Showcasing their research in tilapia developments, representatives from California State University, Fresno are participating in the Society for the Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science annual meeting in Anaheim.

Former Fresno State student Samuel Jiménez, biology professor Dr. Ulrike Müller and part-time lecturer Otto Berg have composed a research poster titled: “A comparative high-speed video analysis of escape turns and voluntary turns performed by tilapia (t).”

The research was conducted in the biology lab on campus.

Berg and Jiménez are attending the conference, where Jiménez is presenting. Since his research at Fresno State, Jiménez has enrolled at San Diego State University.

The conference, whose theme is “Science, Technology & Diversity for a Sustainable Future,” is expected to attract 4,000 participants during its four-day run through Sunday, Oct. 3.

Students and teams from 17 California State University campuses are presenting 98 research posters.

“Hundreds of CSU students have the opportunity to participate in this important conference because of a deeply ingrained commitment to research-mentoring among CSU faculty,” said Elizabeth Ambos, CSU assistant vice chancellor for research initiatives and partnerships.

“These teachers know that a student’s ultimate success as a scientist is often rooted in early, strong guidance from professors who clearly care about the student’s future,” Ambos added.

At the conference, CSU faculty participate in panel presentations on such topics as including producing food with genetically modified crops, biodiversity in the sea, exploring the universe, math in games and puzzles and creativity in chemistry.

The conference also offers students opportunities for career support.

(Copy prepared by University Communications news intern Sadie Thomas)

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