College of Science & Math at Fresno State

Join Dr. Rosa Toro from the Psychology Department as she shares her expertise and talks about the importance of culture, communication, and its impact on well-being. #bulldogstrong

Nicholas Olveda is a first-generation college graduate that recently earned his degree in Biochemistry. His drive stems from the loss of his younger cousin from a rare type of cancer. When he began his journey at Fresno State his mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. He has used the tragedies in his life to fuel his motivation and focus on his goals. His career goal is to work in cancer research and positively impact the field by finding new ways to treat and diag...nose cancer. Nicholas leads by example, during his time at Fresno State he participated in numerous programs and organizations including Emory's Laney Graduate School Summer Opportunity for Academic Research (LGS-SOAR), Tri-Beta Biological Society, Chemistry Club, Fresno State CSU-Lsamp , RISE, and SACNAS. He was awarded the Research Initiative for Scientific Enhancement (RISE) fellowship. He has a deep desire to educate underserved minority students to pursue higher academic achievement and provide them with the resources to become successful. In Fresno State Chemistry Club he does outreach with elementary school students to expose them to STEM. He attributes one of his best experiences to working in Dr. Chen's lab to research flavonoid synthesis as potential cancer therapeutic. The research he worked on sheds light on possible therapeutic treatment in metastasis LNCaP prostate cancer cells. Nicholas adds, "My time here has provided endless opportunities to engage in research at the undergraduate level as well as providing a bridge to pursuing graduate research opportunities." Although he lost his job due to COVID-19 he sought after new opportunities and was hired at E.&J. Gallo Winery as a seasonal lab technician. He is currently working on applications to Ph.D. and Master's programs. #BullDogStrong #FresnoState #BioChemistry

Souvie Somsacksy, is a Fresno State biology major. She is a first-generation college student that immigrated from Laos as a child. Her goal is to pursue and MD/PhD. For the past 4-years she has worked as a scribe at the Saint Agnes Medical Center. In the summer she finished a COVID-19 convalescent plasma research internship with Mayo Clinic. She is involved in Fresno State HCOP, RISE, NIH RISE Cohort, and an ambassador for the Laotian American Community of Fresno (LACF). Thr...ough COVID-19 she has continued her research in Dr. Jason Bush's lab. "I am currently conducting follicular variant of papillary thyroid cancer (FVPTC)," she explains. " In the most basic sense, I am looking for patterns of mutations in cancer genes among thyroid cancer tissue from a sample of 20 Central Valley deceased patients. My hope is that we will be able to identify mutation patterns in DNA that will help in the early detection of FVPTC." In her free time she uses her small business, Fresno Aroids, as a platform to educate people on the science behind caring for different species of plants as well as discussing topics of ethical plant sourcing. She is a strong advocate for minority communities and encourages students to pursue a degree in STEM. #BulldogStrong #FresnoState

Ayanna Alewine is in her final year at Fresno State and is majoring in Environmental Earth Science. Currently, she is doing research for her undergraduate thesis. "I have taken samples at the campus Auger Farm and will be running them through an XRF device to identify the compositional makeup of the soil," Ayanna explains, " I seek to understand the shifts in composition and weathering rates in this area and discover ways to mitigate elemental losses critical to agricultur...al yield." She is a proud first-generation college student that participates in the OBSS (Official Black Student Success) program. She encourages students to pursue a degree in STEM, "Pursuing any degree in STEM will be a challenging road, however the contributions and advancements that you make during and after your degree journey will sustain scientific knowledge for future generations." #godogs

The Applied Behavior Analysis Services (ABA), founded by Dr. Marianne Jackson secured a 3 million dollar contract with CVRC for the next three years. ABA plans to increase their services and provide more extensive training to the graduate students in the ABA Master's Program. For more information, visit: https://bit.ly/3pZGBja #FacultyExcellence #StudentSuccess #CommunityOutreach #FresnoState #ABA

The Los Angeles Times recently featured our very own alumni, Dr. Rene Ramirez, an emergency medicine physician, and Dr. Veronica Ramirez, a pediatrician. They met the summer before coming to Fresno State. Rene proposed at their graduation, right after Veronica had her diploma in hand. On March 29, 2020, during the initial coronavirus lockdown, Veronica gave birth to their 4th child. They have worked diligently to keep their community and family safe during COVID-19. Click h...ere to read the LA Times full story: https://lat.ms/3aUXdCT #BulldogStrong #BeBold #CSMAlumni #FresnoStateAlumni

The night: Saturn and Jupiter appeared closest in the night sky than they have in centuries, in an astronomical event called a conjunction. What makes this yea...r’s spectacle so rare? It’s been nearly 400 years since the planets passed this close to each other in the sky, and nearly 800 years since the alignment of Saturn and Jupiter occurred at night, as it has for 2020, allowing nearly everyone around the world to witness this great conjunction. See more

Right now Dr. Ulrike Muller is studying the fastest predator known to scientists it can catch and swallow its prey in less than a millisecond. And yes, it’s a plant. A carnivorous plant called bladderwort. https://bit.ly/3hcgmCR

Dr. Alexandria Hansen, assistant professor in the Biology Department, has organized a symposium covering new inroads on how to improve modes of instruction. The symposium is January 5, 2021. https://bit.ly/2Kl6U4l

The 42nd Central California Research Symposium will be held virtually! Abstracts are due: February 17, 2021 Live Symposium on Zoom: Weds., April 14, 2021 Learn more: https://bit.ly/3hgbhJW

Dr. Rory Telemeco, an Assistant Professor of the Department of Biology is in his third year at Fresno State. Join us in congratulating him on his new role in (IACUC) https://bit.ly/3mCRSUr

The College of Science and Mathematics regretfully announces the passing of Kenneth Jones on October 23, 2020, from heart complications. https://bit.ly/3kfNMjT

E’lisa Lee, a graduate student in our Physics Department, recently became a co-author of the Nature Astronomy paper which discovered potential signs of life in the upper atmosphere of Venus. https://bit.ly/3etaUtO

Computer Science students at Fresno State need your support. Your donations will directly assist students to organize workshops, hackathons, and many more virtual opportunities. Click the link the learn more: ... https://bit.ly/3mE1leM See more

Dr. Matin Pirouz shares the research she is conducting in the Computer Science Department. #FresnoState #CSMFresno https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j0yQ5TswhS0

Dr. Don Williams from our Department of Physics shares some fun science facts on PBS LIVE!

Dr. Don Williams lead our Physics Outreach program on PBS

Join the Chemistry Club on Friday, October 23rd from 10:00 a.m. to 11: 00 a.m.!

In place of our monthly ABA club meeting we will be hosting a forum with Dr. Marianne Jackson. Dr. Jackson will be sharing information about the Applied Behavior Analysis program here at Fresno State. We look forward to seeing you there!

Make the most of your college experience. Join us in the College of Science and Mathematics FALL FAIR We will share about the clubs and organizations our college has to offer. ... You’ll hear from our current students and alumni to get a real perspective on the importance of getting involved. October 20,2020 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Register today! The link is in our bio. See more

by @smittcampfamilyhonorscollege: Born and raised in the Central Valley to Indian immigrants, Ajmeet Pama-Ghuman is driven to create small communities in the work she does. She graduated from Kingsburg High School in Kingsburg, CA as a valedictorian. As president of Key Club, Ajmeet volunteered over 200 hours, promoted inclusivity with Sikh Honors and Service Society (SHSS), juggled officer positions, and researched for GLOBE. Ajmeet wants to pursue medical school with a bachelor’s in biology in hopes of researching diseases. SFHC is excited to welcome her to the 2020 SFHC Cohort! #SFHC #2020Cohort #bulldogborn #biology

Academic research is a driving force behind innovation in science, technology, and culture. Our students have the opportunity to join a research group as an undergrad or graduate. Dr. Mara Brady shares about the incredible research she is conducting. https://youtu.be/ibOgVYLUdpA

Lathisms celebrates Hispanic and Latinx mathematicians by showcasing their talent, work, and activities, one a day, during Hispanic Heritage Month. Dr. Mario Banuelos from our Mathematics Department was recently honored. @Fresno_State https://bit.ly/3kVtmNU

Graduate student Parneet Saran from the Computer Science Department shares her research experience with Dr. Pirouz. https://bit.ly/3mMxiCp