Dr. Karine Gousset, the newly-appointed Chair of the Biology Department, has embraced the challenge and outlined her vision, encompassing three pillars: curriculum, research, and supporting students. “As the biology department Chair, my primary goals are to modernize our curriculum, enhance our research infrastructure, and foster an environment that prioritizes student success,” Gousset said. These objectives […]
Parts of the Science I building are shuttering for renovation, to modernize the building. The move has affected several classes, labs and student support programs. The biology department, the Center for Access to Science for All, and the Academic Resource Center, popularly known as CASA and ARC respectively, have relocated their operations to the McLane […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]