Science and Math Showcase
Saturday, April 11, 2026
10:00am-3:00pm in Hall of Science (HSCI) (for Science and Math Showcase)
Reserve Your Spot!
Please RSVP with Day at The Beach to attend the campus-wide event.
No additional RSVP is required to attend the Science and Math Showcase.
About the Showcase
The Science and Math Showcase is a FREE event for Fall 2026 first-time, first-year and transfer students admitted to the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics (CNSM) at Cal State Long Beach.
The Showcase is part of a larger campus-wide event called Day at The Beach and aims to give admitted students and their families an in-depth look at the academic experience within our college. Participants can meet with faculty and current students, and learn more about academic departments, degree programs, and class experiences. This is an open house experience and is not considered an official orientation.
Additional details will be posted as they become available.
Science and Math Showcase Agenda
The following is the schedule for the CNSM college-specific showcase. For the campus-wide event agenda, please see Day at The Beach.
All of the following events are in the Hall of Science (HSCI) building unless otherwise noted. Links in the agenda lead to activity descriptions, which can be found below the agenda. For activities that require sign up, you will sign up in person during the Science and Math Showcase event.
Please note this is a tentative agenda; activities and times may change.
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 9:00am | Call Time for ALL Participants |
| 9:00am-10:00am | Welcome Ceremony for students and families (session 1 at LBS Financial Credit Union Pyramid) |
| 9:00am-3:00pm | Resource Fair (Upper Campus Quad) |
| 10:00am-3:00pm | Meet the CNSM Departments and Programs
|
| 10:30am-11:15am | Student Research Ambassadors Panel (session 1) Note: this requires sign up in person at the event; sessions 1 and 2 will be the same presentation. |
| 10:45am-11:20am | Health Professions Advising Workshop Note: this requires sign up in person at the event; there will be only 1 session of this presentation. |
| 11:00am-11:30am | CNSM Workshops and Panels (session 1)
Note: these require sign up in person at the event; sessions 1 and 2 will be the same presentation. |
| 11:00am-3:00pm | CNSM Lab Exhibits and Open Houses
Note: these spaces are first come, first served. |
| 11:30am-12:00pm | CNSM Research and Teaching Tours (session 1)
|
| 12:00pm-1:00pm | Welcome Ceremony for students and families (session 2 at LBS Financial Credit Union Pyramid) |
| 1:30pm-2:15pm | Student Research Ambassadors Panel (session 2) Note: this requires sign up in person at the event; sessions 1 and 2 will be the same presentation. |
| 2:00pm-2:30pm | CNSM Workshops and Panels (session 2)
Note: these require sign up in person at the event; sessions 1 and 2 will be the same presentation. |
| TBA | CNSM Research and Teaching Tours (session 2)
|
| 3:00pm | End of Science and Math Showcase |
| 3:00pm | End of Day at The Beach |
On this page:
- Meet the Departments and Programs
- Workshops and Panels
- Lab Exhibits and Open Houses
- Research and Teaching Tours
Meet the Departments and Programs
10:00am-3:00pm
All 7 of our CNSM Departments and Programs will be available to answer your questions and help you learn more about the programs they offer. Our department and programs are:
- Biological Sciences
- Chemistry & Biochemistry
- Earth Science
- Environmental Science & Policy
- Mathematics & Statistics
- Physics & Astronomy
- Science Education
Workshops and Panels
Find out more about the following services that we offer.
Student Research Ambassadors Panel
10:30am-11:15am & 1:30pm-2:15pm
This activity requires sign up in person at the event. Both sessions will be the same presentation.
Curious about what research really looks like as an undergraduate? Join us for an engaging panel featuring students from a variety of science and math disciplines as they share their research journeys, challenges, and discoveries. From lab work to theoretical exploration, our panelists will offer insight into how they got involved, what their day-to-day experiences are like, and how research has shaped their academic and career goals.
This presentation will be facilitated by Cheyanne Ramon, M.S., Research Programs Coordinator for the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, and by Dr. Deepali Bhandari, Interim Associate Dean for Research for the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics.
Health Professions Advising Workshop
10:45am-11:20am
This activity requires sign up in person at the event. There will only be a single session of this presentation.
The Health Professions Advising Office assist students across campus who are interested in pursuing health professions after they graduate. During this session, you'll learn about how students can best prepare for a successful career in the medical field and which resources are available to you as you navigate prerequisites and applications for pre-professional schools.
This presentation will be facilitated by Dr. Doug Pace, Associate Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences and Health Professional Advising Coordinator.
Multi-Disciplinary Science Degree Workshop
11:00am-11:30am & 2:00pm-2:30pm
This activity requires sign up in person at the event. Both sessions will be the same presentation.
The Multidisciplinary Science Bachelor of Art Degree is an exciting, new degree that allows students to focus on two science fields in depth so that they can combine these areas into an array of future careers. By developing broad scientific literacy and cross-disciplinary thinking, students learn to collaborate effectively with specialists from various domains. This adaptability is especially valuable in today's fast-evolving job market.
If you're interested in connecting ideas across fields, solving systems-level problems, or pursuing roles that benefit from diverse expertise, the multidisciplinary science degree is an excellent fit. Join this workshop to learn more about it!
This presentation will be facilitated by Dr. Lisa Martin, Professor in the Department of Science Education.
First-Time, First-Year (FTFY) Student Panel
11:00am-11:30am & 2:00pm-2:30pm
This activity requires sign up in person at the event. Both sessions will be the same presentation.
Hear from first-time, first-year CNSM students who were in your shoes not too long ago! During this session you'll learn all about the transition from high school to college, how to get involved on campus, and what to expect as a STEM student at CSULB.
This panel will be moderated by Dr. Shannon Durbin, Coordinator of Academic Advising for the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics.
Parent and Family Workshop
11:00am-11:30am & 2:00pm-2:30pm
This activity requires sign up in person at the event. Both sessions will be the same presentation.
All CNSM parents and family members are welcome to join us to learn about campus experiences, safety, and resources that are available to all CSULB students. This session will include a short presentation followed by a Q&A session.
The presentation will be facilitated by Sergio Temores, M.A.Ed., Coordinator of Peer Learning.
Lab Exhibitions and Open Houses
11:00am-3:00pm
Experience the following research labs and academic spaces.
Vertebrate Collections Exhibit
Browse through our extensive biological collections of preserved skins, skulls, and skeletons. Presented by Dr. Ted Stankowich, professor in the Biological Sciences Department.
Science Learning Center
Explore the Science Learning Center (SLC), a unique learning space located on campus. The SLC seeks to provide exceptional learning experiences for both local K-8 youth as well as the students of CSULB through exhibits and activities that encourage questioning and hands-on investigation. Presented by Katherine Huotari, Science Learning Center Coordinator.
Marine Lab
Tour through the Marine Lab's touch tanks for a close experience with some marine animals.
Research and Teaching Tours
Take a faculty-guided tour of the following undergraduate research labs and teaching labs on campus.
Chemistry Guided Research Lab Tour
11:30am-12:00pm led by Dr. Sharmila Venugopal.
2:30pm-3:00pm led by Dr. Hadi Tavassol.
Earth Science Undergraduate Research Lab and Teaching Lab Tour
11:30am-12:00pm led by Dr. Lora Stevens.
Mathematics and Statistics Undergraduate Research Involvement and Math Building Tour
11:30am-12:00pm led by Dr. Ryan Blair.
2:30pm-3:00pm led by Dr. Kathryn McCormick.
Physics and Astronomy Undergraduate Research Lab and Teaching Lab Tour
11:30am-12:00pm led by Dr. Jiyeong Gu.
2:30pm-3:00pm led by Dr. Claudia Ojeda-Aristizabal.
Before the Event - Explore
Your college experience will be more than just going to class. Before coming to the event, we encourage you to explore the opportunities available at Cal State Long Beach, where you will be able to immerse yourself in faculty-mentored research, join other students in clubs and organizations, and much more.
Virtual Tour
Find out what life is like on campus, and what science and math students can experience in the classroom, in the lab, and in the field with our virtual tour.
Academic Departments and Programs
Learn more about the science and math that we do at Cal State Long Beach:
VIDEO: More Than A University
VIDEO: Explore Biology at CSU Long Beach
VIDEO: Marine Biology at CSU Long Beach
VIDEO: Explore Chemistry at CSU Long Beach
VIDEO: Explore Math at CSU Long Beach
VIDEO: Explore Physics at CSU Long Beach
VIDEO: CSULB Science Teaching Credential
Find out more about what each department has to offer:
- Explore Biology
- Explore Chemistry and Biochemistry
- Explore Earth Science
- Explore Environmental Science and Policy
- Explore Math and Statistics
- Explore Physics and Astronomy
- Explore Science Teaching
Research Opportunities
Cal State Long Beach is unique in that it gives you access as early as your first year to student research experiences, volunteer opportunities, and student research symposiums so that you can be at the forefront of new science and math discoveries.
Learn more about some of our research labs:
Beach XP Learning Communities
The Science and Math Beach XP program is designed to support CNSM students navigate through their college transition, build a community among their peers, and promote academic success. The Beach XP, short for Beach Experience, is a program for incoming first-time first year students that aims to establish peer networks, enhance learning, build career connections, and cultivate community through friendship and fun.
Students enrolled in Beach XP meet with the same peers each week for designated courses that count toward their general education or major-specific requirements. The Beach XP program learning communities are designed to create connections and support our students' educational goals, bringing important opportunities and resources directly to them.
Student Clubs and Organizations
Students can network professionally, prepare for their careers, explore interests, and connect to the community through various student clubs and organizations. Ranging from pre-professional organizations like the American Association of Petroleum Geologists, to service organizations like Medlife, to social clubs, there is a wide array of involvement opportunities at Cal State Long Beach for science and math students.
CSULB Events & Orgs is the official home for websites of student clubs and organizations. You can see a list by going to "Orgs" and selecting a category; the Academic: Science & Mathematics and Career & Professional Development categories are particularly useful for science and math students.
After the Event - Next Steps
We hope that we can show you that The Beach is the place to be!
If you are ready to commit to Cal State Long Beach, here are the next steps to take:
We look forward to seeing you on campus!
