Undergraduate Research Opportunities Center

Fall Undergraduate Research, Scholarship, & Creative Activity Competition

The Fall Research Competition is designed to highlight and support undergraduate research projects, scholarship, and creative activity at CSUMB. Students, under the guidance of one or more faculty members within their department, or multiple departments for interdisciplinary projects, are eligible to submit a project to be considered for the competition. Winning presentations will be strongly encouraged to apply for the statewide California State University Student Research Competition, held each spring to promote and recognize outstanding student accomplishments throughout the 23 campuses of the CSU system. UROC models the presentation format and evaluation criteria after the CSU Research Competition.

Fall Showcase 2015 presenters

2025 Fall Research Competition

Congratulations to all the students selected to for the 10th annual Fall Undergraduate Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activity Competition scheduled for Thursday, November 13th from 2:30-6pm at the Alumni & Visitors Center. Be sure to join us

Student Presenters

  • Navid Amarlou, Psychology
    • Project Title: Evaluating the Impact of Peer-Led Study Groups on Student Success in Lower-Division Mathematics and Statistics Courses
    • Faculty Mentor: Gabriel Chavez
  • Lily Myers, Marine Science
    • Project Title: Lignin Content in Salt-Exposed Loblolly Pines (Pinus taeda) as an Explanation of Reduced Wood Density Using the Acetyl Bromide Method
    • Faculty Mentor: Dr. Gerick Bergsma
  • Max Johnston Gomez, Marine Science
    • Project Title: Plenty of (Rock)Fish in the Sea: Genetic Species ID of Baja California Rockfish Larvae
    • Faculty Mentor: Dr. John Carlos Garza
  • Maria Andrea Ugaz, Biology
    • Project Title: Mapping Transposable Element Expression Across Hydra Cell Types Using Single Cell Transcriptomics
    • Faculty Mentor: Dr. Aide Macias-Muñoz
  • Stephanie Lara-Sotelo, Statistics
    • Project Title: Automated Burn-Wound Segmentation Using Deep Learning Methods
    • Faculty Mentor: Dr. Steven Kim
  • Addison Ryne, Marine Science
    • Project Title: Advancing Rapid Qualification of Microcystis Colonies in Freshwater Systems Using Digital Holography
    • Faculty Mentor: Dr. Aditya R. Nayak
  • Sam Minard, Social & Behavioral Science
    • Project Title: Addressing Misinformation During Severe Weather Events: Insights from Emergency Managers in Florida
    • Faculty Mentor: Dr. Amanda Pullum
  • Aaron Wickware, Marine Science
    • Project Title: Power System Engineering and Testing for a Polar Marine Surface Vehicle
    • Faculty Mentor: Dr. Jamin Greenbaum
  • Lexi Hill, Biology
    • Project Title: Documenting the behavior of Black Oystercatchers (Haematopus bachmani) in the Monterey Peninsula
    • Faculty Mentor: Dr. Gerick Bergsma
  • Cesar Ojeda, Kinesiology
    • Project Title: Heart Rate Alterations in an Elite Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Player Throughout Doubles Tournament Play
    • Faculty Mentor: Dr. Steven Machek