Cal State East Bay College of Science

🎉 Happy Juneteenth or Freedom Day from the College of Science! 🎉 Just a reminder that the University will be closed on Wednesday, June 19th to honor this important day in history.

Juneteenth marks the end of slavery in the United States and serves as a reminder of the ongoing fight for freedom and equality. Let's take this time to reflect on our past, celebrate our progress, and continue working towards a better future for all.

🌈 Happy Pride Month from the College of Science at CSUEB! 🌈 We celebrate the history, resilience, and progress of the LGBTQIA+ community. Our inclusive space is open to all and we believe that science is for EVERYONE! 🏳️‍🌈❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

Another successful BAWM in the books! 🪱🪱🧬🔬 This year, the College of Science had the honor of hosting this awesome event and bringing together over 130 students, postdocs, and faculty from 10+ institutions in the Bay Area. From neuroscience to genetics, it was a day full of cutting-edge research and networking opportunities. Huge thanks to our amazing keynote speakers Dr. Dave Matus of Stonybrook University and Dr. Kang Shen of Stanford University for sharing their knowledge with us!

This year participants came from Stanford University, UCSF, UC Berkeley, UC Davis, UC Santa Cruz, SF State, CSUEB, SJSU, CSU Fresno, Santa Clara University, Northeastern University.

The BAWM 2024 T-shirt logo featured is the winning design from C. elegans researcher and artist Emily SooHoo from SJSU.

Visit our website for more info: https://tinyurl.com/3dspvdnc

Photos:
1. CSUEB Graduate Students, Michael Ngo on the left and Mark McMillan on the right.
2. BAWM attendee group photo.
3. BAWM morning poster session.
4. BAWM welcome sign.
5. BAWM 2024 T-shirt logo contest winner Emily SooHoo.

🌟 IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT 🌟 Starting tomorrow, May 17th, our administrative staff will be working remotely on Fridays until August 2nd. This means our college office, hub offices, and student service center will be closed, but don't worry - we're still here for you virtually! 📧💬 Our North and South Science buildings will remain open M-F all summer long. Stay connected with us and reach out if you need anything!

We will be open in person Monday - Thursday, 8:30am - 5pm.

Reach us by email:

College of Science Office
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CSCI Student Service Center
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Administrative Hub for Biological Sciences, Chemistry & Physics
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Administrative Hub for Computer Science & Engineering
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Administrative Hub for Math, Psyscholgy and Statistics
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Administrative Hub for Nursing
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Administrative Hub for Public Health
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Preprofessional Health Academic Program (PHAP)
[email protected]

: the application process is simple. Applications are still being accepted, so submit yours today and join our team as we further our impact on campus!

Visit the link 🔗 in our bio!

🎓👏Congratulations to all the College of Science graduates! 🎉 Your dedication and hard work have finally paid off, and now you're ready for the next exciting chapter in your life. Keep reaching for the stars and never stop learning. The world is yours! 🌟

👩‍⚕️🌟In honor of National Nurses Week (May 6-12) and Student Nurses Day (May 😎, CSUEB Nursing Department's Student Affairs Committee held it's 4th annual Student Nurses Awards. Congratulations to the incredible award recipients who embody our Core Values in their everyday lives. Embracing our core values is the heart of everything we do. From caring for our patients and team to fostering open communication and collaboration, thinking critically, embracing diversity, using evidence-based practice, embodying professionalism, and ensuring safety in all that we do.

The award recipients are:

Gerardo Segovia
Anabel Casillas
Juliette Tamura
Maria Zerga
Sabrina Javier
Sophie Cabot
Stephen Nguyen

Thank you to all of you who put in a nomination. Congratulations to all awardees and nominees.

To all nursing students in all programs: Your hard work, compassion, and passion for the profession of nursing do not go unnoticed. Happy National Nurses Week!

From education awards to PTO, discover what other benefits lie in store as a member of CSU STEM VISTA! 🌟🤩

Apply today and visit link 🔗 in our bio to discover more benefits!

🌟 Huge congratulations to Yi Shen Lee ! Yi Shen Lee is a first year MS Biology student pursuing research in the Sitaraman lab and won the second prize at the CSU wise research competition. She is tackling the sensory, central processing and motor circuits involved in simple decision making behaviors like egg laying in fruit flies. To this end she is using cutting edge genetic, connectomic and behavioral analysis. This project is funded by an NIH R15 award to the Sitaraman lab and CSR scholarship to Yi Shen. Yi Shen hopes by understanding the circuit basis of decision making which is based on the value of choices and consequences of actions she will learn more about how we make decisions. She is working in close collaboration with fellow masters student Namrata Dhungana and both women in stem believe that there is no project better than studying female decision making. Yi Shen Lee is planning to graduate in June 2025 and pursue a PhD program in Neuroscience.

Special shoutout to Dr. Divya Sitaraman for her amazing mentorship.

Keep shining bright, Yi Shen! ✨

🎉 Huge congratulations to Preeti Sundaramurthi !

Preeti Sundaramurthi won the first prize for her research on neural circuits underlying sleep and arousal. This project was conducted in the lab of Dr. Divya Sitaraman in close collaboration with Dr. Gerald Rubin at Janelia Research Campus, HHMI. Additional funding for this project came from NSF CAREER award to the Sitaraman lab and CSR and CSU Biotech award to Preeti. Sleep and wake regulation are conserved across species and using a combination of genetic, physiological and behavioral approaches, Preeti is decoding how sleep drive is regulated at the level of single synapses. Preeti is a final year Masters student and is defending her thesis in June and plans to pursue a PhD program in biomedical sciences next year. After graduation she will stay in the Sitaraman lab as a staff researcher to complete her fascinating project on sleep and wake circuits.

Great job Preeti !

🏆 So proud of Lu for presenting her groundbreaking NIH-funded research on pain relief at the CSU-wide Research Competition Cal Poly San Luis Obispo!

Lu presented her NIH-funded project titled "Simultaneous inhibition of sEH and FAAH alleviates inflammatory pain in rats”

She demonstrated that a novel drug synthesized by the Pecic Lab at Cal State Fullerton produces pain relief at a dose that is 300x smaller than traditional treatments such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Lu was mentored by Dr. Ram Kandasamy, Psychology.

Congratulations on your well-deserved first place win!

🌟 Congratulations to Triniti Gistand for taking home 2nd place in the CSU-wide research competition at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo! 🥈 Her mixed methods study on mindfulness-based weight loss among Latina women, mentored by Dr. Michael Stanton, is a true testament to her dedication and talent in public health. Super proud of you, Triniti - way to go! 👏🏽

We congratulate Josephine Fealy, our amazing CSUEB psychology student, on their first place win at the CSU-wide Research Competition at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo.

Josephine's research, which was mentored by Dr. Erica Baranski, was titled "ACEs in Adulthood: Looking Beyond Negative Outcomes"

Way to go, Josephine! You are an absolute rockstar!🎉👏 We are so proud of you ! All of your hard work paid off !

🎉 We have some exciting news to share!!! Katie Hermanson , a College of Science physics and astronomy student, crushed it at the CSU-wide Research Competition and took home 1st Place in the Physical and Mathematical Sciences Division at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo!!! 🏆👏 Katie poured her heart and soul into her research and presentation, and we couldn't be prouder of her well-deserved win! Katie's winning presentation was titled "The Search for Non-Interacting Particles Experimental Hunt (SNIPE Hunt)"

Congratulations Katie, you're a superstar!

Curious what your role would look like? Here’s a sneak peek 👀

Apply today through the link 🔗 in our bio!

🎨 Meet Hunny Jumani, a master's student in our College of Science Construction Management program with an incredible talent for art! 🏗️🎓 Hunny is transforming the byway between our Science buildings with a vibrant and inspiring mural. 🌟🖌️

Check out Hunny's art:

It's DNA Day🧬 Dive into the fascinating world of DNA with our classes in the College of Science! 💫 Unlock the secrets of your genetic code and discover what makes you, well, YOU. 🌿 Embrace your uniqueness and join us on this scientific adventure! 🔬✨

📢 It's official! If you are looking to kickstart your career, look no further! We are seeking individuals on their way to graduating and passionate about serving a diverse range of communities in higher education. This role is a part of the CSU STEM VISTA program.

Apply now through the link in our bio!

🌿🔬 At the College of Science, we're all about making a difference for our planet! From promoting environmental justice to advancing sustainability, we're committed to creating a brighter future. Check out the Office of Sustainability's week of activities to learn how you can get involved in being more sustainable too! 💚

Photo one: Our Green Biome Institute, which works to conserve biodiversity, improve human health and grow tomorrow's leaders through genetic research and conservation of California's endangered plants.

Photo two: In the Green Biome Institute greenhouse, Chamaecostus cuspidatus, commonly known as Fiery Costus, is flourishing.

🌎✨ Learn more at the link in our bio! 👆🏼

🌟The Associate Dean of Student Equity and Success, Dr. Julie Glass, was a rockstar at Welcome Day this past weekend, guiding incoming students through their academic journey at the College of Science. Our faculty were there to answer all your burning questions - we can't wait to welcome you to the family🔬💫

🎉 Huge congrats to Katie Hermanson for her impressive 2nd place finish at Grad Slam in the undergrad division! 🌟 Celebrating with Physics Professor Derek Jackson Kimball, Katie continues to shine bright in her academic pursuits. Keep up the amazing work, Katie! 🏆 💫

🎓📚 Unveiling the Research Maestro was a total success! Professor Erica Baranski and students Roya Oreo, Tarrick Sanders, and Wyatt Vandenheuvel led an engaging panel discussion on research papers. 🌟

🎓🤩 From tips and tricks to real-life experiences, we're all about mastering those structured writing assignments! 📝

🔬 Exciting news - The Braddock Center for Science and Innovation is nearly finished! Dean Singley and special guests just toured the spaces to finalize lab equipment decisions. We can't wait to move in and start exploring new possibilities with our classes and hands-on learning!🌟

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🔬✨ So proud of all the amazing young scientists who competed at the State Finals hosted by CSUEB and the College of Science! 🏅🌟 It was a day filled with curiosity, creativity, and fierce competition. Can't wait to see who will represent California at nationals! 🚀🌎

🌞🌑 Eclipse mania at the College of Science! 🌟 Telescopes everywhere, eclipse glasses on point, and endless discussions on the cosmic magic happening above us. Did you catch a glimpse of the total eclipse today? Share your awe-inspiring moments below! 🔭✨ 🌞🔭 🙌

🔬🦠🪴⚛️ Pick your favorite STEM subject and choose to support the College of Science at East Bay! We are shaping the future of science and leadership through dedicated education. On East Bay Giving Day, support our mission to empower the next generation of scientists and leaders in a variety of crucial fields. Your donation can make a difference ! ⭐⭐⭐

Give today: https://givingday.csueastbay.edu

Invest in the future of science and innovation by supporting our students through scholarships. Don't let financial barriers hold back the next generation of scientists. Your contribution is not just a donation, it's an investment in a brighter tomorrow. 🎓🔬💰

Give today : https://givingday.csueastbay.edu

🔬 Invest in the future of science by donating to ebgives! Being a research assistant as an undergraduate is a game-changer. It transforms students into scientists, boosts employability, and provides invaluable experience. Help pave the way for tomorrow's scientists - donate today! 🌟 💼🧪

Check out our research assistant, Gregory Mwamba: https://youtu.be/2qA8Ypio-jU

Give today: https://givingday.csueastbay.edu

Calling all science enthusiasts! 🧪💡 Help support faculty research and student innovation by donating to our Collaborative Research Awards. Your contribution will empower students to dive into hands-on projects and work closely with professors on cutting-edge research. Let's make a difference together! 🌟🔬

Collaborative Research Awards projects: https://ow.ly/x1QS50QLXrt

Give today: https://ow.ly/Ngqz50QLXrr

🌿 Join us on East Bay Giving Day, March 6th, to support student success in the Green Biome Institute! Your donation can make a huge impact on our mission of empowering students in biotech research. Let's preserve California's native plants together through conservation and innovative genomics. Donate today and help us reach our goal of sequencing 300 endangered plants by 2026! 🌱💚

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