Chemistry & Biochemistry News

Dr. Derakhshan is among the principal investigators (and is the CNSM coordinator) of a new research program at CSULB to train a new generation of highly skilled Hispanic scientists and engineers. The program will be supported by a ~$2.1M grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF). Intended to increase the representation of Hispanic students in STEM fields, the active learning-based educational program (LEAP) is a collaboration between the COB, COE, and CNSM in partnership with local…