This story was first published in Fresno State News. Santa Claus is flying to town in a red-nosed Piper Cherokee plane – or “sleigh,” as Fresno State professor Dr. Tamas Forgacs calls it.. Playing the role of Santa, Forgacs, a Fresno State mathematics professor and command pilot for Angel Flight West, departed from Fresno’s Chandler […]
Dear CSM students, staff, and faculty, Receive my warmest holiday greetings. As we approach the end of another year, I am grateful for the incredible commitment and resilience each of you has shown. Your passion for learning, teaching, and advancing science and mathematics is the heartbeat of our College. To our students, thank you for […]
Fresno State’s Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences recently welcomed 48 fourth-grade students and six staff members from Golden Charter Academy for a unique educational experience. Dr. Mara Brady, department chair, highlighted the Nov 17 event as part of the students’ geology unit. “Golden Charter is a great school to partner with since it focuses […]
Whoever said math is boring has never attended Fresno State’s Department of Mathematics Day (DMD). The Nov 17 event was packed with edifying and fun activities, including Math Jeopardy, where teams of student mathematicians went head-to-head in a battle of solving math problems; Ignite Talks, which provided the audience with insightful 5-minute presentations on various […]
Friday, Nov 17, 2023 is shaping up to be a busy day at Fresno State and with the College of Science and Mathematics (CSM) Here’s a list of a few events in our radar; Mathematics Day of Mathematics aka Math Madness The 9th Annual Department of Mathematics Day (DMD) will take place Friday featuring several […]
Members of the Fresno State student government play a crucial role in representing student interests and creating a connection between students, staff, and faculty. Here’s the College of Science and Mathematics senator, sharing his vision. Name: Virun Raj Major/Program in CSM: Master of Biotechnology Year in School: First-year graduate student Background: I am a first-year graduate student in […]
More than 20 College of Science and Mathematics students stepped forward to be part of the Dean’s Student Advisory Council (DSAC). The students, drawn from different departments, came together last Wednesday and got to know each other and meet the dean while enjoying pizza and soft drinks. Associate Dean Dr. Jason Bush welcomed the students, […]
The Fresno State Physics Outreach Program took center stage on Fresno’s local CBS47 show in a segment showcasing several captivating experiments to inspire the next generation of scientists and educators. Under the leadership of program director Don Williams, Physics Outreach strives to make science engaging and accessible to young minds. The CBS47 segment highlighted several […]
At least 8 clubs affiliated with the college of science and mathematics set-up tables and engaged students in last weeks Club Day and Donuts with the Dean event held at Science II rotunda and courtyard. Associate Dean Dr. Jason Bush, welcomed the students, the students networked with the associate dean and other students engaging in […]
Note to readers: This story was first published in Fresno State News. Read it here. Students are gaining new opportunities to engage in scientific research thanks to a generous $1 million donation that established the first endowed chair position in the College of Science and Mathematics at Fresno State. The newly established chair position will focus […]
