The College of Science and Mathematics Deans office

Dean Meyer’s Day of Giving Challenge and Updates

We’re off to a great start with our Day of Giving fundraising effort.  We extend our heartfelt thanks to Lilia De La Cerda and the CASA team for their excellent representation of CSM during the kick-off breakfast meeting at the Smittcamp Alumni House. Visit our Instagram page to see the video of Lilia going live! […]

College of Science and Mathematics Dean Christopher Meyer joins the CASA team at the photo booth during the Open House event.

‘Haunted CASA’ Open House in Photos

His Royal Bulldogness, Victor E. Bulldog IV, dressed as Buzz Lightyear from Toy Story, was among the distinguished guests who graced the occasion at the Center for Access to Science for All (CASA), ‘Haunted CASA” Open House event held outside the McLane Annex. CASA relocated its operations to the Annex to pave the way for […]

Benjamin Awad and Keyara Piri display their presentation award certificates won and the SACNAS Conference.

CSM Students Awarded At SACNAS National Conference

Physics major Benjamin Awad and Keyara Piri, a biology major, won top awards for their presentations at the just-concluded 2023 SACNAS National Diversity in STEM Conference held in Portland, Oregon. SACNAS, the Society for Advancement of Chicanos / Hispanic and Native Americans in Science, is a non-profit organization founded in 1973 to reverse the underrepresentation of Chicano […]

Fresno State Students Jose Lopez, Isaac Ramos, Grace Burton and Angel Vargas spent Saturday morning tutoring and mentoring middle- through high school students in mathematics at New Vision Aviation at the Fresno Chandler Executive Airport.

Using Math to Serve the Community

Fresno State mathematics majors Jose Lopez, Isaac Ramos, Grace Burton, and Angel Vargas spent Saturday morning tutoring and mentoring middle- through high school students in mathematics at New Vision Aviation at the Fresno Chandler Executive Airport.  While giving back to the community, the Fresno State students practiced their teaching skills and approaches to explaining various […]

Sarah Bozsum is a senior biology major

Academic Journey Essay: Exploring Careers Through Experience

By Sarah Bozsum Senior, biology major Photo: Sarah Bozsum poses in front of the newly unveiled bronze statue of Victor E. Bulldog III, retired Fresno State’s live mascot, located at the front entrance of the Resnick Student Union. Photos by Maurice O. Ndole My childhood ambition was clear– becoming a veterinarian and soothe the suffering of […]

Day of Giving promotion events

Day of Giving: Donate to the College of Science and Mathematics

Day of Giving: Empowering Student Success and Fueling the Valley’s Growth Fresno State’s Day of Giving, an annual online fundraising initiative overseen by the University Advancement division seeks to motivate the broader Bulldog community to contribute to their preferred causes. Our mission for this year’s Day of Giving is clear: beating last year’s numbers. For the College […]

Victor E. Bulldog III statue in front of the Resnick Student Union.

Victor E. Bulldog III Immortalized in Bronze

There’s a new bulldog at Fresno State. A bronze statue of Victor E. Bulldog III, the university’s retired live mascot, was unveiled Wednesday at the Resnick Student Union in front of a capacity crowd, which included Bulldog III and his successor, Bulldog IV. Fresno State President Saúl Jiménez-Sandoval shared his pride in the university’s live […]

Alicia Betancourt

How an Internship at Fresno’s Discovery Center Shaped My STEM Journey

By Alicia Betancourt Junior, biology major My pursuit of a STEM career and education wasn’t just about following a passion; it was a relentless odyssey marked by late-night study sessions and groggy early mornings as I grappled with the intricate dance between mitosis and meiosis. There were moments when it all felt like a Sisyphean […]

Victor E. Bulldog and Timeout meet

It’s Homecoming Week; Time To Show Our Bulldog Pride

Despite chilly weather, students showed up in large numbers at the Fresno State Memorial Gardens to kick off the weeklong Homecoming Week events, which featured entertainment and giveaways.  DJ Kay Rich, a Fresno State alum, kept the party going, playing popular hits and bringing some students to the grass dance floor to show their moves. […]

CASA Scholars Participate in an Empowering Pre-Health Conference at UC Davis

Over 120 Fresno State students, under the Center for Access to Science for All (CASA) banner, embarked on an inspiring journey to northern California in pursuit of a world of boundless healthcare career possibilities awaiting them after graduation. The students attended UC Davis’ 2023 Pre-Health Conference, one of the nation’s largest events in healthcare education. […]