College of Social Sciences at Fresno State

Dr. Keith Clement, professor of criminology, published a white paper for the U.S. Congress on the "Convergence of AI and Cybersecurity in Workforce Development and Education” earlier this year that was included as part of a book that was published in March on National Security Strategy, as well as a related op-ed article. 🐾 Read more at https://bit.ly/4aTiCfe

Congratulations to our Fresno State Project Rebound graduates! 🎓🐾

This year, we proudly celebrated 38 graduates through Project Rebound, with 10 graduates and staff attending the annual statewide Project Rebound Graduation Ceremony at San Francisco State University.

The event brought together representatives from 20 California State University campuses to honor 590 students earning undergraduate and graduate degrees.

This year's ceremony also marked a major milestone—the 10th statewide graduation since Project Rebound expanded beyond its original home at San Francisco State University to additional CSU campuses, including Fresno State, in 2016.

The celebration was a powerful reminder of the resilience, determination, and accomplishments of our students. 👏

Fresno State alumna Alexandra Gallo has been recognized nationally for her commitment to underserved communities and recently completed a degree at the University of Oxford. 👏🎓 Her path highlights the impact of community-centered leadership.🐾

Read more about what made her accomplishments possible: https://bit.ly/3QEcOz9

Dr. Jenny Banh, coordinator of the Asian American Studies program and professor of Anthropology, was featured in the media and quoted about the expansion of Korean culture into communities like Fresno. 🐾

Read more at https://bit.ly/4g097yd

Dr. Mohan Dangi, professor of geography and city and regional planning, was featured in a Cowboy State Daily story about his academic and professional path from a remote Nepali village to Central Wyoming College 32 years ago. 🐾

Now an expert researcher in international solid waste management systems, he recently returned to his alma mater to attend its Innovation and Entrepreneurship conference and to connect with the new Nepali Consul General in the western 11 states to help create student and faculty exchanges between Nepal and Wyoming.

Read more at https://bit.ly/3RTpId5

Dr. Thomas Holyoke, professor of political science, was featured in the media and quoted about California primary candidates making a final push as ads and outreach ramp up ahead of the primary election and voter turnout. 🗳️

Read more at https://bit.ly/4dTfXDd, https://bit.ly/4uF6DKl and https://www.audacy.com/podcast/kcbs-radio-on-demand-011f4/episodes/how-is-74-million-in-outside-funding-impacting-californias-primary-elections-861bd

The College of Social Sciences is proud to announce its faculty award recipients for their contributions to student success, research and service! 🌟🐾

This year’s awardees are:

- Teaching Award - Dr. Andrea Roach (Child and Family Science)
- Teaching Award Honorable Mention - Dr. Gloria Negrete-Lopez (Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies)
- Service Award - Dr. Leece Lee-Oliver (American Indian Studies/Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies)
- Service Award Honorable Mention - Dr. Cierra Raine Sorin (Sociology)
- Research Award - Dr. Naomi Bick (Political Science)
- Research Award Honorable Mention - Dr. Maria Lopes (Chicano and Latin American Studies/History)
- Outstanding Lecturer Award – Shirisha Shankar (Sociology)

Dr. Chelsey Juarez, associate professor of anthropology, co-hosted the Central California Forensic Fire Death Investigation Academy. 🔥🚒 The academy trained first responders to better assist in the search and recovery of human remains resulting from fatal fire mass disasters.

Through a collaboration between Fresno State, Fresno City College and the Fresno Fire Department, professionals from across California came together for hands-on training and recovery exercises.

Read more in the news coverage at https://bit.ly/4nOimU2

For recent graduate Crystal Higuera, spending time with her 5-year-old niece is more than just family bonding — it’s also helping shape her future career as a pediatric nurse. 🐾 From playful learning activities to supporting developmental milestones, their bond is making a lasting impact. 💛

Read more at https://bit.ly/49rfjeO

Earlier this semester, Fresno State’s Model United Nations team earned multiple honors at the 75th Model United Nations of the Far West Conference in San Francisco! They were recognized for diplomacy, resolution writing and leadership among universities from across the region. 🏆

Their achievements reflect the collaboration, critical thinking and Bulldog spirit that continue to make an impact both on campus and beyond. 🐾

Read more about their incredible achievements at https://bit.ly/4dlOKdj