Dozens of academically dynamic and diverse student researchers garnered top honors in 25 categories during California State University, Dominguez Hills' (CSUDH) 12th Annual Student Research Day (SRD) Feb. 15-16, showcasing the value and breadth of faculty-mentored research at the university. This year SRD yielded 349 research abstracts–more than any other year–from undergraduate and graduate students in nearly every academic department from which a total of 258 oral and poster presentations were selected for the conference. Topics at SRD covered a wide range of academic disciplines at the university, from history to health, business to biology, Chicana/o studies to computer ... Read More
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12th Annual CSUDH Student Research Day, Feb. 15-16
A record number of students will demonstrate the value of research–along with the breadth of research occurring at California State University, Dominguez Hills – at the 12th Annual CSUDH Student Research Day (SRD), which takes place Feb. 15-16 in the Loker Student Union. “By participating in faculty-mentored research, scholarship, and creative activity, students develop skills they will carry with them far beyond CSUDH,” said SRD Conference Chair John Price, professor and chair of CSUDH's Department of Physics. “[Students learn] systematic observation; formulation of a research question; detailed literature research; experimental design and execution; data analysis; and even public ... Read More
Matt G. Mutchler Examines HIV Prevention Communication among Black Gay and Bisexual Men
Professor of sociology Matt G. Mutchler's research over the past 20 years into HIV prevention and treatment issues, especially within the African American community, has garnered him more than 15 external research awards and respect as an expert in the field. In addition to serving as a faculty member at California State University, Dominguez Hills, he is currently a visiting professor with the Center for AIDS Prevention and Study at University of California, San Francisco, and director of community-based research with AIDS Project Los Angeles. Mutchler's more recent work addresses sexual communication among African-American gay and bisexual males and their close friends, and other sexual ... Read More
Research Students Gain Insights and Experience at National Science Conference
Nine undergraduate science students from California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) gained valuable experience participating at the 2016 Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minority Students (ABRCMS) held Nov. 9-12 in Tampa, Florida. Reflecting this year's theme, “Diverse Voices, Diverse Science: A Future of Excellence in STEM Research,” the four-day conference is designed to encourage underrepresented minority students to pursue advanced training in STEM and provide faculty mentors and advisors with resources for facilitating students' success. Now in its 16th year, the ABRCMS is the largest biomedical and behavioral sciences conference, attracting more than 4,000 ... Read More
CSU Dominguez Hills Scholars Attend, Present at SACNAS Conference
Two students from California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) presented posters detailing their research during the annual Society for Advancement of Hispanics/Chicanos and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS) National Conference from Oct. 13 to 15 at the Long Beach Convention Center. The conference is considered one of the largest annual gatherings of minority scientists in the country. SACNAS offers three days of cutting-edge science workshops, networking, training, mentoring, and cultural activities for students and scientists at all levels. In all, 11 CSUDH student scholars, six faculty and staff members, and others took part in the conference. The students are all scholars ... Read More
