FULLERTON ARBORETUM
The Fullerton Arboretum is a twenty-six acre botanical garden located on the Northwest corner of the campus of California State University, Fullerton. The collection is organized according to water requirements and includes a rain forest, rare fruit grov e, palm grove, a desert section, Chaparral Hill, rose gardens, children's garden and a turn of the century Victorian garden at Heritage House, an 1896 historical house located in the arboretum.The Fullerton Arboretum offers several educational programs for children in pre-school through the sixth grade. These programs include:
* the Pumpkin Patch Tour designed for children in pre-school through first grade. This program introduces children to the concepts of plant families, care and feeding of plants and the relationship of plants to our culture.
* the "Blooming Science" program which is a cooperative project with the Fullerton School District, designed for children in the State Pre-School and Head Start Programs. The components of "Blooming Science" include teacher education, a school garden, parent education, student education, activities and a trip to the arboretum.
* local history and nature programs which are provided for all third grade students in the Fullerton School District as part of the third grade curriculum. These programs are supported by the Children's League of Fullerton.
* customized nature tours of the garden which are offered to classes and groups of students by the Nature Guides, a group of trained volunteers.
- Contact: LeNelle Cittadin, Director of Education
- Fullerton Arboretum
- Phone: (714) 278-4003
- E-mail: gdyment@POP1.fullerton.edu
- Phone: (714) 278-4003
FUNDING SOURCE: Public and corporate donations and grants
TUCKER WILDLIFE SANCTUARY PROGRAM
The Tucker Wildlife Sanctuary operates as a nonprofit CSUF Foundation agency. Located in 400 square miles of the Cleveland National Forest, the Sanctuary is an environment in which K-12 students, undergraduates, and community groups can observe birds, pl ants, and animals in a natural setting. For K-12 students, the Sanctuary offers a two-hour experience in the Chaparral which emphasizes native wildlife and the preservation of natural resources. Science majors at CSUF conduct these experiences for over 9,000 students each year. In addition, the Sanctuary provides a research center for biological field studies, a facility for teacher education in nature interpretation and conservation education, and a center for training students planning to enter into the public service field of nature interpretation.
- Contact: Dr. Barry Thomas, Director
- Department of Biology
- McCarthy Hall 361
- Phone: (714) 278-3451
- E-mail: bthomas@fullerton.edu
- McCarthy Hall 361
FUNDING SOURCE: Public and corporate donations and grants
Middle School
MATHEMATICS, ENGINEERING, SCIENCE ACHIEVEMENT (MESA) PROGRAM
The Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement (MESA) program serves African-American, American-Indian, Mexican-American and other Latino-Americans in California who have been historically underrepresented in mathematics-based fields. CSUF is one of 1 6 centers statewide to help these students enter careers in mathematics, science, and engineering. MESA offers activities such as field trips and enrichment classes for junior high and high school students. Each year there is a MESA day in which a Scien ce Olympiad is held.
- Contact: Vonna Hammerchmidt, Director
- Computer Science 106
- Phone: (714) 278-3114
FUNDING SOURCE: UC Berkeley and the CSU Chancellor's Office
TUCKER WILDLIFE SANCTUARY PROGRAM
The Tucker Wildlife Sanctuary operates as a nonprofit CSUF Foundation agency. Located in 400 square miles of the Cleveland National Forest, the Sanctuary is an environment in which K-12 students, undergraduates, and community groups can observe birds, pl ants, and animals in a natural setting. For K-12 students, the Sanctuary offers a two-hour experience in the Chaparral which emphasizes native wildlife and the preservation of natural resources. Science majors at CSUF conduct these experiences for over 9,000 students each year. In addition, the Sanctuary provides a research center for biological field studies, a facility for teacher education in nature interpretation and conservation education, and a center for training students planning to enter into the public service field of nature interpretation.
- Contact: Dr. Barry Thomas, Director
- Department of Biology
- McCarthy Hall 361
- Phone: (714) 278-3451
- E-mail: bthomas@fullerton.edu
- McCarthy Hall 361
FUNDING SOURCE: Public and corporate donations and grants
High School
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY ALLIANCE FOR MINORITY PARTICIPATION (CSU-AMP) PROJECT
The goal of CSU-AMP is to implement a comprehensive, statewide community-based program to increase the number of bachelor's degree recipients in science, engineering, and mathematics among historically underrepresented groups in these fields. CSU-AMP involves students in science, engineering, and mathematics enrichment activities throughout their entire undergraduate careers. At CSUF, about 40 students are admitted as freshmen participants to CSU-AMP each year. Students receive two summers of inten sive work in mathematics, academic year workshops that support their mathematics and science courses, and research internships.
- Contact: Dr. Michael Clapp, Coordinator
- Department of Mathematics
- McCarthy Hall 160D
- Phone: (714) 278-2743
- E-mail: mclapp@fullerton.edu
- McCarthy Hall 160D
FUNDING SOURCE: National Science Foundation
CIENCIA, MATEMATICA, TECNOLOGIA (CIMATEC) PROGRAM
The Ciencia, Matematica, Tecnologia (CIMATEC) Program aims to increase the number of ethnic minorities enrolled in pre-college teacher training programs in science, mathematics, and technology. CIMATEC offers CSU eligible students weekly class meetings, tutoring opportunities, career and academic advising, field trips, and special speakers each month. Students who complete the program are awarded two units of college credit at CSUF.While enrolled in the course, students have access to the university library, health services, and other CSUF facilities. Tuition is covered by the university; health fees are paid for by a small on-going lottery grant. High schools participating in the program are chosen because their districts serve as Professional Development Centers for the Single Subject Credential Program. Future Teachers Advisors are secondary teachers (one at each school site) who teach the course in their classroom. Considere d adjunct, part-time faculty in the Department of Secondary Education, Future Teachers Advisors receive access to university facilities and a small income for their involvement.
- Contact: Dr. Helen Taylor
- Department of Secondary Education
- Education Classroom 358
- Phone: (714) 278-3391
- Education Classroom 358
FUNDING SOURCE: Department of Energy, CSU Chancellor's Office, and CSUF Department of Secondary Education
FUTURE TEACHERS OF MATHEMATICS, SCIENCE, AND TECHNOLOGY (FTOMST)
The Future Teachers of Mathematics, Science, and Technology (FTOMST) Program aims to increase the number of ethnic minorities enrolled in pre-college teacher training programs in science, mathematics, and technology. FTOMST offers CSU eligible students w eekly class meetings, tutoring opportunities, career and academic advising, field trips, and special speakers each month. Students who complete the program are awarded two units of college credit at CSUF.While enrolled in the course, students have access to the university library, health services, and other CSUF facilities. Tuition is covered by the university; health fees are paid for by a small on-going lottery grant. High schools participating in the program are chosen because their districts serve as Professional Development Centers for the Single Subject Credential Program. Future Teachers Advisors are secondary teachers (one at each school site) who teach the course in their classroom. Considere d adjunct, part-time faculty in the Department of Secondary Education, Future Teachers Advisors receive access to university facilities and a small income for their involvement.
- Contact: Dr. Helen Taylor
- Department of Secondary Education
- Education Classroom 358
- Phone: (714) 278-3391
- Education Classroom 358
FUNDING SOURCE: Beckman Instruments, the Medtronic Foundation, CSU Chancellor's Office, and CSUF Department of Secondary Education
FUTURE TEACHERS PROGRAM
The purpose of the Future Teachers Program is to recruit high school students to go into the field of teaching. Students attend weekly class meetings and are offered tutoring opportunities, career and academic advising, field trips, and special speakers each month. Students who complete the program will receive two units of college credit from CSUF.While enrolled in the course, students have access to the university library, health services, and other CSUF facilities. Tuition is covered by the university; health fees are paid for by a small on-going lottery grant. High schools participating in the program are chosen because their districts serve as Professional Development Centers for the Single Subject Credential Program. Future Teachers Advisors are secondary teachers (one at each school site) who teach the course in their classroom. Considere d adjunct, part-time faculty in the Department of Secondary Education, Future Teachers Advisors receive access to university facilities and a small income for their involvement.
- Contact: Dr. Helen Taylor
- Department of Secondary Education
- Education Classroom 358
- Phone: (714) 278-3391
- Education Classroom 358
FUNDING SOURCE: CSU Chancellor's Office and CSUF Department of Secondary Education
MATHEMATICS, ENGINEERING, SCIENCE ACHIEVEMENT (MESA) PROGRAM
The Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement (MESA) program serves African-American, American-Indian, Mexican-American and other Latino-Americans in California who have been historically underrepresented in mathematics-based fields. CSUF is one of 1 6 centers statewide to help these students enter careers in mathematics, science, and engineering. MESA offers activities such as field trips and enrichment classes for junior high and high school students. Each year there is a MESA day in which a Scien ce Olympiad is held.
- Contact: Vonna Hammerchmidt, Director
- Computer Science 106
- Phone: (714) 278-3114
FUNDING SOURCE: UC Berkeley and the CSU Chancellor's Office
MATHEMATICS INTENSIVE SUMMER SESSION (MISS)
The Mathematics Intensive Summer Session (MISS) is a four-week commuter program, held during the summer at Cal State Fullerton, designed to help female high school students be successful in their college preparatory mathematics classes. The program is su pervised by Cal State Fullerton faculty and staff. MISS participants attend mathematics classes for six hours daily (Monday through Friday), for four weeks. During the session, students learn about topics in Algebra II as preparation for taking Algebra II or integrated Math III when they return to school in the fall.By participating in MISS, students have the opportunity to strengthen their math and problem solving skills, make new friends, become familiar with the university, and sample "college life". There is no cost to students to participate in this pro gram. All costs, meals, books, and supplies are provided by Cal State Fullerton.
To be selected for MISS, students must have completed Algebra I and/or geometry during the school year and plan to continue their education after high school. Underrepresented ethnic minority students are especially encouraged to apply.
- Contact: Dr. David Pagni or Mr. Larry Labrado, Co-directors
- Department of Mathematics
- McCarthy Hall 154
- Phone: (714) 278-2671 or (714) 278-2156
- E-mail: dpagni@fullerton.edu
- McCarthy Hall 154
FUNDING SOURCE: Fluor Daniel, Inc.; California State University Foundation; Hughes Aircraft Corporation
PROJECT BASIC EDUCATION SKILLS FOR TOMORROW (BEST)
Project Basic Education Skills for Tomorrow (BEST) is a three-week summer residential program for 34 ninth grade students. Now in its seventh year, Project BEST was developed to motivate and expose children of migrant farm workers to higher education and campus life. The program reinforces and develops students' basic academic skills, including mathematics, science and the scientific approach, reading and journal writing, and computer literacy. It also seeks to increase self-awareness and self-este em and involve parents in the process of helping their children succeed in education.
- Contact: Dr. Isaac Cardenas, Coordinator
- Chicano Studies Department
- Education Classroom 475
- Phone: (714) 278-3731
- E-mail: icardenas@fullerton.edu
- Education Classroom 475
FUNDING SOURCE: San Diego County Department of Education
SUMMER BRIDGE PROGRAM
The Summer Bridge Program is an intensive four-week residential program that prepares incoming CSUF students for university life. Approximately 160 incoming freshmen participate in the program each summer. The program consists of three components. The first component is the mathematics foundation review, in which the students take math courses based on their level of ability. The second is an English component, in which courses in reading, writing, and composition are taught. The last is a residentia l component which concentrates on personal growth and academic survival skills. Students from low-income backgrounds with identified academic deficiencies are given priority admission to this program.
- Contact: Ms. Linda Cambron, Academic Coordinator
- University Hall 221
- Phone: (714) 278-2086
- E-mail: lcambron@fullerton.edu
- Phone: (714) 278-2086
FUNDING SOURCE: CSUF Student Academic Services/University Outreach
TUCKER WILDLIFE SANCTUARY PROGRAM
The Tucker Wildlife Sanctuary operates as a nonprofit CSUF Foundation agency. Located in 400 square miles of the Cleveland National Forest, the Sanctuary is an environment in which K-12 students, undergraduates, and community groups can observe birds, pl ants, and animals in a natural setting. For K-12 students, the Sanctuary offers a two-hour experience in the Chaparral which emphasizes native wildlife and the preservation of natural resources. Science majors at CSUF conduct these experiences for over 9,000 students each year. In addition, the Sanctuary provides a research center for biological field studies, a facility for teacher education in nature interpretation and conservation education, and a center for training students planning to enter into the public service field of nature interpretation.
- Contact: Dr. Barry Thomas, Director
- Department of Biology
- McCarthy Hall 361
- Phone: (714) 278-3451
- E-mail: bthomas@fullerton.edu
- McCarthy Hall 361
FUNDING SOURCE: Public and corporate donations and grants
Undergraduate and Graduate Students
ALLIANCE FOR MINORITY PARTICIPATION TEACHER PREPARATION PROGRAM (AMP Teacher Prep)
The California State University Alliance for Minority Participation Teacher Preparation Program (AMP Teacher Prep), funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF), is designed to attract historically under-represented minority undergraduate students to b ecome K-12 teachers in the fields of science, mathematics, or technology. Approximately 10-15 undergraduate students are selected as AMP Fellows each year. Students selected to participate in the AMP Teacher Prep Fellowship Program will receive a $2,000 stipend per year ($1,000/semester) to cover tuition and/or related expenses involved in their education.In addition to receiving the stipend, AMP Fellows also participate in a mentor program designed to enhance and guide their initial experiences in the schools. Each student will have close contact with a faculty member in the area of his/her undergraduate major, a second faculty member from the department of secondary education, and a supervising teacher in a school in which the student is involved in assisting in the classrooms.
Students selected to participate in the AMP Fellowship Program will be required to provide approximately 30 hours per semester of service in a school in either the Anaheim, Fullerton, or Santa Ana Unified School Districts. Minority undergraduate students close to the completion of their bachelor's degree and recent graduates interested in pursuing a teaching credential in the areas of science, mathematics, or technology are encouraged to apply for funding through the AMP Teacher Prep program.
- Contact: Dr. Julia C. Wan
- Director, C.E.S.M.E.
- McCarthy Hall 527
- Phone: (714) 278-4557
- E-mail: jwan@fullerton.edu
- McCarthy Hall 527
FUNDING SOURCE: National Science Foundation
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY ALLIANCE FOR MINORITY PARTICIPATION (CSU-AMP) PROJECT
The goal of CSU-AMP is to implement a comprehensive, statewide community-based program to increase the number of bachelor's degree recipients in science, engineering, and mathematics among historically underrepresented groups in these fields. CSU-AMP involves students in science, engineering, and mathematics enrichment activities throughout their entire undergraduate careers. At CSUF, about 40 students are admitted as freshmen participants to CSU-AMP each year. Students receive two summers of inten sive work in mathematics, academic year workshops that support their mathematics and science courses, and research internships.
- Contact: Dr. Michael Clapp, Coordinator
- Department of Mathematics
- McCarthy Hall 160D
- Phone: (714) 278-2743
- E-mail: mclapp@fullerton.edu
- McCarthy Hall 160D
FUNDING SOURCE: National Science Foundation
HEALTH PROFESSIONS PROGRAM
The Health Professions Program provides information and assistance for students who are seeking professional careers in the health sciences. The Health Professions Committee supports students meeting minimum academic qualifications by assisting them with their applications to medical school or related professional schools.
- Contact: Dr. David Drath, Coordinator
- Health Professions Office
- Langsdorf Hall 203
- Phone: (714) 278-3980
- E-mail: ddrath@fullerton.edu
- Langsdorf Hall 203
FUNDING SOURCE: CSUF
LOCKHEED MARTIN/CSU PARTNERSHIP PROJECT
The Lockheed Martin/CSU Partnership Project was established at Cal State Fullerton, through funding from Lockheed Martin in 1995. The purpose of the project is to build relationships between CSUF faculty and students and Lockheed Martin personnel. The p roject aims to enhance employment opportunities for engineering and computer science graduates with Lockheed Martin. Through the partnership, Lockheed Martin hopes to add the most highly-qualified personnel to its workforce.
- Contact: Dr. David Falconer
- School of Engineering and Computer Science
- Computer Science 503
- Phone: (714) 278-7161
- E-mail: falconer@titan.fullerton.edu
- Computer Science 503
FUNDING SOURCE: Lockheed Martin
LOS ANGELES COLLABORATIVE FOR TEACHER EXCELLENCE (LACTE)
The Los Angeles Collaborative for Teacher Excellence (LACTE) is a consortium of ten institutions of higher education in Los Angeles and Orange counties and one of the National Science Foundation's Collaborative for Excellence in Teaching programs. LA CTE goals include increasing the numbers of students from underrepresented groups who pursue a career in mathematics or science teaching, refining the current curricula at participating institutions to reflect research and developments in mathematics and science instruction, and elevating the status of teaching and educational reform in higher education.
- Contact: Dr. Michael Clapp
- Mathematics
- McCarthy Hall 160D
- Phone: (714) 278-2743
- E-mail: mclapp@fullerton.edu
- McCarthy Hall 160D
FUNDING SOURCE: National Science Foundation and participating institutions
MESA ENGINEERING PROGRAM (MEP)
The Mesa Engineering Program (MEP) is an academic support program designed to recruit, retain, and graduate qualified underrepresented students in the engineering and computer science disciplines. MEP serves African-American, Native-American, Mexican-Ame rican and Latino groups, who have been historically underrepresented in these technical fields. The program is designed to enhance the student's ability to achieve a high level of success in their major. Some of the features of the program include: academic advisement and counseling, tutoring, mentoring, job placement, a new student orientation, and an on-campus study center and computer lab.
- Contact: Mr. Sergio A. Guerra
- Computer Science 201
- Phone: (714) 278-3879
FUNDING SOURCE: MESA Statewide Office (UC Office of the President) and Industry
MINORITY BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH SUPPORT (MBRS) PROGRAM
The Minority Biomedical Research Support (MBRS) Program provides research opportunities for minority students with the goal of encouraging more minority participation in biomedical careers. Students are provided with mentors and employment as researchers in biomedical research projects on campus.
- Contact: Dr. Bruce Weber, Director
- Department of Chemistry
- McCarthy Hall 504A
- Phone: (714) 278-2621
- E-mail: bhweber@fullerton.edu
- McCarthy Hall 504A
FUNDING SOURCE: National Institute of Health
MINORITY INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH TRAINING (MIRT) PROGRAM
The Minority International Research Training (MIRT) Program provides summer research experience at biomedical research laboratories in England for upper-division undergraduates and graduate honors minority science students. Students are provided with a s tipend, living expenses, and travel costs.
- Contact: Dr. Bruce Weber
- Department of Chemistry
- McCarthy Hall 504A
- Phone: (714) 278-2621
- E-mail: bhweber@fullerton.edu
- McCarthy Hall 504A
FUNDING SOURCE: National Institute of Health
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE FOR UNDERGRADUATES IN CHEMISTRY AND BIOCHEMISTRY (REU)
Funded by the National Science Foundation, Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) is a ten-week program held during the summer at CSUF. REU offers exceptional undergraduate science majors, who have completed two or three years of chemistry/biochemi stry coursework, the opportunity to work with a CSUF faculty member by conducting research in the field of chemistry and biochemistry. Eleven students participate in the program annually and receive a stipend of $2800. In addition to conducting research , students present and attend seminars, participate in field trips to industrial or government laboratories, receive advice and information on careers in science, and participate in a poster session held at the conclusion of the program. The program is e nriched by seminars and activities related to ethical and environmental issues in science.
- Contact: Dr. Scott Hewitt
- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
- McCarthy Hall 580
- Phone: (714) 278-3621
- E-mail: shewitt@fullerton.edu
- McCarthy Hall 580
FUNDING SOURCE: National Science Foundation
TUCKER WILDLIFE SANCTUARY PROGRAM
The Tucker Wildlife Sanctuary operates as a nonprofit CSUF Foundation agency. Located in 400 square miles of the Cleveland National Forest, the Sanctuary is an environment in which K-12 students, undergraduates, and community groups can observe birds, pl ants, and animals in a natural setting. For K-12 students, the Sanctuary offers a two-hour experience in the Chaparral which emphasizes native wildlife and the preservation of natural resources. Science majors at CSUF conduct these experiences for over 9,000 students each year. In addition, the Sanctuary provides a research center for biological field studies, a facility for teacher education in nature interpretation and conservation education, and a center for training students planning to enter into the public service field of nature interpretation.
- Contact: Dr. Barry Thomas, Director
- Department of Biology
- McCarthy Hall 361
- Phone: (714) 278-3451
- E-mail: bthomas@fullerton.edu
- McCarthy Hall 361
FUNDING SOURCE: Public and corporate donations and grants
California State University, Fullerton