Entries by

Opportunity for Students: Panetta Internship

The Panetta Institute’s Congressional Internship Program, combines a rigorous two-week academic orientation at the Panetta Institute along with an experiential education as a Panetta Intern in a Washington, D.C. office of a California member of the U.S. House of Representatives.  While serving in our nation’s capital the student also attends weekly seminars.  Upon completion of … Continue reading

Just Announced: SSRIC Social Science Student Symposium

Thursday, May 5, 2015 at San Diego State University   The CSU SSRIC Social Science Student Symposium (S4, pronounced “ess four”) is modeled on professional conferences in the social sciences. The Council invites all undergraduates and graduate students, from all CSU campuses and California community colleges, in all areas of the social sciences, to present their … Continue reading

IRLC Update: Researching Mexican mobility

Rosalba Rocha participated in the 2015 Interdisciplinary Research Learning Community. In this piece from CI’s Channel Magazine, she discusses her research with Professor Luis Sánchez. By Rosalba Rocha, ’16  Sociology Last year I was given the opportunity to work on research with Assistant Professor of Sociology Luis A. Sanchez. My research project examines social and … Continue reading

We Are the Channel Islands

The Channel Islands are more than a namesake for our campus. They are a living laboratory. CI has a partnership with the National Park Service allowing CI to maintain a research station on the island, providing access for our faculty and students to engage in research. A recent faculty-mentored student research project, conducted by Senior Victoria Scotti … Continue reading

CI Students Earn Eight Design Awards

CSU Channel Islands (CI) senior Annie De Bruyn had all but forgotten she had entered the Association of College Unions International (ACUI) “Steal This Idea” design contest. “Then my supervisor said ‘Have you checked your email? Because you won an award!’” De Bruyn said. The Studio Art major was overjoyed to learn she had won a … Continue reading

For Friday: Student Summer Research Showcase

CI’s third annual Student Summer Research Showcase (SRSS) takes place on Friday, October 16 from 1 – 3 pm in El Dorado Hall. This year the SRSS will feature student presenters who participated in paid off-campus summer research positions (1:00 – 2:00 pm), and a general Research Mixer to continue building the research culture at … Continue reading

Faculty Research Roundtable

The Student Research Steering Council is sponsoring a roundtable of research-active faculty on Tuesday, October 6th. Aimed at current students, the roundtable will focus on faculty research experiences. Faculty presenters will provide advice about how to get involved in research and how they have benefitted from their research experiences. Date: October 6, 2015 Time: 5.45-7.00 Place: … Continue reading

Opportunities for Student Researchers

Funding for STUDENT travel to conferences: Nominations are open NOW! One of the most important tasks of the SRSC is to help fund student travel to disciplinary and interdisciplinary conferences. We count on faculty to nominate students for funding. FACULTY can nominate students and their projects for up to $500 to support travel expenses to … Continue reading

SURF Student Websites

SURF students are taking advantage of CIKeys to post their work. The site they create is theirs to use throughout their time at CI. It can be used as a portfolio of work that can be shared with graduate schools, potential employers, family, and friends. Isaiah Brown isaiahbrown.cikeys.com Ilyanna Camacho-Luna www.ilyanna.cikeys.com Stefany Chadkewicz stefany.cikeys.com Sergio … Continue reading

Student Research Roundtable: September 17th

This week the Student Research Steering Council is sponsoring a roundtable of student researchers. Aimed at current students, the roundtable will focus on students’ research experiences. Student presenters will provide advice about how to get involved in research and how they have benefitted from their research experiences. Date: September 17th Time: 5.45-7.00 Place: Anacapa Commons … Continue reading