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The Sustainable Food Systems program within CSUSB’s Department of Health Science and Human Ecology is hosting a new webinar series exploring food sustainability. All sessions will be held from noon to 12:30 p.m. on Zoom, and each webinar features a 20-25 minute presentation or interview, followed by a question-and-answer session.
February 26, 2026

CSUSB students, faculty, staff and community members are invited to participate in a new webinar series, which will provide a forum for meaningful conversations about food sustainability while offering valuable resources for students pursuing the Sustainable Food Systems minor.

CSUSB student research teams, led by faculty from the School of Computer Science and Engineering, presented four papers on emerging artificial intelligence topics at the highly competitive IEEE International Conference on Semantic Computing.
February 24, 2026

CSUSB student research teams had four papers accepted for presentation at the prestigious IEEE International Conference on Semantic Computing, a leading global conference on data, semantics and artificial intelligence.

Jasmin Graham
January 27, 2026

Cal State San Bernardino will welcome marine biologist, author and science advocate Jasmin Graham for a special book talk on Feb. 11 as part of the Gerald M. Scherba Lecture Series. The event, free and open to the public, will take place from noon-1 p.m.

Guillermo Escalante
January 26, 2026

Guillermo Escalante, associate dean in the College of Natural Sciences and professor of kinesiology, models discipline and applied expertise at CSUSB — on campus and in competitive bodybuilding. After a three-year break, he returned to high-level competition last summer, earning seven top 10 finishes.

Nicole Dabbs
December 12, 2025

Nicole Dabbs, kinesiology professor and department chair, has been named president-elect of the Southwest Regional Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine, beginning a three-year leadership cycle in which she will serve as president-elect, president and past president.

CSUSB deans and associate deans led panel discussions at the Council of Colleges of Arts and Sciences 60th Annual Meeting, which brought together academic leaders from across the country to share best practices and strengthen liberal arts and sciences education.
November 21, 2025

Cal State San Bernardino helped shape national conversations on higher education leadership and resilience at the Council of Colleges of Arts and Sciences (CCAS) 60th Annual Meeting in St. Louis. Sastry Pantula, dean of the College of Natural Sciences, led a panel discussion focused on how academic leaders can navigate change and thrive in an ever-evolving higher education landscape.

The CNS Science Carnival featured interactive exhibits, live science demonstrations, and hands-on experiments led by CSUSB faculty, staff and students.
October 29, 2025

Cal State San Bernardino’s College of Natural Sciences (CNS) hosted its fall CNS Science Carnival, bringing together approximately 500 Inland Empire K-6 students, educators and parents for an immersive day of hands-on learning and exploration.

The Fall Open House and Donuts with the Dean event, scheduled for Sept. 11, was designed to support students on their educational and professional journeys at CSUSB. Donuts will be provided in the morning, adding a sweet start to a day focused on building community and preparing for academic success.
September 11, 2025

Open to all STEM students, the full-day event is designed to introduce attendees to the people, programs and resources that will support their academic and professional journey at CSUSB.

Sarah Grebenok
September 4, 2025

Sarah Grebenok, a senior geology major, was awarded the highly competitive Science, Mathematics and Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship from the U.S. Department of Defense, making her the first CSUSB student to receive this national STEM honor.