For Professor Laura Talamante, teaching involves more than instructing students on how to analyze and write about history; it’s about weaving her personal stories into her teaching to help students discover connections to the past. Talamante, who teaches European and women’s history at California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH), focuses her teaching and research on issues related to human rights and social justice. Her expertise centers on the 18th century philosophical movement “the Enlightenment” and its effect on Revolutionary France, with a specific focus on women and citizenship development. “There are a lot of steps to becoming a researcher and writer, and ultimately a ... Read More
Research
Are Museum Bones on Display Real or Replica?
“The few that are available for medical study become pretty expensive and that’s why we end up purchasing plastic replica skulls because they’re just easier to get a hold of and they hold up better because real human skulls are quite fragile.” – Sarah Lacy, assistant professor of anthropology, was interviewed for the NBC-4 News feature “Are Museum Bones on Display Real or Replica?" Lacy's interview begins at 14:20 minutes in the piece. Source: NBC-4 News ... Read More
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
Hilary Dayag’s Research Takes on Complex Healthcare Issues
Hilary Valenova Dayag has pushed his research and other academic endeavors far beyond what is typically expected of a college student. A passion for seeking solutions for issues related to healthcare, diversity, and inclusivity, Dayag, a Master of Public Administration (MPA) student at California State University, Dominguez Hills, has delved deep into such complex topics as the economic impact of counterfeit pharmaceutical drugs on the medical supply chain and how to better provide healthcare for underserved communities. “This is an exciting time to be living with all the innovations in healthcare coming to Southern California, as well as the rest of the nation. Changes in policy and ... Read More
Benito Gómez Personalizes Spanish Literature for his Students
Professor Benito Gómez’s passion for researching and writing about Hispanic authors and literature is only matched by his enthusiasm for sharing it with his students in unique ways. As a professor of modern languages at California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH), Gómez prepares students who intend to study Spanish in graduate school, and/or teach Spanish in high school. His unique ways of creating intellectual stimulation and motivating his students have earned him CSUDH’s 2018 Excellence in Research, Scholarship and Creative Activity Award. “I felt very honored when I was nominated because the nomination came from my students. I’m not a big fan of recognitions when they are ... Read More
