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Cal-Bridge Program @calbridge.bsky.social · 9d

Join us as we celebrate Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month (Sept 15 – Oct 15).
The dates are significant because they mark the independence anniversaries of several Latin American countries, while also recognizing the lasting impact Latino/a/e/x leaders, scholars, and innovators.

Cal-Bridge Program @calbridge.bsky.social · 21d

Press Release: “Cal-Bridge program receives $5 million in state budget..." Thank you to the legislators who helped us get funding to continue supporting underrepresented students in STEM: Assemb. David Alvarez @davidalvarezca.bsky.social Assemb. Mia Bonta & State Senator Ben Allen. shorturl.at/YAFbF

Cal-Bridge program receives $5 million in state budget to broaden participation in California’s science and technology workforce - Calbridge

The Cal-Bridge program secured $5 million in state funding to help underrepresented students pursue STEM degrees and leadership roles, boosting diversity in California's tech and academic workforce.

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Cal-Bridge Program @calbridge.bsky.social · 29d

Congratulations to Doctoral scholar, John Montano, on successfully defending his PhD in Physics & Astronomy at @ucirvine.bsky.social! John conducted black hole research through observing campaigns with a technique called reverberation mapping. #physics #astronomy #research

Cal-Bridge Program @calbridge.bsky.social · Sep 5

Cal-Bridge Doctoral Scholar, Rolando Ortega, was asked about his academic plans he said, “I hope to be a physics professor. I’ve always liked helping others and my time in the Cal-Bridge program has shown me how impactful a great mentor can be".
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Cal-Bridge Program @calbridge.bsky.social · Sep 3

The 2025 Cal-Bridge Fall Conference is one month away! Which part of the conference are you most excited about? Let us know in the comments! #community #mentorship #research #professionaldevelopment

Cal-Bridge Program @calbridge.bsky.social · Aug 19

Mariana Rojas-Montoya, Cal-Bridge undergrad program alum and current MS scholar, presented at the 2025 AAPT Summer Meeting, Mariana shared how the Transfer Advocacy Group empowered transfer students and boosted their confidence in physics. Incredible work, Mariana! #Astrophysics

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Cal-Bridge Program @calbridge.bsky.social · Aug 13

Fawad Afzal is conducting summer research at UC Irvine in the Henry Samueli School of Engineering! He is working on Communication Networks for a Chiplet-based Heterogeneous Integration System. Excited to see everything he has learned! #UCIEngineering #STEM #UndergraduateResearch

Cal-Bridge Program @calbridge.bsky.social · Aug 11

We are excited to announce our third annual Cal-Bridge Fall Conference to be held on the UC Irvine campus Friday-Sunday, October 3-5. Active Cal-Bridge scholars and mentors, please save those dates on your calendar!

Cal-Bridge Program @calbridge.bsky.social · Aug 5

Shout out to the Cal-Bridge Doctoral Scholars who completed the week-long Summer Institute at @ucsantabarbara The week focused on professional development in #pedagogy & #researchleadership, helping to build skills for their careers. The week also included social events for #networking & connecting.

Cal-Bridge Program @calbridge.bsky.social · Jul 31

Congratulations to these Cal-Bridge Computer Science Graduates! 🎓
DeeAna Phommavanh, a CPP CS graduate.
Rosemary Cardoso, a CSUSM CS graduate.
Vicky Lopez, a CSUSB CS graduate.
Tyrell Baker, a CSUMB CS graduate.
Savannah Hebert, a CSUSB CS graduate.

Cal-Bridge Program @calbridge.bsky.social · Jul 30

Congratulations to these Physics & Astronomy Cal-Bridge Graduates!🎓
Aaron Russell, a Sonoma State University graduate!
Kelsey Sako, a Cal Poly Humboldt graduate!
Damien Tessmer, a San Diego State University graduate!

Cal-Bridge Program @calbridge.bsky.social · Jul 29

Congratulations to these Physics & Astronomy Cal-Bridge Graduates!🎓
Matthew Luna, a Cal Poly Pomona graduate!
Zoryanna Alvarez, a CSU San Bernardino graduate!
Diego Monje Gastelum, a San Diego State University graduate!

Cal-Bridge Program @calbridge.bsky.social · Jul 29

Congratulations to these Physics & Astronomy Cal-Bridge Graduates! 🎓
Adrian Barajas, a San José State University graduate!
Ysabel Espinosa, a CSU San Bernardino graduate!
Spencer Kirkman, a San Francisco State University graduate!

Cal-Bridge Program @calbridge.bsky.social · Jul 24

Jessica Doan, a San Diego State Physics & Astronomy student, has been awarded an Erasmus Mundu Joint Master (EMJM) scholarship to support her participation in the Master in Astrophysics and Space Science Program. Congratulations, Jessica! 🎓

Cal-Bridge Program @calbridge.bsky.social · Jul 24

Yeng Her, a San José State University Computer Science Student, is headed to UC Davis to pursue a Master’s Program. Congratulations, Yeng!🎓

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Cal-Bridge Program @calbridge.bsky.social · Jul 23

Eduardo Castro Becerra, a Cal Poly Pomona Computer Science Student, is continuing at Cal Poly Pomona to pursue a Master’s Program. Congratulations, Eduardo!🎓

Cal-Bridge Program @calbridge.bsky.social · Jul 21

Rami Husseini, a San Jose State University Physics & Astronomy Student, is continuing at San Jose State University to pursue a Master’s Program. Congratulations, Rami! 🎓

Cal-Bridge Program @calbridge.bsky.social · Jul 18

Congratulations to Eric Andrew, Cal-Bridge undergraduate program alum, who was awarded a Fulbright Research Grant. Eric will be moving to Germany to conduct research at the Max Planck Institute for Plasma Physics this Fall.

Cal-Bridge Program @calbridge.bsky.social · Jul 17

Benjamin Awad, a Fresno State University Physics & Astronomy Student, is headed to the University of Wisconsin-Madison to pursue a Master’s Program. Congratulations, Benjamin! 🎓

Cal-Bridge Program @calbridge.bsky.social · Jul 16

Allie Dunkhase, a San Diego State University Physics & Astronomy Student, is headed to the University of Iowa to attend the Post-Baccalaureate Program with the Physics & Astronomy Department. Congratulations, Allie! 🎓

Cal-Bridge Program @calbridge.bsky.social · Jul 15

Matthew Pearson, a Stanislaus State University Physics & Astronomy Student, is headed to San José State University to pursue a Master’s Program. Congratulations, Matthew! 🎓

Cal-Bridge Program @calbridge.bsky.social · Jul 14

Naing Htet, a San Francisco State University Computer Science Student, is headed to San José State University to pursue a Master’s Program. Congratulations, Naing! 🎓

Cal-Bridge Program @calbridge.bsky.social · Jul 10

Bryan Martinez Ramirez, a Cal Poly Pomona Computer Science Student, is continuing at Cal Poly Pomona to pursue a Master’s Degree. Congratulations, Bryan! 🎓

Cal-Bridge Program @calbridge.bsky.social · Jul 9

Rodney Speight, a San Diego State University Physics & Astronomy Student, is continuing at San Diego State University to pursue a Master’s Degree. Congratulations, Rodney! 🎓

Cal-Bridge Program @calbridge.bsky.social · Jul 8

Lucas Stephen, a Cal State East Bay Physics student, is headed to Ohio State University to pursue a PhD in Physics. Congratulations, Lucas! 🎓