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Physics Outreach Director Donald Williams demonstrates how to make ice cream using liquid nitrogen.
Sep 15, 2023 15 Sep

CSM News Briefs: Genetic Counseling Workshop; Physics Outreach at Herrera Elementary

Genetic Counselors Provide Students Insight to Join the Profession. Genetic counselors Aisha Furqan and Jason Carmichael held a workshop Wednesday, providing Fresno State students with an insider perspective on joining the profession.  Furqan, a cancer genetic counselor at Stanford Healthcare, and Carmichael, genetic counselor manager at Valley Children’s Healthcare, shared the wide-ranging reasons for making […]

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Dr. Joseph Ross in his lab
Sep 09, 2023 09 Sep

$1 Million Gift Fuels Fresno State’s Genetics and Molecular Biology Research

Note to readers: This story was first published in Fresno State News. Read it here.  Students are gaining new opportunities to engage in scientific research thanks to a generous $1 million donation that established the first endowed chair position in the College of Science and Mathematics at Fresno State. The newly established chair position will focus […]

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Students in cybersecurity class at Fresno State
Sep 06, 2023 06 Sep

Fall Soft Start Cybersecurity Class Kicks off. Spring Enrollment Already Open

Soft Start, a cybersecurity training program funded by a $2.4 million federal grant for Valley residents, kicked off at Fresno State on Sept. 6 with students from different professions and backgrounds. Sam Ongeri, an experienced banker, described the class as well-thought-out and timely. “My objective as a participant is that I come out with a […]

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Dr. Karine Gousset, biology department
Aug 25, 2023 25 Aug

CSM Elevates Six Associate Professors to the Rank of Professor

Recently promoted professors in the College of Science and Mathematics have demonstrated exceptional commitment to students, service to the university and contributions to their respective fields.  Dr. Karine Gousset in Biology has excelled in teaching and made transformative contributions to research. Her proactive leadership during the COVID pandemic and dedication to graduate student success highlight her […]

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Dr. Aric Mine promoted to associate professor
Aug 25, 2023 25 Aug

Three Faculty Promoted to Associate Professors

Three faculty members in the College of Science and Mathematics have gained tenure and promoted to the rank of associate professors. To become an associate professor, one has to serve at least 6 years in a probationary period as an assistant professor. During the period, the faculty member must engage in activities that promote teaching […]

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CSM Faculty honored at recognition ceremony.
Aug 24, 2023 24 Aug

College of Science and Mathematics Welcomes New Faculty Members, Grant’s Promotions

The College of Science and Mathematics (CSM) is excited to welcome eight new faculty members. The Psychology Department, one of the largest in Fresno State, welcomes 4 new faculty, while the Biology, and Chemistry and Biochemistry Departments welcomes 3 and 1 faculty member, respectively.  CSM Dean Dr. Christopher Meyer will introduce the new and promoted […]

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Smittcamp Family Honors College
Aug 24, 2023 24 Aug

Almost Half of Fall 2023 Smittcamp Freshmen Join CSM as The Honors College Celebrates Silver Jubilee

Fall 2023 marks the silver jubilee for the Smittcamp Family Honors College (SFHC), one of Fresno State’s most prestigious scholarship programs. The 25-year milestone for the program noted in a university press release outlines its significant success since its existence. “In the years since it began, close to 1,100 high-achieving students have graduated, many going […]

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College of Science and Mathematic Dean Dr. Christopher Meyer
Aug 21, 2023 21 Aug

Welcome to Fall 2023: Message from Dean Meyer

Dear first-year, transfer, and returning Students, Warm greetings and welcome to Fresno State for the 2023 Fall Semester. To our incoming first-year students: As a fellow graduate of our sister institution, Chico State, where I obtained my degree in Chemistry, I understand the mix of excitement and anticipation accompanying the start of your college experience. […]

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Family Partnership Conference Cover
Aug 19, 2023 19 Aug

Family Partnership Conference Attracts Over 300 Participants Aug 19

On August 19, 2023, Fresno State’s College of Science and Mathematics, hosted a successful Family Partnership Conference, attended by more than 300 students and their parents. The event was co-hosted by Fresno State faculty, Dr. Mario Bencomo, Mathematics and Dr. Francine Arroyo, of Biology. Fresno State President Saul Jimenez-Sandoval addressed the students and their parents […]

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Fresno State President Saúl Jiménez-Sandoval
Aug 18, 2023 18 Aug

Fresno State Announces a New Five-year Strategic Plan

Written by Eddie Hughes | Fresno State News  Fresno State’s new strategic plan outlines the comprehensive goals and strategies that will steer the university in “growing the Valley of opportunity” over the next five years. “We will strengthen the academic preparation of our students and ensure their future success; enhance faculty research and staff development; […]