Long Beach State has a new program that is spearheaded by women from engineering and computer science, meant to support current students through mentorship and professional development. It’s just one program the college has to continue addressing the gap between the number of women pursing the field versus men.
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Women in Computing organizes CSULB’s first women-centric hackathon, open to all
Over a year in the making, MarinaHacks will go live on March 27, the first women-centric hackathon at Long Beach State. While the environment will highlight women, its goal includes promoting inclusivity and collaboration in a space safe that welcomes beginners and anyone interested.
Rollerskating influencer and CSULB student Jasmine Moore uses Instagram platform for positivity
Jasmine Moore’s skill in roller-skates paired with a stylish outfit on Instagram caught the eyes of many. But, Moore is using her influence on the rollerskating community to promote positivity while pursuing a career where she can help build sustainable, healthier communities.
A rising scholar: How CSULB alumnus Joseph Valadez transformed his life after decades of struggle
After his post about graduating from Long Beach State went viral, Joseph Valadez proves to be breaking stigmas and believing in himself after decades of struggling with drug use and incarceration.
First-generation experiences and familial relationships: Q&A with Sheila Sadr on debut poetry book “Birthday Girl”
Reporter Jireh Deng sits down with poet, journalist and CSULB alumna Sheila Sadr on her coming-of-age poetry book “Birthday Girl,” which interweaves narratives of her experiences as a first-generation, Iranian American tackling love, heartache and hurt in a series of tender poems.
How Upward Bound at CSULB builds pathways to higher education for local high schoolers
Upward Bound is a program that is offered to targeted high schools in Long Beach and the surrounding cities, and provides educational assistance and workshops that help students pursue higher education.
CSULB students learn how to maintain a social life during the pandemic
A look at how students at CSULB go about their social lives during this stage of the coronavirus pandemic.
‘Roller derby saved my soul,’ Badfish Roller Derby members share their love for the sport
From personal life trials to losing their former roller rink, the Badfish Roller Derby league always skates to the challenge.
Ficklewood Ciderworks opens as Long Beach’s first cidery
Owners Stefano Enjem and Joe Farrier hope Ficklewood Ciderworks can become ‘Long Beach’s living room’
Animated Film Production Association creates real-world animated filmmaking experience
Animation major Katerina Coronado and studio art major Nathan Xa establish the Animated Film Production Association, a club centered around producing short, animated films.