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The new name, Department of Physics and Astronomy, better reflects its rich array of star-studded courses, programs, faculty and resources.
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Diane Vines (nursing) was interviewed for a feature on the Cal State San Bernardino Nursing Street Medicine Program going mobile in the Coachella Valley, and Dionisio Amodeo (psychology) was one of the authors of a paper on autism spectrum disorder.
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After more than two decades as a truck driver, Jeremy Saavedra decided to go back to school to become a physician assistant because his ultimate passion is helping others.
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Jason F. Reimer (psychology) co-wrote a paper on a tool measuring how people concentrate, Jess Block Nerren (communication studies), Becky Sumbera and Shannon Sparks (education), J. Chad Sweeney (English) will participate in the public reading of a new book on Feb. 2, and Stuart Sumida (biology) reached a milestone as a film consultant.
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Janet L. Kottke and Kenneth S. Shultz (psychology) published a paper on “getting the word out” about I-O psychology, and Brian Levin (criminal justice) discussed the latest statistics that show a continuing increase in hate crimes.
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Stuart Sumida, a professor of biology, has used his knowledge, background and research in anatomy and paleontology to work as a consultant with filmmakers and animators for most of the major film animation studios, including “Puss in Boots, the Last Wish,” which has been nominated for an Academy Award.
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Sonia Otte (Master of Science Physician Assistant program), Codi Lazar (geological sciences) and Brian Levin (criminal justice) were included in recent news coverage.
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The federal funding for the MSPA program is part of the federal fiscal year 2023 appropriations package and will be designated to purchase teaching and lab equipment.
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Terri Ann Burch (nursing) was the subject of a feature profile, and Brian Levin (criminal justice) was interviewed about the increase in antisemitic hate crimes.