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Marvin Cornejo is on path to becoming a doctor
Dec 06, 2023 06 Dec

From El Salvador to Fresno State: Chem Major’s Inspiring Story Featured in Fresno State Magazine

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 […]

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Benjamin Awad and Keyara Piri display their presentation award certificates won and the SACNAS Conference.
Oct 31, 2023 31 Oct

CSM Students Awarded At SACNAS National Conference

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 […]