Our deadlines are fast approaching for two major student research events. In addition to the CSU Student Research Competition (below), we’re gearing up for the 45th Central California Research Symposium, set for the Resnick Student Union on Weds., April 3.

The Symposium’s Call for Abstracts is available online, with all applications due by Thurs., Feb. 15. Students from all disciplines are encouraged to present. Late submissions will not be accepted. Applicants are invited to choose between a 12-minute oral presentation or a poster presentation. Each student may submit only one application as a lead author. Note that all faculty mentors will be required to electronically approve applicants prior to acceptance.

Students are also invited to participate in one of two CCRS Abstract Writing Workshops, hosted by the Graduate Student Success Center on Mon., Feb. 5 and Mon., Feb. 12 (both at noon). Both workshops will be offered via Zoom, and students can register online. 

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact event coordinator Sarah Chaffins at schaffins@csufresno.edu.

• The Governor’s Office of Planning and Research has awarded nearly $569,000 to the California Water Institute’s Research and Education Division at Fresno State for a project that addresses drought and flooding by planning for sustainable use of surface and groundwater. CWI will partner with Self-Help Enterprises, North Kings Groundwater Sustainability Agency, Madera County Groundwater Sustainability Agency and Mid-Kaweah Groundwater Sustainability Agency for this project.

• Sagata Bhawani (Construction Management) received a three-year grant from the Rochester Institute of Technology (via the Lemelson Foundation) for his project, "Toward Institutionalization of Sustainability in Engineering and Related Curricula.”

• Marianne Jackson (Psychology) received a $100,000 grant from the Sanger Unified School District to provide Behavior Intervention Services.

• Mabel Franks (Welty Center) received a $60,000 grant from the USDE (via Clovis Unified) to conduct an evaluation for the Clovis Unified School District’s Climate Transformation Program.

• Matin Pirouz (Computer Science) received second-year funding from the National Science Foundation for her project, "Training Teachers for Inclusive Computer Science Education in K-12: A Study of Effectiveness, Persistence and Retention in Three Noyce Programs."

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• Kalyani Maitra was recently featured on the USDA website, where she discussed her experience as an E. Kika De La Garza (EKDLG) Science Fellow. The program is designed to create opportunities for faculty and staff from Hispanic-serving institutions to collaborate with USDA staff to gain insight into the resources available to their institutions and their students.

• Jason Bush settles in as CSM Associate Dean: "I am a staunch advocate of education through research and wholeheartedly support all endeavors that lead to capacity building and student success programs in STEM."

• Jason Whiting (Recreation Administration) and his students partnered with Fresno Unified School District and Adventure Education Solutions to host winter camps for over 600 students this past winter break.

• Faculty Q&A with Andrea Polegato (MCLL): "I am passionate about connecting students with Italian culture, literature, and language, and fostering an inclusive learning environment that celebrates diversity."

• Thomas Holyoke (Political Science) was quoted in an ABC30 segment on the importance of being informed when heading to the ballot box.

• Join CSU Long Beach for two upcoming online webinars: The first will be on Friday, Feb. 9 from 11 a.m.-12 p.m. and features USDE Deputy Asst. Director Beatriz Ceja. The second webinar will be on Friday, March 1 from 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m. and focuses on the NSF's CAREER program. RSVP for both webinars at the links above.

• ORCID Workshop for Researchers: Funding organizations, publishers, and research institutions are increasingly requiring ORCID iDs from researchers. This workshop will help you get ahead of the game. Weds., Feb. 7, from 11 a.m.-Noon.

• Did you miss the National Science Foundation (NSF) Fall 2023 Virtual Grants Conference? All recorded conference sessions are now available on NSF’s Policy Office website in the Resource Center. Recordings are also available on YouTube. 

• Eric D. Hadden was named as the new Water, Energy and Technology Center Director: "I view the WET Center as one of the best mechanisms we have to provide early-stage entrepreneurs in the ag, energy, and water spaces with the resources and physical space they need to gain a competitive advantage and accelerate their growth in the region that we call home."

• Varselles L. Cummings has been named as the new director of the Cross Cultural and Gender Center. A Fresno native and graduate of Edison High School, Varselles returns to his roots after two decades away, bringing with him a wealth of experience and a passion for fostering inclusive excellence on college campuses.

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