CSU-SACNAS working to create inclusive community in STEM
While SACNAS was initially meant to bring representation to a few minority groups, it has evolved to become inclusive of all minoritized groups in STEM.
Category: "Students"
Re-envisioned: PACe becomes the Precalculus Center
Student success in precalculus math has long been the mission of the PACe center (Paced Algebra to Calculus electronically.) Now, with a new name – the Precalculus Center – an updated physical space, and programming built on the latest research in the science of learning, this mission will continue with full force.
Psychology students participate in Research Experience for Undergraduates poster session
Two psychology majors participated in the Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) Program this year: Corey Simpson and Nikki Wasinger.
Biology student conducts research on relationship between malaria-drug dosage and parasite-killing potential
Ana Ibarra, a first-generation student in the Department of Biology, was able to conduct remote research in the REU program
If not you, then who? How Ph.D. student Amanda Koch uses science to influence policy
Koch has been at the forefront of policy since the 2016 elections. Despite the challenge of political activism, she recognized a need to bridge the political and scientific worlds, and she attempted to fill it.
Outstanding computer science student, Ariana Mims, works on inclusivity within the department
Ariana Mims is shaping the future of computer science by paving the way for other women and people of color.
Department of Statistics develops interdisciplinary course in R for all students needing data analysis skills
This online course is meant to give students in all majors applicable, hands-on skills in data analysis and to prepare them for highly analytical upper division courses.
Department of Computer Science helps students find internships after the COVID-19 induced shortage
With help from the Colorado Center for Cyber Security and the National Science Foundation the department managed to create more than 10 new summer internship positions.
Algae Club growing and thriving for undergraduates interested in research
An algae club has grown out of the Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering, and it’s so popular that it attracts new students from across campus all the time.