California State University (CSU) Chancellor Timothy P. White hosted a live-streamed conversation with Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. As COVID-19 cases continue to rise in the state, Fauci shared his perspective on the challenges and opportunities facing the 23-campus CSU system, the nation's largest four-year university. The CSU was first to announce a move to primarily virtual instruction for the 2020-21 academic year, prioritizing the health and safety of its campus communities during the pandemic. The virtual event included a Q&A session between Fauci and the CSU campus presidents. The conversation is featured below in its ... Read More
STEM
Inside Higher Ed: ‘College Science Teaching’
Source: Inside Higher Ed Terry McGlynn is constantly promoting better teaching of science in American colleges and universities. A professor of biology at California State University, Dominguez Hills, and author of the blog Small Pond Science, he believes that good teaching is essential at every kind of college. But to achieve that, he thinks some of the incentives of American higher education (think of what generates raises at research universities) need to change. He's put his ideas together in a book, The Chicago Guide to College Science Teaching (University of Chicago Press). McGlynn answered questions about his book via email. Q: What are the major flaws of science teaching at ... Read More
Faculty Highlights: November 2020
Our faculty members participate in conferences around the world, conduct groundbreaking research, and publish books and journal papers that contribute to their field and highlight their expertise. We feature those accomplishments and more in this section. To share faculty news, email ucpa@csudh.edu. College of Education Anthony H. Normore, professor emeritus of graduate education, provided the keynote address to open the “Let Us Dream 2020” Triennial International Virtual Conference, which took place Nov. 20-22. Hosted by several countries including the U.S., India, and Germany, the conference focused on connecting local communities and service initiatives through global ... Read More
Professor Terry McGlynn’s New Book Offers Practical Advice for STEM Educators
When Professor of Biology Terry McGlynn writes about teaching on his blog Small Pond Science, he often receives comments from science instructors who are dedicated to their students but admit they lack formal pedagogical training. With his new book The Chicago Guide to College Science Teaching, McGlynn offers a practical guide for anyone teaching STEM disciplines at the college level, from newly appointed faculty and graduate students teaching lab sections, to well-seasoned professors seeking new and creative ideas. McGlynn, a recognized expert in the biology of ants and how insects respond to challenging environments, orients his research program around providing students the ... Read More
Master’s in Cyber Security Program Honored with 2020 Outstanding Credit Program Award
The Master of Science in Cyber Security program at California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) has been honored with the 2020 Outstanding Credit Program Award by the University Professional and Continuing Education Association, West Region. The award recognizes programs that are original in concept and/or approach in a degree-applicable or professional advancement format. Launched in 2018, the accelerated, 18-month program at is taught by faculty in CSUDH's Computer Science Department and offered through the College of Extended and International Education. ... Read More