California State University, Dominguez Hills recognized five of its faculty for their excellence in the classroom, in scholarship and in service to their profession during the 2014 Faculty Awards reception on March 20 that also honored years of service milestones and the more than 200 faculty members who help reduce book costs to students through the Affordable Learning Solutions program. “Tonight is especially important to us as an institution because our campus wouldn't be here without these hard-working and high-quality faculty,” said Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Ellen Junn. “It is with great pleasure as your new provost that I be able to preside and recognize the ... Read More
Awards
Computer Science Receives IEEE Computer Society Regional Outstanding Small Student Branch Award
The California State University, Dominguez Hills student branch chapter of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Computer Society has been awarded the 2014 IEEE Region 6 Outstanding Small Student Branch Award. The award was presented at a ceremony in San Jose on Feb. 1. “This is a great achievement for our students,” said Computer Science Department Chair Moshen Beheshti. “It shows how active our students have been. They're really doing a great job.” The IEEE is the world's largest professional organization for the advancement of technology, and its Computer Society is the leading computing membership organization, with chapters and student branches all over the ... Read More
Ninth Annual Student Research Day: A Rewarding Experience in Record Numbers
Record numbers marked the ninth annual California State University, Dominguez Hills Student Research Day (SRD) on Feb. 13. This year SRD featured the work of 316 students and 63 faculty mentors–a 70 percent increase in participation within the last three years alone. In its first year, in 2005, with 63 oral presentations and 11 posters, the on-campus conference, has nearly tripled in size with 180 total presentations this year, according to Laura Robles, emeritus professor of biology and acting associate vice president of Research and Funded Projects, who has been on every SRD planning committee since it was established. “It's really become something that is taking on a life of its ... Read More
Professor of Anthropology Jerry Moore Honored with Prestigious Book Award
The Society of American Archaeology (SAA) has named Jerry Moore, chair of Academic Senate and professor of anthropology at California State University, Dominguez Hills, the recipient of its 2014 Book Award for his book, “The Prehistory of Home” (University of California Press, Berkeley, 2012). Moore will be formally recognized with the presentation of a plaque during the SAA's Annual Business Meeting and Awards Ceremony to be held in Austin, Texas, on April 25. He will also receive a citation in The SAA Archaeological Record and acknowledgment on the awards page of the SAA website. The society awards two prizes annually to honor recently published books; one for a book affecting ... Read More
Kenny Seeton Receives 2013 Management Excellence Award
For his innovative work and management of staff at California State University, Dominguez Hills, Central Plant Operations Manager Kenny Seeton has been recognized with the university's 2013 Management Excellence Award. “Kenny runs our Central Plant HVAC operations, keeping everyone on campus comfortable during their busy work day. But, probably what most people don't know about Kenny is that he also serves as the campus energy manager,” said Jonathan Scheffler, director of Physical Plant, who nominated Seeton for the award. “I believe that it is in this role that Kenny has truly added value to our university and to the students that we educate. His commitment to sustainable, energy ... Read More