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04/20/2026
Celebrating the Future of Computing & AI
California State University, San Bernardino honored 34 outstanding students at the 2026 ExCELS Scholarship Reception—highlighting the continued impact of expanding pathways into computing and technology careers.
Supported by the NSF-funded ExCELS program, these scholars are gaining access to mentorship, research opportunities, and the tools needed to succeed in high-demand STEM fields.
The event also featured recognition from Congressman Pete Aguilar and CSU Chancellor’s Office leadership, reinforcing the importance of investing in student success and innovation across California.
Read more about the event and program:
https://www.calstate.edu/impact-of-the-csu/research/stem-net/Pages/Highlights-and-Articles.aspx
Watch the Congressman’s message:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXQ_hyeRfoI&feature=youtu.be
👏 Congratulations to all ExCELS scholars!
03/24/2026
We’re proud to spotlight Dominique Nunez Garcia, a senior civil engineering student at Fresno State, whose undergraduate research experience was made possible through a STEM-NET SEED grant awarded to her faculty mentor, Dr. Xiangxiong Kong, with Dr. Laura Huisinga as Co-PI.
As a paid undergraduate research assistant on this STEM-NET-supported project, Dominique helped develop a virtual reality tool for civil infrastructure inspection while gaining valuable research, writing, and professional experience. She also had the opportunity to present at the 2026 SPIE AR | VR | MR Conference.
Her story reflects how STEM-NET SEED funding supports faculty innovation and creates impactful research opportunities for students.
Read her story here: https://www.calstate.edu/impact-of-the-csu/research/stem-net/Pages/highlights/dominique-nunez-garcia-and-a-new-vr-tool-for-civil-infrastructure-inspection.aspx
Save the Date:
CSU Live Webcast on Quantum Information Science & Technology (QIST) + Quantum Computing (QC) Webcast
We invite CSU faculty, administrators, staff, and students to attend this live webcast, hosted by STEM-NET within the Department of Research, featuring:
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
11:00 AM – 12:20 PM (Zoom Lobby opens at 10:55 AM)
Featured topics include:
• Quantum Frontiers Across the CSU
• Physics-Informed Neural Networks for Quantum Sensing
• Quantum Computing Education
• Quantum State Engineering
Speakers:
• Dr. Youngmin Kim (CSUSB)
• Dr. Gina Passante (CSUF)
• Dr. Yang Peng (CSUN)
• Dr. Ehsan Khatami (SJSU)
• Dr. Hilary Hurst (SJSU)
Register by 3/09/2026: https://calstate.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_GF_mqIDZSBa-YiGKqL29nQ #/registration
Meet the Presenters here:.
New episode: All Things STEM
Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs): Learning from the Past, Preparing for The Future
Host Dr. Frank A. Gomez sits down with Dr. Rick Sperling for a thoughtful conversation on Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs) and what it can look like to support students in ways that go beyond enrollment numbers.
They reflect on how changing funding climates can influence institutional priorities, why student and community voices matter in decision-making, and how “self-determination” can help guide meaningful, long-term progress.
In this episode, you’ll hear about:
Pairing key metrics with deeper measures of student experience and impact
How funding uncertainty can shape priorities and participation
Telling stronger stories in proposals without overlooking student strengths
The difference between representation and shared influence in shaping opportunity
Listen to the full episode here: https://www.calstate.edu/impact-of-the-csu/research/stem-net/Pages/all-things-stem-podcast.aspx
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