California State University, Dominguez Hills will host its second STEM in Education Conference for science, technology, engineering and math educators at all levels from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 7 in the Loker Student Union Ballroom on campus. Hosted by several of the university's grant-funded teacher preparation program–Math and Science Teaching Initiative, Noyce Scholars Program, Transition to Teaching, Transition to Teaching Online, Urban Teacher Residency program, and Master Teachers Fellow--the 2014 STEM in Education Conference will highlight innovative strategies and best practices for STEM educators. More than 300 educators from across the state of California are ... Read More
Archives for May 2014
CSU Dominguez Hills Announces Appointments of Deans of Undergraduate and Graduate Studies
California State University, Dominguez Hills Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Ellen Junn has announced the appointment of Kaye Bragg and Dorota Huizinga as the university's new deans of undergraduate studies, and graduates studies and research, respectively. “We are very pleased to have Dr. Huizinga and Dr. Bragg lead these two important units within the Division of Academic Affairs,” Provost Junn said. “Their proven commitment to student success and learning outcomes will only strengthen the academic integrity of CSU Dominguez Hills.” Dorota Huizinga, Dean of Graduate Studies and Research Dorota Huizinga will join CSU Dominguez Hills as dean of graduate studies and ... Read More
Field Notes from Peru: A Blog by Dr. Jerry Moore and Anthropology Students
Professor of Anthropology Jerry Moore and four students, Claudio Carini, Michelle Garcia, Martha Ramos, and Steve Rosales, are in Peru using geophysical techniques to help answer archaeological questions at sites dating from as old as 4700 - 4300 BC and as recent as AD 1400 - 1500. This is their blog. (Note: posts are added with most recent at the top.) ¡Saludos, Tumbes! Dated: June 11, 2014 Posted by: Jerry D. Moore This phase of the research is nearly done. We leave for Guayaquil tomorrow and fly the next day back to LAX. We finished the last bit of fieldwork yesterday morning. Over the last weeks we have conducted ground penetrating radar and magnetometer ... Read More
Emeritus Faculty Association Awards Scholarships and Grant to Dedicated Students and Faculty
The California State University, Dominguez Hills Emeritus Faculty Association awarded its 2014 scholarships and grant to four CSU Dominguez Hills students and a faculty member to encourage professional and academic development in areas such as public service and the life sciences. The association, which is made up of more than 200 members, was established to serve the interests of retired members of the general faculty at CSU Dominguez Hills and to support the academic life of the university. Donations from emeritus faculty and their friends support the association's scholarships and grants. The recipients are below: Leo F. and Margaret B. Cain Scholarship The Leo F. and ... Read More
CSU Dominguez Hills Awards Record Number of Alumni Scholarships
The California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) Alumni Association awarded a record number of students with scholarships to provide them with the funds needed to continue their education. Eight CSU Dominguez Hills students–four undergraduate and four graduate–were handpicked for a 2014-15 CSUDH Alumni Scholarship, given to students with strong academic records and service to the university and their communities. This marks the first year that more than two students have been awarded. “The continuous generosity of our alumni never ceases to amaze me and I am grateful for their contributions,” said Gayle Ball-Parker, director of Alumni and Family Programs at CSU Dominguez Hills. ... Read More
