According to Jason Ng, associate professor of kinesiology, diversity enriches the classroom environment and student learning process. "With diversity, when everybody’s so different, I think that it encourages us to challenge ourselves in how we might think and what kind of considerations we might make about others," he says.
University of Montana professor Brent Ruby, whose research includes the physical and mental toll fighting wildland fires has on the people who battle these blazes, will present “Mapping the Comprehensive Physical Demands of Wildland Firefighters: A 25+ Year Field Assignment.”
CSUSB has earned top honors in the Exercise is Medicine Program and special recognition for its work to encourage physical activity during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Lorraine Hedtke (psychology), Meredith Conroy (political science), Julie Paegle (English), Francisca Beer (finance), Jason Ng (kinesiology) and Brian Levin (criminal justice) were included in recent news coverage.
CSUSB’s Exercise is Medicine program has healthcare providers and exercise professionals working together using physical activity to prevent and treat maladies.
Guillermo Escalante, Rafael Alamilla, Christopher Gentry and Jason Ng (kinesiology) and Eric Vogelsang (sociology) published a paper on weight discrimination among college students; Brian Levin (criminal justice) was interviewed about hate crimes.
The Office of Student Research has announced the 11 Cal State San Bernardino students who will represent the university at the 32nd Annual CSU Student Research Competition hosted by Sacramento State University on May 4 and 5.