![CSUSB President Tomás D. Morales with Qingquan Sun, professor in the School of Computer Science and Engineering](/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/upload/image/2024/NewsSlide_FacultyAward_Research_Sun_23Apr2024.jpg.webp?itok=mfoKczKf)
Qingquan Sun, a professor in the School of Computer Science and Engineering, was also recognized for his work to promote and support research by his students, a number of whom are from underrepresented backgrounds studying in the STEM disciplines.
![A CSUSB computer science class.](/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/upload/image/NewsSlide_CSEclass_NSFGrant_31July2023.jpg.webp?itok=sZPvgY8b)
The National Science Foundation awarded the grant to the university’s School of Computer Science and Engineering, which will use it to provide scholarships, mentorships and experiential learning opportunities for low-income and underrepresented students, and to meet a growing need for talented computer professionals in the region.
![Faculty in the News](/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/upload/image/NewsSlide_FacultyInTheNews_Jan2021_19.jpg.webp?itok=yXuIoSWX)
Qingquan Sun (computer science and engineering) co-authored a paper on the new technology revolution and Brian Levin (criminal justice) commented on the ongoing federal investigation of right-wing extremist groups tied to the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol.