Cal-Bridge Program
@calbridge.bsky.social
A California statewide UC/CSU/CCC program preparing California undergrads to obtain STEM PhDs to join & diversify the tech workforce & public university professoriate #DiversityinSTEM #Physics #Astronomy #Mathematics #ComputerScience
https://calbridge.org/
https://calbridge.org/
Cal-Bridge scholars attended the NSBP (National Society for Black Physicists)-NSHP (National Society for Hispanic Physicists) Joint Conference in San Jose! Pictured: Dennis Calderon, Evan Nunez-Craven, Gabriel Muñoz Zarazua, Brittany Conner & Mariana Rojas-Montoya.
November 26, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Cal-Bridge scholars attended the NSBP (National Society for Black Physicists)-NSHP (National Society for Hispanic Physicists) Joint Conference in San Jose! Pictured: Dennis Calderon, Evan Nunez-Craven, Gabriel Muñoz Zarazua, Brittany Conner & Mariana Rojas-Montoya.
This #November, Cal-Bridge honors Native American Heritage Month. We recognize and celebrate the enduring contributions, cultures, and traditions of Native and Indigenous peoples.
#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth #IndigenousHeritage
#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth #IndigenousHeritage
November 18, 2025 at 6:00 PM
This #November, Cal-Bridge honors Native American Heritage Month. We recognize and celebrate the enduring contributions, cultures, and traditions of Native and Indigenous peoples.
#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth #IndigenousHeritage
#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth #IndigenousHeritage
#ThrowbackThursday: Cal-Bridge Fall Conference at UC Irvine! The event kicked off with a welcome reception, where we met the new undergraduate cohort, then things got competitive! Faculty mentors, graduate & undergrad scholars teamed up for trivia, proving collaboration is key!
November 6, 2025 at 10:42 PM
#ThrowbackThursday: Cal-Bridge Fall Conference at UC Irvine! The event kicked off with a welcome reception, where we met the new undergraduate cohort, then things got competitive! Faculty mentors, graduate & undergrad scholars teamed up for trivia, proving collaboration is key!
Cal-Bridge scholars participated in the American Physical Society (APS) Far West meeting at @ucsantacruz.bsky.social, in October 2025, presenting research talks and posters. Pictured are Cal-Bridge Undergraduate, Master & Doctoral scholars with Physics & Astronomy Co-Director, Aaron Romanowsky.
October 17, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Cal-Bridge scholars participated in the American Physical Society (APS) Far West meeting at @ucsantacruz.bsky.social, in October 2025, presenting research talks and posters. Pictured are Cal-Bridge Undergraduate, Master & Doctoral scholars with Physics & Astronomy Co-Director, Aaron Romanowsky.
On the last day of World Space Week, we join in celebrating the largest space event on Earth, officially recognized by the United Nations. At Cal-Bridge, we’re proud to support the curiosity and innovation that push the boundaries of science and discovery.
#WorldSpaceWeek #DiversityinSTEM
#WorldSpaceWeek #DiversityinSTEM
October 10, 2025 at 7:29 PM
On the last day of World Space Week, we join in celebrating the largest space event on Earth, officially recognized by the United Nations. At Cal-Bridge, we’re proud to support the curiosity and innovation that push the boundaries of science and discovery.
#WorldSpaceWeek #DiversityinSTEM
#WorldSpaceWeek #DiversityinSTEM
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.
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.
September 30, 2025 at 5:40 PM
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.
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.
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
September 10, 2025 at 9:04 PM
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 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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September 5, 2025 at 10:50 PM
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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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
September 3, 2025 at 8:48 PM
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
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
August 19, 2025 at 7:16 PM
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
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
August 13, 2025 at 5:51 PM
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
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!
August 11, 2025 at 6:05 PM
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!
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.
August 5, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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.
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.
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.
July 31, 2025 at 6:31 PM
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.
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.
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!
Aaron Russell, a Sonoma State University graduate!
Kelsey Sako, a Cal Poly Humboldt graduate!
Damien Tessmer, a San Diego State University graduate!
July 30, 2025 at 5:53 PM
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!
Aaron Russell, a Sonoma State University graduate!
Kelsey Sako, a Cal Poly Humboldt graduate!
Damien Tessmer, a San Diego State University graduate!
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!
Matthew Luna, a Cal Poly Pomona graduate!
Zoryanna Alvarez, a CSU San Bernardino graduate!
Diego Monje Gastelum, a San Diego State University graduate!
July 29, 2025 at 7:06 PM
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!
Matthew Luna, a Cal Poly Pomona graduate!
Zoryanna Alvarez, a CSU San Bernardino graduate!
Diego Monje Gastelum, a San Diego State University graduate!
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!
Adrian Barajas, a San José State University graduate!
Ysabel Espinosa, a CSU San Bernardino graduate!
Spencer Kirkman, a San Francisco State University graduate!
July 29, 2025 at 6:47 PM
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!
Adrian Barajas, a San José State University graduate!
Ysabel Espinosa, a CSU San Bernardino graduate!
Spencer Kirkman, a San Francisco State University graduate!
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! 🎓
July 24, 2025 at 7:13 PM
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! 🎓
Yeng Her, a San José State University Computer Science Student, is headed to UC Davis to pursue a Master’s Program. Congratulations, Yeng!🎓
July 24, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Yeng Her, a San José State University Computer Science Student, is headed to UC Davis to pursue a Master’s Program. Congratulations, Yeng!🎓
Eduardo Castro Becerra, a Cal Poly Pomona Computer Science Student, is continuing at Cal Poly Pomona to pursue a Master’s Program. Congratulations, Eduardo!🎓
July 23, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Eduardo Castro Becerra, a Cal Poly Pomona Computer Science Student, is continuing at Cal Poly Pomona to pursue a Master’s Program. Congratulations, Eduardo!🎓
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! 🎓
July 21, 2025 at 4:19 PM
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! 🎓
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.
July 18, 2025 at 7:16 PM
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.
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! 🎓
July 17, 2025 at 10:34 PM
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! 🎓
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! 🎓
July 16, 2025 at 6:16 PM
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! 🎓
Matthew Pearson, a Stanislaus State University Physics & Astronomy Student, is headed to San José State University to pursue a Master’s Program. Congratulations, Matthew! 🎓
July 15, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Matthew Pearson, a Stanislaus State University Physics & Astronomy Student, is headed to San José State University to pursue a Master’s Program. Congratulations, Matthew! 🎓