The group presented their research findings to conference attendees and had their work published in the International Journal of Exercise Science, which publishes proceedings for a number of regional, national and international conferences and meetings.
Brian Levin (criminal justice) was interviewed about hate crimes targeting the LGBTQ+ community and Michael Stuff (entrepreneurship) talked about the 20th Annual Spirit of the Entrepreneur Gala held recently.
An article co-written by Meredith Conroy (political science) was cited in a commentary on voter attitudes on abortion, and Brian Levin (criminal justice) was interviewed about the rise in anti-LGBTQ+ hate crimes after the Nov. 19 mass shooting in a Colorado Springs gay bar, as well as for an article about an alleged plot targeting a Manhattan synagogue and the increase in anti-Jewish hate crimes.
Daniel Nickerson (biology) discusses a stem cell-focused student training program funded by a grant from CIRM Creating Opportunities through Mentorship and Partnership Across Stem Cell Science, and Brian Levin (criminal justice) was quoted in a commentary about a news network’s coverage of immigration issues.
Enrique Murillo Jr. (education) was quoted in an article about Hispanic-Serving Institutions, and Brian Levin (criminal justice) defined what constitutes extremism.
Brian Heisterkamp (communication studies), Tony Coulson (information and decision sciences) and Brian Levin (criminal justice) were mentioned in recent news coverage.
Lúa López (biology) discussed her DNA research, Rigaud Joseph (social work) shared advice on considering online Master of Social Work programs, and Brian Levin (criminal justice) was interviewed for an article on anti-Semitic comments by Kanye West.
The NSF grant will help López move forward with research in the field of ancient genomics, the study of the genetics of historical or extinct species such as the thale cress.
Michael Chao (biology) talked about a National Science Foundation grant awarded to CSUSB, Brian Levin (criminal justice) was interviewed about extremist activity as the Nov. 8 election approaches, and Barbara Sirotnik (information and decision sciences) discussed the latest news on the region’s economy.