor In Chief of Respected Science Journal

Dr. Cory Brooks, a chemistry and biochemistry professor at Fresno State and the newly named Editor-in-Chief of the Monoclonal Antibodies in Immunodiagnosis and Immunotherapy, said his appointment to head the respected publication is a recognition of Fresno State’s growing clout as a research institution.  “The College of Science and Mathematics has recruited a new generation […]

Central California Research Symposium

The 45th Annual Central California Research Symposium Kicks Off April 3, 2024

The 45th Annual Central California Research Symposium will be held Wednesday, April 3, at Fresno State’s Resnick Student Union. The Symposium is designed to present recent research findings to a diverse group comprising community investigators, college students, and faculty in the Central Valley, aiming to stimulate further research activities. It includes all research fields for […]

Dr. Anahit Hovhannisyan demonstrates how to use Virtual Reality, VR to Middle School Students.

BEST Science Saturday Event Attracts Young Aspiring Scientists

Middle school students had the opportunity to explore the world of science through a series of workshops at the Black Excellence in Science and Technology (BEST) Science Saturday event on Feb 24.  The event served Black and Indigenous students between 6th and 8th grades. These aspiring scientists engaged with the College of Science and Mathematics […]