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Research Seminar Series

Research Seminar Series: Innovative Approaches to Global & Environmental Health

Join us during U-Hour for an engaging research presentation and a delightful food sampling! A unique opportunity to connect with students, faculty, and staff while exploring the fascinating global research conducted by our colleagues.

The 2025-2026 event series will be held from 12:00 PM to 12:50 PM on the specified dates. Each session will feature a food sampling, provided by the Office of Planning and Academic Resources. The Office of Graduate Studies and Research and the CSUSM Committee of International Research jointly host this event.

  • November 4, 2025 - ARTS 240: Andy Spieldenner, Homophobia as a Global Health Threat
  • December 2, 2025 - ACD 102: Alhelí Calderón Villarreal, The Tijuana River and the Environmental Structural Violence Among the Deported Population That Inhabit It
  • February 3, 2026 - ACD 102: Shannon Switzer Swanson, Destruction and Care in the Coral Triangle -- Sharing Research on So-Called “Destructive” Fishing Practices in Indonesia and Why Fishers Use Them
  • March 3, 2026 - ACD 102: Kim Pulvers, Modifying Cigarette and Vape Waste Perceptions and Behavior: Results of a Randomized Controlled Trial
  • April 7, 2026 - ACD 102: Elinne Becket, Analyzing the Mission Bay, CA Water Microbiome Across Space and Time to Investigate Urban Impacts on Wetland Ecosystems
  • May 5, 2026 - ACD 102: Devan Romero, Exploring Environmental Determinants of Health Through Culture, Context, and Global Learning in Italy
Official Statement
Individuals with disabilities, who would like to attend this event, please contact Mar Roig Ripoll or call (760) 750-8829 regarding any special accommodation needs. It is requested that individuals requiring auxiliary aids such as sign language interpreters and alternative format materials notify the event sponsor at least seven working days in advance. Every reasonable effort will be made to provide reasonable accommodations in an effective and timely manner.
 

2024-2025 Research Seminar Series

The International Research Seminar Series 2024-2025 was a resounding success! A heartfelt thank you to our 8 outstanding presenters, the 500 enthusiastic participants, and the numerous contributors who made this event possible. Your support and engagement were invaluable. If you want to know more about the 2024-2025 series, please check our infographics and the list of speakers below: