Project DE-STRESS is preparing the next generation of geologists through hands-on research into the history of the southern San Andreas fault. The year-long program, a collaboration between CSUSB and the University of Cincinnati, provides students with field experience, professional development and pathways to graduate school and careers.
CSUSB graduate student Mayra Silva Barcenas received national recognition at the American Chemical Society Fall Meeting 2026 for her glucose-monitoring research, with her poster selected among the conference’s top 10 and receiving the Best Digital Poster Award.
Through laboratory research, the CIRM Bridges Program and mentorship from Nicole Bournias-Vardiabasis, professor of biology, Michael Zepeda discovered a way to connect his passion for science with community advocacy. The two-time CSUSB biology graduate will pursue a doctorate at UC Irvine, focusing on toxicology research with real-world impact.
Guillermo Escalante, associate dean of student success and enrollment management and director of strategic partnerships, has been elected president of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, one of the world’s leading organizations in sports nutrition, exercise science and human performance.
Mahmood Nikbakhtzadeh, assistant professor of environmental health science, has been appointed to the California Department of Pesticide Regulation’s Sustainable Pest Management Advisory Committee, which will play a key role in supporting the state’s efforts to evaluate and reduce pesticide-related risks while advancing sustainable pest management practices.
Katy Rodriguez Wimberly, assistant professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy, was selected as one of 21 astronomers nationwide for the 2026 cohort of the prestigious American Astronomical Society Harlow Shapley Visiting Lecturers Program. This initiative supports faculty in sharing their research through engaging, accessible talks while inspiring curiosity about the universe.
CSUSB’s Department of Geological Sciences celebrated its 35th anniversary with a campus gathering that highlighted its impact on students, alumni and the region. The event recognized distinguished alumni, honored retiring faculty, and underscored the department’s contributions to education, research and workforce development.
CSUSB’s College of Natural Sciences hosted the CNS Science Carnival, welcoming nearly 500 Inland Empire students, teachers, staff and families for a day of hands-on STEM exploration. The event featured interactive exhibits, live demonstrations and engaging learning experiences led by CSUSB faculty, staff and students.
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.