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05.04.09 - FC Biology Student Follows Dream, and Caribou

Former Fullerton College biology student, David Elliott, recently reported to the Division of Natural Sciences on his activities as a wildlife biologist in Labrador, Canada. As a Fullerton College Student, David took classes in biology, botany and marine biology, then transferred to CalState Fullerton for his Bachelors and Masters degrees in biology. In his studies, David focused on ecology and wildlife conservation.

David now is working as a Project Wildlife Biologist for the Provincial Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, in the Department of Environment and Conservation, Wildlife Division. His main responsibilities involve caribou management and conservation, with an occasional polar bear thrown in the mix.

David's success is a result of a focused dream, hard work, perseverance and, I might add, an adventurous spirit.

05.04.09 - 2009 Natural Sciences Division Scholarship Winners

Award Name
Winner
Amount
Biological Sciences Faculty Scholarship Victor J. Wong $425
Elizabeth Wright Life Science Scholarship Shaun M. Hug $125
Joel D. Hail Memorial Scholarship Maria O. Mohammed $2,000
Joel D. Hail Memorial Scholarship Jian Gong $1,500
Joel D. Hail Memorial Scholarship Wilhelm A. Weidmann $1,500
Joel D. Hail Memorial Scholarship Jaini G. Shah $1,000
Joel D. Hail Memorial Scholarship Hien T. CaO $850
Joel D. Hail Memorial Scholarship Jee H. Choi $850
Joel D. Hail Memorial Scholarship Sang Hee (Katie) Choi $850

Congratulations and best of luck!

03.22.09 - Natural Sciences Staff Enjoy a Colorful Weekend in the Desert

Many Californians think of deserts as drab, brown wastelands -- tortuously boring landscapes that torment travelers with monotony and heat on their drives to Las Vegas. It is true that California deserts can seem uninviting to many -- but rarely to biologists. How can this be?

Ecology students at Corn SpringsMany biologists find the desert to be an irresistible natural environment, filled with interesting plants and animals that exhibit remarkable survival skills. The desert is not always brown and harsh. Sometimes the desert is splashed with colorful blossoms, especially after plenty of winter rain.

This spring, Ken Collins organized a weekend desert field trip for his General Ecology class. The destination was Corn Spring, a favorite spot known for its diversity -- and shade. Participants on this trip found the desert covered with flowers, in the canyons, on the flats and on the mountains. The General Ecology students and the accompanying members of the Natural Sciences Division witnessed the desert at its best -- abundant flowers, green mountainsides, healthy animals, and really fat Chuckwallas and barrel cactuses.

This weekend outing is just one example of how the faculty and staff in the Natural Sciences Division truly enjoy their chosen fields. And we try to share our joy for science and nature in the classroom. But sometimes it takes exposure to the bloomin' desert for one to begin to see the beauty of nature everywhere.