Kimberly Cousins (chemistry and biochemistry) was interviewed about Colton residents’ concern over their water quality, Mike Stull (entrepreneurship) discussed two IECE programs moving to the Greater Riverside Chambers of Commerce office building, and Leslie Amodeo (psychology) co-authored a study on the use of a Fitbit-like device in rats as part of the research to measure the long-term effects of adolescent binge drinking.
Eric Vogelsang (sociology) was quoted in an article about Gen Xers making career changes, Brian Levin (criminal justice) discussed the rise of anti-LGBTQ incidents, and Michelle Russen (marketing/hospitality management) co-authored a study on how organizations can create a more inclusive atmosphere.
Luz Elena Ramirez (English) published a critique of the novel, “Montezuma’s Daughter,” Meredith Conroy (political science) collaborated on a paper on why people run for political office, Nerea Marteache (criminal justice) co-wrote a paper on co-production, the involvement of citizens in the production of public services, and Brian Levin (criminal justice) was interviewed about public safety issues possibly arising from protests over Donald Trump’s arraignment in federal court.
Guillermo Escalante (kinesiology) was interviewed about the use of anabolic steroids, José Muñoz (sociology) co-wrote a report on the issues raised at the Conference for Latinx Contingent Faculty Members, and Brian Levin (criminal justice) was quoted in an article about why some people of color are drawn to white supremacy.
Ahlam Muhtaseb (communication studies) was interviewed for a segment on Palestine International Broadcast about her research and her documentary film, “1948: Creation and Catastrophe,” and Brian Levin (criminal justice) was asked to comment on news involving extremists individuals and groups.
The symposium featured an impressive display of 60 posters in person and 29 online, which garnered high praise for their quality and ability to engage viewers.
Henrietta Nwamu (nursing) and Anna Ya Ni (public administration) collaborated on a paper examining online learning for nursing students, Barbara Sirotnik (information and decision sciences) commented on the state of the region’s economy, and Anna Long (entrepreneurship) congratulated CSUSB’s two winning teams in the Sunstone CSU Startup Launch Competition.
Tony Coulson (cybersecurity), Liliana Conlisk-Gallegos (communication studies), Codi Lazar (geological sciences) and Brian Levin (criminal justice) were included in recent news coverage.
Teresa Velásquez (anthropology) discussed the violence associated with the extraction economy in Latin America, Jeremy Murray (history) was a panelist at the Wilson China Fellowship Conference, Meredith Conroy (political science) weighed in on who may seek the GOP presidential nomination and Brian Levin (criminal justice) was interviewed for an article on some people of color getting involved in far-right extremist movements.