Presented by the Office of Student Research (OSR) in collaboration with Academic Research and Graduate Studies: CSUSB's Research Week will be held on Monday April 8th - Thursday April 11th, 2024. Encompassing a week of activities to celebrate the research and scholarly achievements of faculty and students across campus in all disciplines. We invite everyone to attend and see all the amazing things happening on campus. For individual event day information and times please see below.
Schedule of Events
Monday, April 8th, 2024
Research Week Kickoff
Time: 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Location: Coyote Walkway
Description: The Research Week kickoff will feature music, tabling, free swag and an interactive chalk art for all to enjoy as we kick off Research Week 2024!
Register to Attend: https://csusb.campuslabs.com/engage/event/10003049
Principal Investigator's Reception
Time: 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Location: SMSU South 106AB
Description: The Principal Investigator’s Reception is held to honor faculty and Project Directors engaged in extramural grant activities.
Tuesday, April 9th, 2024
Grad Slam
Time: 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Location: San Manuel Student Union South (SMSU), Theater
Description: Join the Office of Graduate Studies for our university-wide Grad Slam! Watch as our students present their timely, and provoking graduate work. The catch? They have to do it in three minutes or less to a non-expert audience and a panel of community judges. The winners will be awarded prize money and move on to the CSU-side competition!
Register to Attend: https://www.csusb.edu/graduate-studies/events/grad-slam-three-minute-thesis
Wednesday, April 10th, 2024
Mellon Mays Keynote Speaker, Dr. Sylvia Zamora
Title of Talk: Latinos and Race Across the Border
Time: 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Location: Online via Zoom
Description: Dr. Zamora is an Associate Professor of Sociology at Loyola Marymount University hailing from Los Angeles. Her research and teaching focuses on the racialized experiences of Latinos in the U.S. and across Latin America.
Her book, Racial Baggage: Mexican Immigrants and Race Across the Border examines racialization as a transnational process that not only changes immigrants themselves, but also everyday understandings of race and racism within the United States and Mexico.
In her upcoming talk, Dr. Zamora will shed light on the profound ways in which the immigration experience can reshape our understanding of race in both home and host countries. Your attendance promises to broaden perspectives on these critical societal dynamics.
Register to Attend: https://csusb.campuslabs.com/engage/event/10000417
Thursday, April 11th, 2024
13th Annual "Meeting of the Minds" Student Research Symposium
Time: 10:30am - 5:30pm
Location: SMSU North (2nd floor) and Center for Global Intelligence (CGI)
Description: At the "Meeting of the Minds" Student Research Symposium, CSUSB graduate, undergraduate, and alumni students have the opportunity to showcase their research and creative activities (RSCA) through oral, poster, and creative presentations.
Register to Attend: https://csusb.campuslabs.com/engage/event/9672311
Keynote Speaker, Andrew Ramirez
Title of Talk: Journey as a First-Gen Queer Latino Graduate Student
Time: 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Location: SMSU N Conference Room A/B (In Person and Virtual via zoom)
Description: Andrew Ramirez is presently pursuing a Ph.D. at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) in the field of bioengineering. His academic journey includes earning an M.S. degree in Bioengineering from UCLA and a B.S. degree in chemical engineering from UC Davis. Raised in the Inland Empire, Andrew is a first-generation college student and the child of Mexican immigrants. He identifies as queer and is deeply committed to his studies.
In his upcoming presentation, Andrew will share insights into his academic path, participation in diversity programs, research endeavors, and his role as a mentor for aspiring scholars. Andrew is dedicated to providing support, mentorship, and advocacy within his community.
Register to Attend: https://csusb.campuslabs.com/engage/event/10033708
Thursday, April 18th, 2024
OSR Recognition Reception
Time: 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Location: SMSU North Amphitheater
Description: This OSR Recognition Reception is held to honor faculty who mentor students and acknowledge the students for their achievements in research and creative activities.
RSVP to Attend (Invite Only): https://csusb.campuslabs.com/engage/event/10029869