Department News

Join us on Saturday 7/19 for our annual afternoon of fun with sharks! Admission is free and open to the public. Families are encouraged to attend.

If you missed Phil this time, you can still see a timelapse of his bloom cycle!

CNSM faculty are tackling climate change head on by advancing clean energy and protecting wildlife. Their research informs policy and drives innovation while opening doors for under-resourced student researchers whose communities often are the first and hardest hit by global warming.

The College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics is proud of each and every one of our graduating students. Here a list of commencement awards given to our students from the graduating class of 2025.

In the ISPACE 360° Theater, visitors were guided through an immersive and interactive science experience to observe evidence of the sand dollars' adaptation to climate change and engaged in discussion on the consequences for future generations. The exhibit was a collaboration between Drs. Doug Pace (marine biology), Siavash Ahrar (biomedical engineering),…

We are proud to welcome to new faculty in our department for 2024-2025!

Biology Professor Ted Stankowich utilized 3D printing to give his students a hands-on anatomy lesson in assembling a replicated humpback whale skeleton. The 13-foot model is suspended from the ceiling of the Mammal Lab. These types of collaboration foster a sense of community and achievement for CNSM students.

The California Resources Corporation and CNSM have teamed up to create the Urban Coast Fund and support research into protecting our local coastline.

More than 2,700 people visited Cal State Long Beach on July 20 for the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics annual open house. The community event showcased the college's research and achievements while engaging children in educational activities.

The College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics is proud of each and every one of our graduating students. Here a list of commencement awards given to our students from the graduating class of 2024.

Dr. Judy Brusslan was recently elected to the rank of Fellow in the American Association for the Advancement of Science! Members elected to Fellow are those whose "efforts on behalf of the advancement of science, or its applications, are scientifically or socially distinguished."

Dr. Kelly Young has been select as the recipient of the Wang Family Excellence Award for Outstanding Faculty Innovator in Student Success for her innovative mentoring training program that impacts up to 140,000 CSU students. Congratulations, Dr. Young!