A Modernized McCarthy Hall and the Remarkable Science Within
McCarthy Hall’s second-floor modernization is an opportunity to showcase research and encourage philanthropic support for scientific and mathematical endeavors.
Issue: Fall 2020/Winter 2021
Fall 2020/Winter 2021 TraNSMission Newsletter
Resilient Research: NSM Researchers Study Microbes, Mollusks, Mountains, and More
Cal State Fullerton NSM students and faculty continued to do important research during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Message from the Dean
Learn from Dean Johnson about the interesting stories covered in the Spring 2021 TraNSMission magazine as well as the College of Natural Sciences & Mathematics’ mission in action.
Faculty Focus: Fall 2020 / Winter 2021
Learn about the work and achievements of faculty in the College of Natural Sciences & Mathematics.
Mitigating the Impact of COVID-19 on Academic Research
Academic research was halted across the U.S. during COVID-19 shutdowns. Cal State Fullerton’s unique plan ensured essential research and fieldwork could continue safely.
Building Better Mirrors to Lead LIGO Into the Future
Cal State Fullerton alumnus Nick Demos designs and tests new mirror materials for LIGO gravitational-wave detection at MIT.
Former U.S. Public Health Official Shares Insights on COVID-19 Crisis
This isn’t retired Rear Adm. Pamela M. Schweitzer’s (BA ’82) first pandemic. When she studied biological science at Cal State Fullerton, she took immunology courses and did postgraduate work in immunology.
Rock Solid CSUF Education Inspires Couple to Support Future Geologists
Geology alumna Christine Irwin has an untamable curiosity for science.
Titans of Academia: María Soledad Ramírez
Meet antibiotic-resistance researcher María Soledad Ramírez, associate professor of biological science, who focuses on the dissemination and evolution of deadly bacterial pathogens.
Study Reveals Coronavirus Spreads Faster in Less Prosperous Counties
A study by a team of Cal State Fullerton student mathematicians revealed that the rate of spread of COVID-19 is significantly slower in the more prosperous counties across the United States, while the coronavirus spreads much faster in counties with lower average income.
Student Spotlight: Fall 2020/Winter 2021
Cal State Fullerton NSM students excel at exploration by inquiry and learning through discovery.
Center Honors Namesake’s Scientific Enthusiasm
The Begoviches’ gift helps the Center for Gravitational-Wave Physics and Astronomy expand its research capabilities.
Focus on Diversity and Inclusion
Faculty on the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee are examining issues of diversity, equity, inclusion, identity, privilege, and racism.
Geologists Identify Rock Source of Native American Cogged Stones From Orange County
CSUF alumna, Sierra Patterson, embarked on a study to help resolve an archaeological problem with geologic tools.
A Worthy Cause: Writing Fellowships Foster Graduate Student Success
Along with supporting faculty research and doing investigations on their own, most biological science graduate students teach lower-division lab courses, which takes time away from their studies and research, but carries its own rewards.
Danielle Zacherl: Carol Barnes Excellence in Teaching Award Copy
This year’s recipient of the Carol Barnes Excellence in Teaching Award is Danielle Zacherl, professor of biological science.
Scientist Receives Shields Award for Work to Fight Drug Resistance Copy
For infectious disease researcher María Soledad Ramírez, her ultimate goal is to contribute to the fight against drug resistance.
Ecologist and Exceptional Teacher-Scholar Is CSUF’s Outstanding Professor
Dr. Hoese consistently inspires eager minds to pursue careers in environmental biology, fosters their scientific development both in and outside the lab and classroom, and mentors them throughout the development of their careers.