California State University, Dominguez Hills welcomed 29 faculty members this fall semester. Join the CSUDH Campus News Center in congratulating them on their new appointments! College of Arts and Humanities Fernando Severino, Assistant Professor, Communications Academic Background: Ph.D., Mass Communication, University of Minnesota Master of International Affairs, Columbia University B.S., Journalism, Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile Research Interests/Current Projects: Severino's research areas and interests are in the intersection between mass media and international affairs, political communication, and journalism studies. Prior to CSUDH: Severino served as ... Read More
Psychology
Philip Vieira Receives NSF Grant to Advance Skills in STEM Education Research
Philip Vieira, associate professor of psychology at California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH), has received a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant totaling more than $228,000. Created for early- and mid-career researchers, the funding will enable Vieira to conduct rigorous fundamental research in STEM education by examining retention among students in STEM majors through a First-Year Seminar course. Vieria’s project is funded through NSF’s Education and Human Resources Core Research: Building Capacity in STEM Education Research (ECR: BCSER) program. “This grant an important first step in developing a robust research program in STEM education on our campus in order to support ... Read More
Diverse: Issues in Higher Ed: A Battle for the Soul of Our Nation
Op-ed by CSUDH President Thomas A Parham appears in the June 4 issue of Diverse: Issues in Higher Education. Minneapolis, Minnesota, is a long way from Brunswick, Georgia and Louisville, Kentucky. Yet the three areas are now inextricably linked by the recent tragedies that befell African-American citizens – murdered in those locations by citizen vigilantes or police officers. Each illuminates a teachable moment that we would do well to learn from, and demonstrates that even during a historic pandemic, when we are all supposedly “in this together,” that we still have a long way to go as a society before we truly reach “togetherness.” These tragedies shout out a familiar refrain to ... Read More
Inside Higher Ed: Q&A with CSUDH Clinical Psychologist Norma Quintero
Source: Inside Higher Ed Skip to the Q&A with Norma Quintero below. Things are heating up. I encourage everyone to get out and grab some sunshine (with a mask on, of course). Before we get to it, some fun things to cleanse your palate. The Washington Post's TikTok guy, Dave Jorgenson, sat down with Rainn Wilson (aka Dwight from The Office) to talk about anxiety and breathing techniques. It's a strangely calming interview to watch. I found some nice wildlife shots for you. And yes, there is yet more UFO news. Before we move on, this is a gentle reminder that you'll find our weekly Q&A if you scroll down. Last week, I talked with a university psychologist about what ... Read More
Nine Toros Receive Top Honors During Statewide CSU Student Research Competition
Showcasing the high standards for student research and faculty mentorship at California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH), nine students garnered top honors in four categories during the statewide 2020 CSU Student Research Competition, which was hosted via Zoom by CSU East Bay on April 24-25. Studio arts major Jose Espinoza earned first place in the Creative Art and Design category for his art presentation “Illustrating Historical Truth through Visual Research.” Espinoza’s work has its origins in his lifelong fascination with history, and his belief that stories found in history books are often not accurate. His award-winning art reflects the colonization of Mesoamerica ... Read More
