Supporting Student Research Scholars
TOTAL RAISED AS OF JUNE 2024 $Student Name | Project Title | Faculty Mentor | Department |
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Abigail Sanchez | Developing a butterfly garden at CSUB to support the Monarch butterfly and other insects | Antje Lauer | Agricultural Business |
Ainsley Nommensen | The Effects of Music on Fatigue, Affect, and Recovery from Exercise | Zachary Zenko | Kinesiology |
Alexandra Brown | Microplastic variation in estuarine Crassostrea gigas (Pacific oyster) and sediments across season, protection status, and watershed land use | Rae McNeish | Biology |
Ana Cornejo | Elementary Teachers' Experiences With the Fair Education Act | BreAnna Evans-Santiago | DPEL |
Ashley Sevier | The effects of mental fatigue on endurance performance | Zachary Zenko | Kinesiology |
Brandon Krieg | Female Adolescent Sucrose Exposure: Effects on Cocaine Self-Administration | Amy Gancarz-Kausch | Psychology |
Carmen Tomshack-Vasquez | Eastern Religion on the West Coast: An Ethnography of Lived Hindu Experience Among Traditional Hare Krishnas in the Modern World | Jonathan Young | Philosophy, Religion |
Chase Gude | The effects of microplastics on the symbiotic relationships between mycorrhiza and rhizobia with alfalfa | Kane Keller | Biology |
Gabriel Moore | Kern County's Chinese Question | John Chen | History |
George Boston | Exploring the Efficacy of Horehound Extracts to Protect Honeybees from Varroa destructor Infestations | Roy LaFever | Chemistry and Biochemistry |
Jacob Roper | Synthesis and Investigation of Quinones and Organo-Metallic Redox Mediators for Solar Energy Conversion and Storage | Jesse J. Bergkamp | Biochemistry and Chemistry |
Jessica Price | Religious Extremism in the Russian-Ukraine War: The Case of Dagestani Women Militants | Joseph Florez | Religious Studies |
Joanne Harraka | Investigation of the Structural Role of Disulfide Linkages in Lysyl Oxidase | Karlo Lopez | Chemistry and Biochemistry |
Josue Martinez | Understanding the human fear of AI | Atieh Poushneh | Marketing |
Julissa Chavana | Role of Hydroxyl Radicals in Photolysis in Local River Water Samples | Hanoz Santoke | Chemistry and Biochemistry |
Julnar M Al-Azzam | Investigation into Enzymatic Sulfur Reduction in Fossil Fuels | Karlo Lopez | Chemistry and Biochemistry |
Justin Lo | Analysis of Water Allocation at CSUB: Understanding the Impact of Increasing or Decreasing Water Availability | Antje Lauer | Biology |
Karnig Estenssoro | Behavioral changes in the San Joaquin kit fox from exposure to artificial light at night | Lucas Hall | Biology |
Katherine Kirstein | The effects of predator cues on the unken reflex in rough skinned newts | Amber Stokes | Biology |
Kayla Prince | The Women's Influence on Media and Propaganda for the Liberation Struggle in Guinea Bissau | Mustafah Dhada | Public History |
Kenya Espinoza | Synthesis of Heterocycles as Potential Inhibitors of Lysyl Oxidase | Danielle Solano | Chemistry and Biochemistry |
Kristyn Delamar | Investigations on the consistancy of unken reflex behavior in Taricha granulosa | Amber Stokes | Biology |
Lanie Jackson | Characterization and Quantification of Phthalate Esters along the Kern River | Lance Talbert | Chemistry and Biochemistry |
Leslie Diaz | Synthesis of heterocyclic derivatives of potential inhibitors of lysyl oxidase | Danielle Solano | Chemistry and Biochemistry |
Luis Castellanos | The Collapse of Silicon Valley Bank | Jooanne Choi | Accounting |
Manish "Money" Ghimire | The effects of chronic creatine supplementation on cardiovascular function and lower body strength in the older population | Jahyun Kim | Kinesiology |
Mason Christian | Cattle Grazing Impacts on Stream Ecosystems at Tejon Ranch Conservancy | Rae McNeish | Biology |
Mitchell Alvarado | Refining Undergraduate Student Self-Assessment Criteria of Successful Proof Writing | Aubrey Kemp | Mathematics |
Nora Alammari | Effects of long-access sucrose exposure during the adolescent period on operant novelty seeking in male and female rats | Amy Gancarz-Kausch | Psychology |
Sarah Alame | The allelopathic effects of bracken fern, Pteridium aquilinum, on interspecific interactions | Kane Keller | Biology |
Stephanie Durra | Senior Exercise Adherence | Zachary Zenko | Kinesiology |
Wefaq Alshami | The Effect of the Temperature on Behavioral Defensive Mechanism of Newts | Amber Stokes | Biology |
A Message from University President Lynnette Zelezny
INVESTING IN RESEARCH AND DISCOVERY
![President Zelezny](images/president2.jpg)
Dear Friends of CSUB,
As the beacon of learning, scholarship and innovation in a region that prizes ingenuity, California State University, Bakersfield is at the dawn of a new age of discovery, thanks to our robust research program that grows in scope and ambition every year.
The engine that propels our research forward is the President's Associates, the most enduring group of supporters in the history of this university.
Please join me as a President's Associate so that we may broaden this vital program for the benefit of our region and the students who will carry their research forward, long after graduation from CSUB.
Our research teams are exploring solutions to pollution along the Kern River, the challenges of protecting endangered species, reducing sulfur in fossil fuels and an array of projects aimed at enhancing health, quality of life, economic prosperity and more.
The solutions-based research that is bringing attention and distinction to our region needs a champion like you. The Student Research Scholars Program relies entirely upon support from the President's Associates to function, grow and flourish.
This year, these valued friends of CSUB are supporting 32 student research scholars, and we would like to see that number grow, expanding opportunity for our top students and progress through research for our region.
Thank you for your support of our students and your belief that the path to health, prosperity and opportunity for our region is through discovery and innovation. I look forward to welcoming you to the President's Associates circle.
Sincerely,
Lynnette Zelezny, Ph.D., MBA
President
OUR HEROES
"To our hero...
President Emerita Lynnette and Mr. John Zelezny
...thank you for your support!"
SUCCESS STORIES
MEET OUR RESEARCH SCHOLARS
![Abigail Sanchez](images/abigail-sanchez.jpg)
Abigail Sanchez
School of Business and Public Administration
![Ainsley Nommensen](images/ainsley-nommenser.jpg)
Ainsley Nommensen
School of Social Sciences and Education
![Alexandra Brown](images/alexandra-brown.jpg)
Alexandra Brown
School of Natural Sciences, Mathematics and Engineering
![Ana Cornejo](images/ana-cornejo.jpg)
Ana Cornejo
School of Social Sciences and Education
![Ashley Sevier](images/ashley-sevier.jpg)
Ashley Sevier
School of Social Sciences and Education
![Brandon Krieg](images/brandon-krieg.jpg)
Brandon Krieg
School of Social Sciences and Education
![Carmen Tomshack-Vasquez](images/carmen-tomshack.jpg)
Carmen Tomshack-Vasquez
School of Arts and Humanities
![Chase Gude](images/chase-gude.jpg)
Chase Gude
School of Natural Sciences, Mathematics and Engineering
![Gabriel Moore](images/gabriel-moore.jpg)
Gabriel Moore
School of Arts and Humanities
![George Boston](images/george-boston.jpg)
George Boston
School of Natural Sciences, Mathematics and Engineering
![Jacob Roper](images/jacob-roper.jpg)
Jacob Roper
School of Natural Sciences, Mathematics and Engineering
![Jessica Price](images/jessica-price.jpg)
Jessica Price
School of Arts and Humanities
![Joanne Harraka](images/joanne-harraka.jpg)
Joanne Harraka
School of Natural Sciences, Mathematics and Engineering
![Josue Martinez](images/josue-martinez.jpg)
Josue Martinez
School of Business and Public Administration
![Julissa Chavana](images/julissa-chavana.jpg)
Julissa Chavana
School of Natural Sciences, Mathematics and Engineering
![Julnar M Al-Azzam](images/julnar-al-azzam2.jpg)
Julnar M Al-Azzam
School of Natural Sciences, Mathematics and Engineering
![Justin Lo](images/justin-lo.jpg)
Justin Lo
School of Natural Sciences, Mathematics and Engineering
![Karnig Estenssoro](images/karnig-estenssoro.jpg)
Karnig Estenssoro
School of Natural Sciences, Mathematics and Engineering
![Katherine Kirstein](images/katherine-kirstein.jpg)
Katherine Kirstein
School of Natural Sciences, Mathematics and Engineering
![Kayla Prince](images/kayla-prince.jpg)
Kayla Prince
School of Natural Sciences, Mathematics and Engineering
![Kenya Espinoza](images/kenya-espinoza.jpg)
Kenya Espinoza
School of Natural Sciences, Mathematics and Engineering
![Kristyn Delamar](images/kristyn-delamar.jpg)
Kristyn Delamar
School of Natural Sciences, Mathematics and Engineering
![Lanie Jackson](images/lanie-jackson2.jpg)
Lanie Jackson
School of Natural Sciences, Mathematics and Engineering
![Leslie Diaz](images/leslie-diaz.jpg)
Leslie Diaz
School of Natural Sciences, Mathematics and Engineering
![Luis Castellanos](images/luis-castellanos.jpg)
Luis Castellanos
School of Business and Public Administration
![Manish 'Money' Ghimire](images/manish-money-ghimire.jpg)
Manish "Money" Ghimire
School of Social Sciences and Education
![Mason Christian](images/mason-christian.jpg)
Mason Christian
School of Natural Sciences, Mathematics and Engineering
![Mitchell Alvarado](images/mitchell-alvarado.jpg)
Mitchell Alvarado
School of Natural Sciences, Mathematics and Engineering
![Nora Alammari](images/nora-alammari.jpg)
Nora Alammari
School of Social Sciences and Education
![Sarah Alame](images/sarah-alame.jpg)
Sarah Alame
School of Natural Sciences, Mathematics and Engineering
![Stephanie Durra](images/stephanie-durra.jpg)
Stephanie Durra
School of Social Sciences and Education
![Wefaq Alshami](images/wefaq-alshami.jpg)
Wefaq Alshami
School of Natural Sciences, Mathematics and Engineering
Meet Our Faculty Mentors
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Amber Stokes
School of Natural Sciences, Mathematics and Engineering
![Amy Gancarz-Kausch](images/amy-gancarz.jpg)
Amy Gancarz-Kausch
School of Social Sciences and Education
![Antje Lauer](images/antje-lauer.jpg)
Antje Lauer
School of Business and Public Administration
![Atieh Poushneh](images/atieh-poushneh.jpg)
Atieh Poushneh
School of Business and Public Administration
![Aubrey Kemp](images/aubrey-kemp.jpg)
Aubrey Kemp
School of Natural Sciences, Mathematics and Engineering
![BreAnna Evans-Santiago](images/brianna-evans-santiago.jpg)
BreAnna Evans-Santiago
School of Social Sciences and Education
![Danielle Solano](images/danielle-solano.jpg)
Danielle Solano
School of Natural Sciences, Mathematics and Engineering
![Hanoz Santoke](images/hanoz-santoke.jpg)
Hanoz Santoke
School of Natural Sciences, Mathematics and Engineering
![Jahyun Kim](images/jahyun-kim.jpg)
Jahyun Kim
School of Social Sciences and Education
![Jesse J. Bergkamp](images/jesse-bergkamp.jpg)
Jesse J. Bergkamp
School of Natural Sciences, Mathematics and Engineering
![John Chen](images/john-chen.jpg)
John Chen
School of Arts and Humanities
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Jonathan Young
School of Arts and Humanities
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Jooanne Choi
School of Business and Public Administration
![Joseph Florez](images/joseph-florez.jpg)
Joseph Florez
School of Arts and Humanities
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Kane Keller
School of Natural Sciences, Mathematics and Engineering
![Karlo Lopez](images/karlo-lopez.jpg)
Karlo Lopez
School of Natural Sciences, Mathematics and Engineering
![Lance Talbert](images/lance-talbert.jpg)
Lance Talbert
School of Natural Sciences, Mathematics and Engineering
![CSUB shield](images/csub-shield-w550.png)
Lucas Hall
School of Natural Sciences, Mathematics and Engineering
![Mustafah Dhada](images/mustafah-dhada.jpg)
Mustafah Dhada
School of Natural Sciences, Mathematics and Engineering
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Rae McNeish
School of Natural Sciences, Mathematics and Engineering
![Roy LaFever](images/roy-lafever.jpg)
Roy LaFever
School of Natural Sciences, Mathematics and Engineering
![Zachary Zenko](images/zachary-zenko.jpg)
Zachary Zenko
School of Social Sciences and Education
Events
The President's Associates Dinner was held on Tuesday, April 23, 2024. In case you missed the event, check out the event program (PDF).
Contact Us
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Eric Weis
Director of Annual Giving and Stewardship
(661) 654-3537
eweis@csub.edu