The youngest California State Senator Sasha Renée Pérez a Cal State LA alumna understands the importance of representation. She’s a product of the College of Natural and Social Sciences. This college at Cal State LA is the largest. It boasts over 150 faculty winning more Statewide Outstanding Professor Awards than any other CSU unit.
Welcome to the College of Natural and Social Sciences. This incredible institution isn’t just about textbooks and lectures. It’s a vibrant hub of research and innovation. It’s a place where students like Rebekah Reyes a sociology major receive prestigious awards. Rebekah’s CSU Trustees’ Award for Outstanding Achievement included an $18,000 scholarship. She even became a CSU Trustee Emeritus and a CSU Foundation Board Member Ali C Razi Scholar.
The college is committed to academic excellence. It provides access and opportunity to a diverse student body. Imagine the groundbreaking research happening here. The Cognitive Psychophysiology Laboratory studies attention and memory using physiological indices of cognition. The Silver Eagle Lab on Aging Cognition and Emotion researches age-related changes in cognition. They even investigate the positivity effect in aging.
There’s the Child Development and Learning Lab. They focus on reducing the equity gap in young children’s school readiness skills. They design educational interventions. They use hands-on activities and educational apps. They examine the effectiveness in both home and classroom settings. The Forensic Psychology Eyewitness Memory Lab studies eyewitness memory and suggestibility. They also research children’s memory and suggestibility. This is especially important when examining the impact of stress and trauma on memory reports.
And don’t forget the NASA grant. Cal State LA received a $300,000 grant. This supports student success in STEM fields. It helps underprivileged students in Los Angeles pursue careers as NASA scientists and researchers. Even aspiring astronomers like Jordan O’Kelley benefit. Jordan’s unique journey from author to researcher is just beginning thanks to this incredible institution.
The college offers innovative degree programs leading to baccalaureate and master’s degrees. It encourages intentional learning and collaborative research. This place is not just about individual success. It’s about creating a better world through research and education. It’s a testament to the power of social and behavioral sciences. It’s inspiring future leaders like Senator Pérez and researchers like O’Kelley. It’s shaping the future one student one discovery at a time. This is the heart of the College of Natural and Social Sciences.