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In the ISPACE 360° Theater, visitors were guided through an immersive and interactive science experience to observe evidence of the sand dollars' adaptation to climate change and engaged in discussion on the consequences for future generations. The exhibit was a collaboration between Drs. Doug Pace (marine biology), Siavash Ahrar (biomedical engineering),…

The College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics is proud to welcome 6 new faculty members to our college!

Biology Professor Ted Stankowich utilized 3D printing to give his students a hands-on anatomy lesson in assembling a replicated humpback whale skeleton. The 13-foot model is suspended from the ceiling of the Mammal Lab. These types of collaboration foster a sense of community and achievement for CNSM students.

The California Resources Corporation and CNSM have teamed up to create the Urban Coast Fund and support research into protecting our local coastline.

CSULB faculty have been awarded a 6-year $4.2M grant from the NSF's Partnership for Research and Education in Materials (PREM) program. The grant opens doors to new opportunities for CSULB students in research, education, and broadening participation in materials science.

More than 2,700 people visited Cal State Long Beach on July 20 for the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics annual open house. The community event showcased the college's research and achievements while engaging children in educational activities.

The College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics is proud of each and every one of our graduating students. Here a list of commencement awards given to our students from the graduating class of 2024.

The Physics and Astronomy Department hosted the Great North American Eclipse Viewing on the Long Beach State campus, where people stretched out on the grass, listened to eclipse-appropriate music, and watched the celestial event with special viewing glasses.

Dr. Judy Brusslan was recently elected to the rank of Fellow in the American Association for the Advancement of Science! Members elected to Fellow are those whose "efforts on behalf of the advancement of science, or its applications, are scientifically or socially distinguished."

Congratulations to our CNSM winners of the 2024 University Achievement Awards: Dr. Christine Whitcraft, Dr. Raisa Hernandez Pacheco, Dr. Tom Maricich, and graduate student Emily Marquez.

Dr. Kelly Young has been select as the recipient of the Wang Family Excellence Award for Outstanding Faculty Innovator in Student Success for her innovative mentoring training program that impacts up to 140,000 CSU students. Congratulations, Dr. Young!

Congratulations to Dr. Andrea Balbas and Dr. Alex Klotz on their recent National Science Foundation CAREER Awards! CAREER Awards are some of the most prestigious offered by NSF, given to those "who have the potential to serve as academic role models in research and education and to lead advances in the mission of their department or organization."