California State University, Bakersfield (CSUB) has announced that more than 1,600 students will be celebrating at three commencement ceremonies on May 20 and 21. According to CSUB, over 2,000 students in all are expected to earn their degrees this semester, which brings the total number of degree-earners to more than 3,000 this academic year.
CSUB will also host the California State University Grad Slam for the first time on Friday, May 6. The competition challenges students with presenting their research findings in a way the public can easily understand. Students from each participating university, including CSUB, will compete for a chance to win cash prizes.
“We are thrilled to be hosting the second annual CSU Grad Slam competition, with 20 of the 23 campuses participating this year,” said Dr. Debra Jackson, associate vice president for academic affairs and dean of academic programs in a statement. “The event showcases some of the outstanding research conducted by graduate students throughout the CSU system.”
One CSUB student will be presenting her research on the biofluorescence of the rough-skinned newt and the impact it has on the West Coast ecosystem. A fellow biology major will be showcasing her research on the effects of fire on bat activity in the Sequoia and Kings Canyon national parks.
Click here to more about how the students are preparing for the big day and learn more about the Grad Slam.
Some 1,639 students, their families, and the Roadrunner community will celebrate the triumph of hard work, fortitude and excellence this month at three #commencement ceremonies taking place May 20 and 21 on the Main Soccer Field. 🎓
See more here: https://t.co/suWWSE515l
— CSUB (@CSUBakersfield) May 5, 2022
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