In a recent article, University of Denver political scientist Seth Masket claims that the Netflix series “House of Cards” is “the worst show about American Politics. Ever” After elaborating his list of grievances about the show, Masket proclaims: “…if you want to understand American politics, watch just about anything else.” In 2001 I was invited to participate … Continue reading Roger & Me →
The Student Research Steering Committee selected ten undergraduate research projects to compete in the CSU Student Research Competition. Each campus is allowed to send up to 10 teams to the competition. The 10 projects were selected by an interdisciplinary committee of CI faculty. A total of 17 total entries were received. Students submitted a 5 page … Continue reading →
“It is the big “F” word that nobody ever wants to discuss. You rarely hear it at forums or conferences, nor will it make an appearance in published work: failure. In today’s environment society tends to view things in the absolute; either one is a failure, or one is a success. Yet research is often … Continue reading →
Twenty-six years ago–in April 1989–I attended and presented at my first professional conference. I was finishing my second year of graduate school. Much of my second year in graduate school was invested in working the project that I presented with my advisor, mentor, and friend Larry Dodd. In my first year at Colorado Larry was gracious to … Continue reading Day 3: A Reflection on Research Presentations →
No, CSU Channel Islands is not on island. But just off our coast are the eponymous Channel Islands. One of this group of islands, Santa Rosa, is the site of the Santa Rosa Island Research Station. Travis Hall’s research is focused on Santa Rosa Island. Click to learn more about Travis. by
CI forges strong relationships with the community. Several of our students focus their research on issues important to our region. Meet one of them: Cassandra Ludwig. by
Undergraduate research is shown to be particularly effective among first-generation college students. Esmeralda Carretero is the first person in her family to attend college. Her research is combined with community action. Take a moment to get to know her. by
Camarillo, Calif., Feb. 10, 2015— Research she conducted as an undergraduate has earned CSU Channel Islands (CI) graduate student Dana Cochran a coveted spot in the 2015 “Posters on the Hill” event in Washington D.C. “Posters on the Hill” is sponsored each spring by the Council on Undergraduate Research in Washington, D.C. Cochran, 24, is … Continue reading →
I am an introvert. I prefer to spend time by myself, with my family, or with a few close friends. When I was younger my introversion was interpreted by others as shyness. I internalized that narrative. I avoided speaking to groups, and discussing the picayune details of my life. Those things made me uncomfortable. Much of … Continue reading Day 2: The Presentation of Self →
Interdisciplinarity is achieved in the IRLC by ensuring that we include students from a variety of disciplines. Strong grounding in a student’s discipline is important. Discussion across disciplines promotes curiosity, inquiry, understanding, and creativity. Meet another surfer:
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