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From Classroom to Laboratory

Research in the College of Science

The College of Science values and celebrates hands-on experience, real-world applications, and opportunities to work closely with faculty on research projects. Research experiences help students develop critical reasoning skills and deepen their understanding of the course content. These research experiences benefit our students academically and professionally, enabling them to engage in meaningful work and make valuable contributions to their communities and society.

Faculty Snapshots

Ayona Chatterjee Statistics Professor

Ayona Chatterjee, Stat & Data Science 
Fun Fact: Watching old mystery shows is my favorite thing to unwind with. Learn more

David Fencsik

David Fencsik, Psychology
Fun Fact: I've used what I learned in psychology to train my dog... Learn more

Maria Gallegos

Maria Gallegos, Biology
Fun Fact: While a pretty useless skill, I can say the alphabet backwards... Learn more

Brian Gonsalves

Brian Gonsalves, Psychology 

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Emilio Grande

Emilio Grande, Earth, Environmental & Sus
Fun Fact: CSUEB alumnus. I love (vegan) pizza! Learn more

Katy Grimm

Katy Grimm, Physics
Fun Fact: Particle physics is the best because you get to work with...Learn more

Joshua Kerr

Joshua Kerr, Stat & Data Science
Fun Fact: I volunteer every year at the Pebble Beach Pro Am on behalf of.... Learn more

Derek Jackson Kimball

Derek Jackson Kimball, Physics
Fun Fact: I was a Scout as a youth and love camping and backpacking! Learn more

Kristin Layous

Kristin Layous, Psychology
Fun Fact: I enjoy exploring nature with my husband, Joe, and our two..... Learn more

James Murray

James Murray, Biology
Fun Fact: SCUBA diver, backpacker, animal nerd. Learn more

Patty Oikawa

Patty Oikawa, Earth, Environmental & Sus
Fun Fact: We do a lot of field work in our lab, and students sometimes get... Learn more

Jesús Oliver

Jesús Oliver, Mathematics
Fun Fact: Prof. Oliver was born and raised in Venezuela 🇻🇪, and lived in.... Learn more

Brian Perry

Brian Perry, Biology
Fun Fact: I was an art major in college. Learn more

Arran Phipps

Arran Phipps, Physics
Fun Fact: There are billions of dark matter particles passing through you... Learn more

Andrea Arauza Rivera

Andrea Arauza Rivera (she, her), Math
Fun Fact: I'm really into cooking, using mostly ingredients that... Learn more

David A. Sandberg, Ph.D.

David A. Sandberg, Psychology
Fun Fact: I am a licensed psychologist and also have a part-time... Learn more

Maureen Scharberg

Maureen Scharberg, Chemistry
Fun Fact: I love baking all types of cookies! 
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Eric A. Suess

Eric A. Suess, Stat & Data Science 
Fun Fact: I am an open source software and home lab enthusiast. I have.... Learn more

Divya Sitaraman

Divya Sitaraman, Psychology
Fun Fact: Fruit fly sleep is a lot like ours, and most lab projects are inspired... Learn more

Monika Sommerhalter

Monika Sommerhalter, Chemistry
Fun Fact: I can juggle. 
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Negin Toosi

Negin Toosi, Psychology
Fun Fact: I speak English, Persian, Spanish, and a few phrases in... Learn more

Ny Vasil

Ny Vasil, Psychology
Fun Fact: I used to work as a skydiving instructor. Learn more

Xiaoling (Cocoa) Wang

Xiaoling (Cocoa) Wang, Chemistry

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Hongye Wang

Hongye Wang, Biology
Fun Fact: I love exploring new places and cultures through travel and.... Learn more