Four computer science (CS) majors at California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) are spending the fall 2018 semester at Google's headquarters in Mountain View, Calif., gaining professional experience and real-world skills from Google engineers, as part of the company's new Tech Exchange program. CSUDH students Jorde Guevara, Jesus Nunez, Anthony Ong, and Aaron Sotelo joined 64 of their peers from 11 historically black colleges and universities (HBCU) and Hispanic-serving institutions (HSI) across the country in the immersive experience that includes a full load of applied CS courses, including computational theory, database systems, and product management, coupled with real-world ... Read More
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Kids Conference Puts STEM into Action for Inner-City Youth
What: “STEM in Action: A Kids Conference” When: Thursday, May 31, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Where: California State University, Dominguez Hills' North Lawn. The university is located at 1000 E. Victoria Street, Carson, CA 90747. Click here for directions and a printable campus map. Summary: California State University, Dominguez Hills' (CSUDH) 4th Annual “STEM in Action: A Kids Conference” on May 31 will provide close to 1,000 inner-city students the opportunity to participate in hands-on interactive science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) activities that will help inspire them to become lifelong learners. Designed around the theme, “Outer Space: A Mission to STEMIA 2018,” ... Read More
How Big Data is Destroying Your Privacy
Nancy Deng, associate professor of Information Systems, was interviewed by the company ConsumerTrack, Inc. for a web feature that reveals how "big data" is utilized by digital data brokers to monetize, sell, and profit from an individual's personal information. The piece appeared on MSN Lifestyle, and the company's website gobankingrates.com. Source: MSN ... Read More
Cal State Dominguez Hills Honors the Old with New Fab Lab
As subtle as it may be, there's a profound difference between A. Quincy Jones and the Quincy Jones. Though both made their names producing creative work in '60s-era Los Angeles, the latter is a music producer who worked with the likes of Michael Jackson, and the former is an architect known for, among other ventures, the original design of California State University Dominguez Hills (CSUDH). One of these talented fellows recently had a “fab lab” integrated into their oeuvre, and here's a hint – it's not going to win a Grammy. The new Toyota Center Fab Lab at CSUDH, however, might still win awards despite being theoretically undanceable. Thanks to the efforts of the Los Angeles office of ... Read More
We Shall Overcome: Mother Daughter Return from Tragedy to Graduate Together
Cynthia Perry and her daughter, Keisha Keller began attending California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) together as business administration majors in the fall of 2014. As they progressed in their studies, the strength of their relationship and “friendship” always helped them support each other to achieve their academic goals, and on May 16, 2016, when the close-knit mother and daughter faced unthinkable tragedy, their bond is what helped them stay strong, sustaining them in the face of deep sorrow. Keller had gone to bed the night before, anticipating taking her last final exam the next day. She was excited about the prospect of donning a cap and gown later that week during ... Read More
