Four CSUSB students in the Experiential Computing and Engaged Learning Scholarships (ExCELS) program represented the university at the 2026 S-STEM Scholars and PI Meeting in Washington, D.C., where they presented their research and explored STEM career pathways. The trip also included a visit to U.S. Rep. Pete Aguilar’s office and a tour of the U.S. Capitol.
CSUSB faculty member Nabeel Alzahrani introduced students at Rialto Unified’s Eisenhower High School to artificial intelligence, large language models, AI agents, STEM careers and higher education opportunities.
Industry partnerships, hands-on learning and ongoing program assessment support career preparation as Cal State San Bernardino’s computer science and computer engineering programs meet rigorous professional standards.
Six students and their faculty mentor, Nabeel Alzahrani, examined how large language models and autonomous agents could help security operations centers address emerging cyber threats.
CSUSB student Lusine Hayrapetyan earned third place at the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) Student Research Competition, one of the top international undergraduate research competitions in computer science.
Samantha Juan, assistant professor of nursing, has been awarded the prestigious 2025 Faculty Scholars Grant from the American Association of Colleges of Nursing’s (AACN) Foundation for Academic Nursing to lead an interdisciplinary research project using artificial intelligence to improve nursing education. The project aims to enhance student learning, support success and strengthen patient care.
Six students from Cal State San Bernardino’s Experiential Computing and Engaged Learning Scholarships (ExCELS) program attended the 2025 S-STEM Scholars Meeting in San Diego, joining more than 1,200 scholars nationwide for workshops, research presentations, and networking opportunities in STEM.
CSUSB officials joined General Atomics and the U.S. Department of Energy recently to celebrate a fusion energy milestone, emphasizing how academic-industry collaboration is creating internships, research opportunities and career pathways for students.
Yan Zhang, associate professor in the School of Computer Science and Engineering, is the recipient of Cal State San Bernardino’s 2024-25 Outstanding Service Award for her extensive, sustained service to students, the university and the broader academic and professional community.