Highlander Invitational Science Olympiad at University of California, Riverside

Highlander Invitational: Science Olympiad returns to the University of California, Riverside

On January 28, 2023, the national Science Olympiad competition returned to the University of California, Riverside for the first time in over 10 years. The tournament, dubbed “Highlander Invitational,” was part of the national track-meet style competition where middle and high school students competed in events surrounding all areas of science. Highlander Invitational was organized...
Finding Her Hive - A Summer RISE Student's Story

Finding Her Hive: A Summer RISE Student's Story

Melissa Arellano, her first name translating to "honey bee" in Greek, signifies the impact of research experiences on students' academic paths. As a 4th-year Environmental Science major that transferred from City College of San Francisco, Melissa found her passion for bees through the Summer RISE program at the University of California, Riverside. Melissa is in...
By John Perna and Karina Quevedo |
Laboratori Nazionali del Gran Sasso exterior

Research Abroad: A CNAS Story

Jared Hudnall '24 , a physics major at the College of Natural & Agricultural Sciences at UC Riverside, spent his summer abroad doing research in Italy. We asked Jared a few questions about his experiences: (Part 1 of 5) What research topic are you working on and where? I'm working at the Laboratori Nazionali del...
CNAS Awards 2023

CNAS Awards 2023

Each year, the College of Natural and Agricultural Sciences honors students who have demonstrated outstanding achievements and accomplishments throughout their time at UCR. Below are the descriptions of each award and the award winners. Congratulations to our students! Rosemary S.J. Schraer Award In honor of Rosemary S.J. Schraer, who served as UCR Chancellor from 1987-1992...
(c) UCR - aerial view of campus

A Conversation with Jared Hudnall '24, CNAS Transfer Student

Jared Hudnall ’24 Mentone, California Major: Physics Campus activities: University Honors , STEM Connections , CNAS Science Ambassadors , Dark Matter and Neutrino Lab Hobbies: Chess Favorite place to hang out on campus : Physics Building, STEM Center, Orbach Science Library Tell us a little about yourself. I transferred from Crafton Hills College and San...
Discover UCR Day 2022 with CNAS Science Ambassadors

Discover UCR 2022

On October 22, campus hosted its fall open house—Discover UCR—for first-year and transfer students interested in applying to and attending UC Riverside. During Discover UCR, students and families connected with student success resources and campus organizations. They also had the opportunity to meet with professors, advisors, and current students from various UCR colleges. The CNAS...
By Andrew Nguyen, CNAS Science Ambassador |
Welcome Week 2022

Tips from a UCR Alumna to Start Off the School Year

The first day of college can be full of many emotions whether it’s a newfound sense of independence, eagerness to attend classes, or being away from home for the first time. This is part of what the college experience is all about. Throughout your time here at UCR, you will have the opportunity to grow...
By Kathryn Aquino |
Student presents at RISE 2022

Summer Research Opportunities: CNAS Scholars Fellows

For most UCR students, their time on campus starts in the fall and ends after spring quarter. However, as many CNAS students know, summers at UCR are full of several exciting opportunities, such as enrolling in summer session courses, taking part in an internship, or participating in one of the many summer research programs including...
By Kathryn Aquino |
CNAS Awards 2022

CNAS Awards 2022

Each year, the College of Natural and Agricultural Sciences honors students who have demonstrated outstanding achievements and accomplishments throughout their time at UCR. Below are the descriptions of each award and the award winners. Congratulations to our students! Rosemary S.J. Schraer Award In honor of Rosemary S.J. Schraer, who served as UCR Chancellor from 1987-1992...
Transfer Students - Nour Homsi and Selim Zoorob

Graduating CNAS Students on Finding Success as Transfer Students

As a new transfer student walking onto the UCR campus, things may seem overwhelming. You might ask yourself why you are at UCR and what resources are available on campus that will guide you to the path of success as you navigate the rest of your undergraduate career here.
By Frances Wong |
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