Graduate Recognition 2019-2020
The College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics is proud of each and every one of our graduating students. Our celebration of this highlight in your academic careers begins with this virtual recognition. We look forward to celebrating more when we get to see you all and congratulate you in person at the CSULB 71st Commencement. We know that you are truly the best and the brightest. We are excited to recognize this milestone in your professional development and we cheer you as you begin your next chapter.
VIDEO: Commencement 2020 Message from the CNSM Dean
Dear Graduates, today is the day you would have celebrated at commencement this year had the COVID-19 epidemic not forced us all to be safer at home. I am sad that we are unable to gather in celebration of your achievements at this time.
However, I am grateful that so many of you were able to find a way to overcome the unexpected challenges and successfully complete the semester. I am also grateful that we will be able to celebrate these achievements at a later date.
Earning a bachelor's degree or a master's degree takes a lot of hard work. Earning it when your last term has been derailed by a pandemic is exceptional.
All of you should be proud of yourselves. Persevering in science and mathematics through the last many years is a testament to your inner strength, your perseverance, and your willingness to sacrifice now for a better tomorrow. Well done!
Today is a day for celebration, but also a day for reflection on what made it possible for you to get here. If we were all together, I would ask you to take a moment to thank all of those who helped you get here, be it your close friends, your classmates, or your chosen family.
Today is still a good day to thank those around you. Indeed in this time of social distancing, it is even more important for you to reach out to those you love and respect, and those to whom you owe a debt of gratitude, even if you can only do so electronically.
If we were all physically together today, as you crossed the stage and shook my hand, you would be able to look out on everyone in the audience and see your faculty there so happy for your success. You would see them happy to see you embark on the next step of your life's journey. They would be applauding you, shaking your hands, and celebrating with you.
Know that even though we are not physically together, the faculty are still celebrating your accomplishments, they are still wishing you success as you journey on, and they are still celebrating your achievements in their hearts.
Let me close by simply saying,
Congratulations to the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics graduating class of 2020!
Commencement Awards
The faculty of the College are proud to announce the following commencement award recipients.
Graduate Dean's List of University Scholars and Artists
![headshot_leo_giannetta.jpg Leo Giannetta](/sites/default/files/images/headshot_leo_giannetta.jpg)
Leo Giannetta, M.S. Geology
![headshot_chloe_vangrootheest.jpg Chloe Anna Van Grootheest](/sites/default/files/images/headshot_chloe_vangrootheest.jpg)
Chloe Anna Van Grootheest, M.S. Biology
![headshot_lee_macklin.jpg Lee J. Macklin](/sites/default/files/images/headshot_lee_macklin.jpg)
Lee J. Macklin, M.S. Biochemistry
Not pictured:
- Antonio Garcia Vallejo, M.S. Physics
Outstanding Thesis Awards
![headshot_emily_meese.jpg Emily Meese](/sites/default/files/images/headshot_emily_meese.jpg)
Emily Meese, M.S. Biology
![headshot_phillippe_ly.jpg Phillippe Ly](/sites/default/files/images/headshot_phillippe_ly.jpg)
Phillippe Ly, M.S. Chemistry
![headshot_marc_salinas.jpg Marc A. Salinas](/sites/default/files/images/headshot_marc_salinas.jpg)
Marc A. Salinas, M.S. Physics
![headshot_amelia_strickland.jpg Amelia Anne Strickland](/sites/default/files/images/headshot_amelia_strickland.jpg)
Amelia Anne Strickland, M.S. Science Education - Secondary Science Education
Not pictured:
- Ian McGregor, M.S. Geology
Graduating Phi Beta Kappa Nominees from Members in Class 2018-2019
- Xiwen (Eri) Xu, Biological Sciences
- Claudia Camacho Garcia, Mathematics and Statistics
Phi Beta Kappa Nominees from Members in Class 2019-2020
![headshot_valeria_sanchez.jpg Valeria Sanchez Sanchez](/sites/default/files/images/headshot_valeria_sanchez.jpg)
Valeria Sanchez Sanchez, Mathematics and Statistics
Not pictured:
- Jesus Flores, Biological Sciences
- Emily Shu, Chemistry and Biochemistry
- Alondra Fernandez, Environmental Science and Policy
Departmental Honors
Biological Sciences
![headshot_anna_nguyen.jpg Anna Van-Anh Nguyen](/sites/default/files/images/headshot_anna_nguyen.jpg)
Anna Van-Anh Nguyen, B.S. Biology - Molecular Cell Biology and Physiology
![headshot_kevin_trinh.jpg Kevin Khoa Trinh](/sites/default/files/images/headshot_kevin_trinh.jpg)
Kevin Khoa Trinh, B.S. Biology
![headshot_matan_grunfeld.jpg Matan Grunfeld](/sites/default/files/images/headshot_matan_grunfeld.jpg)
Matan Grunfeld, B.S. Biology - Molecular Cell Biology and Physiology
![headshot_christine_uy.jpg Christine Angelica Uy](/sites/default/files/images/headshot_christine_uy.jpg)
Christine Angelica Uy, B.S. Biology - Organismal Biology
![headshot_amanda_haas.jpg Amanda C. Haas](/sites/default/files/images/headshot_amanda_haas.jpg)
Amanda C. Haas, M.S. Biology
![headshot_nicholas_dasilva.jpg Nicholas James DaSilva](/sites/default/files/images/headshot_nicholas_dasilva.jpg)
Nicholas James DaSilva, M.S. Biology
![headshot_alisha_monsibais.jpg Alisha Nicole Monsibais](/sites/default/files/images/headshot_alisha_monsibais.jpg)
Alisha Nicole Monsibais, M.S. Microbiology
![headshot_hannah_mandias.jpg Hannah Caroline Rattu Mandias](/sites/default/files/images/headshot_hannah_mandias.jpg)
Hannah Caroline Rattu Mandias, B.S. Biology
![headshot_mikayla_vanbel.jpg Mikayla Anne Van Bel](/sites/default/files/images/headshot_mikayla_vanbel.jpg)
Mikayla Anne Van Bel, M.S. Microbiology
Not pictured:
- Vi Ngoc Quynh Phan, B.S. Microbiology
- Grace Maeko Yomogida, B.S. Biology - Molecular Cell Biology and Physiology
- Shahe Raffi Tchillingirian, B.S. Biology
- Tina Yuting Wang, B.S. Biology
- Longthy Thanh Nguyen, B.S. Biology - Molecular Cell Biology and Physiology
- Angele De Silva, M.S. Microbiology
Chemistry and Biochemistry
![headshot_jude_khatib.jpg Jude Bassam Khatib](/sites/default/files/images/headshot_jude_khatib.jpg)
Jude Bassam Khatib, B.S. Biochemistry
![headshot_darian_gamble.jpg Darian Jordan Gamble](/sites/default/files/images/headshot_darian_gamble.jpg)
Darian Jordan Gamble, B.S. Biochemistry
![headshot_william_wellman.jpg William Henry Wellman](/sites/default/files/images/headshot_william_wellman.jpg)
William Henry Wellman, B.S. Chemistry
![headshot_jonathan_godinez.jpg Jonathan Godinez](/sites/default/files/images/headshot_jonathan_godinez.jpg)
Jonathan Godinez, M.S. Biochemistry
![headshot_kristi_ishihara.jpg Kristi Mari Ishihara](/sites/default/files/images/headshot_kristi_ishihara.jpg)
Kristi Mari Ishihara, M.S. Chemistry
![headshot_bingli_wang.jpg Bingli Wang](/sites/default/files/images/headshot_bingli_wang.jpg)
Bingli Wang, M.S. Chemistry
Geological Sciences
Not pictured:
- Carl S. Jung, B.S. Geology
- Art Willoughby, B.S. Geology
Mathematics and Statistics
![headshot_nathaniel_morrison.jpg Nathaniel Joseph Morrison](/sites/default/files/images/headshot_nathaniel_morrison.jpg)
Nathaniel Joseph Morrison, B.S. Mathematics - Applied Mathematics; Physics
![headshot_nicholas_roy.jpg Nicholas Roy](/sites/default/files/images/headshot_nicholas_roy.jpg)
Nicholas Roy, B.S. Mathematics - Applied Mathematics
![headshot_valeria_sanchez.jpg Valeria Sanchez Sanchez](/sites/default/files/images/headshot_valeria_sanchez.jpg)
Valeria Sanchez Sanchez, B.S. Mathematics - Mathematics Education
![headshot_kirsten_miller.jpg Kirsten Miller](/sites/default/files/images/headshot_kirsten_miller.jpg)
Kirsten Miller, M.S. Mathematics - Applied Statistics
![headshot_bao_vu.jpg Bao Vu](/sites/default/files/images/headshot_bao_vu.jpg)
Bao Vu, M.S. Mathematics - Applied Statistics
![headshot_selina_chaves.jpg Selina Alyse Chavez](/sites/default/files/images/headshot_selina_chaves.jpg)
Selina Alyse Chavez, M.S. Mathematics - Mathematics Education for Secondary Teachers
Not pictured:
- Ricky Lee, M.S. Mathematics
Physics and Astronomy
![headshot_mary_usufzy.jpg Mary Marouf Usufzy](/sites/default/files/images/headshot_mary_usufzy.jpg)
Mary Marouf Usufzy, B.S. Physics
![headshot_roshell_lamug.jpg Roshell Lamug](/sites/default/files/images/headshot_roshell_lamug.jpg)
Roshell Lamug, B.S. Physics
![headshot_edward_garcia.jpg Edward James Garcia](/sites/default/files/images/headshot_edward_garcia.jpg)
Edward James Garcia, B.S. Physics
Not pictured:
- Megan Louise Barry, M.S. Physics
- Nicholas Alexander Werner, M.S. Physics
Science Education
- Christine Maree Karlberg, M.S. Science Education - Elementary and Middle School Science Education
Richard D. Green Dean's Award - Outstanding Department Baccalaureate Graduates
Biological Sciences
![headshot_natalie_winans_0.jpg Natalie Winans](/sites/default/files/images/headshot_natalie_winans_0.jpg)
Natalie Winans, B.S. Microbiology
Chemistry and Biochemistry
![headshot_stephanie_leal_0.jpg Stephanie Leal](/sites/default/files/images/headshot_stephanie_leal_0.jpg)
Stephanie Leal, B.S. Biochemistry
Geological Sciences
![headshot_francine_cason.jpg Francine Marcelle Cason](/sites/default/files/images/headshot_francine_cason.jpg)
Francine Marcelle Cason, B.S. Geology
Mathematics and Statistics
![headshot_jennifer_gensler.jpg Jennifer Gensler](/sites/default/files/images/headshot_jennifer_gensler.jpg)
Jennifer Gensler, B.S. Mathematics
Physics and Astronomy
![headshot_nathaniel_morrison.jpg Nathaniel Joseph Morrison](/sites/default/files/images/headshot_nathaniel_morrison.jpg)
Nathaniel Joseph Morrison, B.S. Physics; Mathematics - Applied Mathematics
Richard D. Green Dean's Award - Outstanding Student Teacher in Science
![headshot_holly_carpenter.jpg Holly Carpenter](/sites/default/files/images/headshot_holly_carpenter.jpg)
Holly Carpenter, Single Subject Credential - Biology
B.A. Environmental Science and Policy, California State University, Long Beach
University-wide Commencement
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