Dr. Cory Brooks, a chemistry and biochemistry professor at Fresno State and the newly named Editor-in-Chief of the Monoclonal Antibodies in Immunodiagnosis and Immunotherapy, said his appointment to head the respected publication is a recognition of Fresno State’s growing clout as a research institution. “The College of Science and Mathematics has recruited a new generation […]
Chemistry and biochemistry associate professor Dr. Kalyani Maitra, who recently participated in USDA’s E. Kika De La Garza (EKDLG) Science Fellowship, says the experience transformed how she supports and advises her students. “The fellowship opened my eyes to the varied roles within the USDA,” Maitra, an E. Kika De La Garza (EKDLG), said. “I now […]
An inorganic chemistry study under chemistry professor Dr. Masaki Uchida, 4 student, and 3 faculty co-authors was published in the Journal of Chemistry Education. The publication comes three years after the research started and all student co-authors graduated. “This project initially started before covid in the spring of 2020 with four undergraduate students,” Uchida said. […]
A serotonin molecule structure tattoo on his right wrist summarizes Marvin Cornejo’s attitude toward life — optimism and resilience. Serotonin is a brain chemical that regulates mood, sleep and various functions in the human body, contributing to feelings of happiness and well-being. “I got [the tattoo] as a reminder of my love for chemistry and […]
Physics major Benjamin Awad and Keyara Piri, a biology major, won top awards for their presentations at the just-concluded 2023 SACNAS National Diversity in STEM Conference held in Portland, Oregon. SACNAS, the Society for Advancement of Chicanos / Hispanic and Native Americans in Science, is a non-profit organization founded in 1973 to reverse the underrepresentation of Chicano […]
It was an Aaron and Aaron presentation. Aaron Asparin and Aaron Chhun, senior biochemistry majors and Smittcamp Family Honors College students, took the front of the class at Ag Mechanics room 102 to present their research at the weekly Chemistry Seminar Series in front of their peers and professors. Aaron Asparin An Investigation of Effective […]
John Gutierrez, a senior biochemistry major at Fresno State, delivered a captivating presentation on Oct. 6 entitled “Magnifying the Truth: A Look Into TEM and SEM in Forensic Science.” Transmission Electron Microscopes (TEM) and Scanning Electron Microscopes (SEM) are advanced imaging tools used in scientific research, including materials science and biology. Gutierrez said every detail […]
Students and Alums from Fresno State and USC participated on a field trip at the nutrition supplement giant, Nutrilite plant in Buena Park, Ca. Upon arrival, visitors to Nutrilite are greeted with friendly front desk employees who welcome them to an exceptionally clean work decorated with pictures and meticulous text branding against an uncluttered white […]