Congratulations to Cal-Bridge Undergraduate Scholar, Mary Becker! Mary was awarded an Honorable Mention this year from the National Science Foundation GRFP process. Mary is a Physics & Astronomy major at San Diego State University and is graduating this Spring. #NSF #GRFP #SDSU
We are excited to announce our fourth annual Cal-Bridge Fall Conference to be held on the UC Irvine campus Friday-Sunday, September 11-13, 2026. Active Cal-Bridge scholars and mentors, please save the date! #conference #professionaldevelopment #CalBridge
Want to learn more about how to apply to the Cal-Bridge Undergraduate Program? Join us at our last information session, March 25th at 5pm (PT). Can’t make the scheduled time/date? No problem! Sign up to receive a recording of the session & Zoom link. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
A group of Cal-Bridge scholars and faculty traveled to Denver, CO this week for the APS (American Physical Society) Global Physics Summit! They enjoyed catching up at the Cal-Bridge dinner and cheering on our scholars and alumni during their research talks and presentations. #APS #Physics
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Jesse Mendez, Cal-Bridge Doctoral Scholar at Louisiana State University and Cal Poly Humboldt alum, recently collaborated on a significant neutrino physics study published in Nature. #CSUalum #physicspublication #physics
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Congratulations to Cal-Bridge Alum, Jonathan Daniel, on becoming a new tenure track Assistant Professor in the Physics and Astronomy Department at CSU San Bernardino! Jonathan earned his bachelor's degree from Stanislaus State and his PhD from UC Merced. Way to go, Jonathan!
Happy Pi Day! 🥧 Celebrating the infinite constant that connects mathematics, engineering, and innovation. π reminds us that even the most complex problems can come full circle. #Piday #STEM #CalBridge
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Want to learn more about the Cal-Bridge Undergraduate Program before applying? Join us at an information session! Can’t make the scheduled time/date? No problem! Sign up to receive a recording of the session. Register via the QR code.
This International Women’s Day, we’re celebrating the innovation and passion of every woman in our community. Whether you are a future scientist, mathematician or change-maker, you are helping to pave a more inclusive path. #WomensHistoryMonth #InternationalWomensDay #WomeninSTEM
One of the benefits of the Cal-Bridge Undergraduate Program is the #community! Connect with like-minded scholars, program alumni and faculty from across California, all focused on #STEM fields. Applications due April 8th! calbridge.org/undergraduat...
Happy Engineering day from Cal-Bridge! We celebrate the innovation and dedication of our scholars who are using engineering to solve real-world problems and shape the future of STEM. #CalBridge #STEM #FutureEngineers
The Cal-Bridge Undergraduate Program Application is open! This program is for CSU or California Community College students graduating Fall '27 - Spring '28, interested in getting a PhD. Program includes financial aid of up to $15,000 per year. Apps are due April 8th calbridge.org. #CSU #STEM
This #BlackHistoryMonth, we honor the Black scientists and mathematicians whose contributions drive global research and discovery. At Cal-Bridge, we know representation matters. By building pathways to graduate school & research, we’re committed to ensuring science thrives through diversity. #STEM
May this Lunar New Year bring strength, resilience, and unstoppable momentum to our Cal-Bridge community. Just like the Horse, let’s charge forward with courage, confidence, and heart as we continue building pathways to STEM and beyond.
#LunarNewYear #YearOfTheHorse #CalBridge #STEM
Today we celebrate the contributions of women & girls who continue to shape the future of science, research, & innovation. At Cal-Bridge, we believe equitable access to opportunities in STEM is essential. Together, we can build a more inclusive scientific community. #WomenInSTEM
Mentor Monday: Meet Dr. Matteo Crismani (he/him) from CSU San Bernardino in the Physics & Astronomy department. Inspired by the mentors who supported his own nontraditional path into science, Matteo finds mentoring rewarding as he watches achieve their goals. #MentorMonday #CSUSB
#Mentor Monday Spotlight: Meet Dr. Navrati Saxena (she/her) from San José State University in the Dept. of Computer Science. Navrati shared, “Cal-Bridge’s mission—to provide guidance, community, and equitable access to research and graduate pathways—aligns closely with my values". #Calbridge
A look back at summer research for #throwbackthursday! In the Cal-Bridge Summer Program, students spend 8–10 weeks conducting paid research at world-class institutions where they connect with mentors & collaborate with peers. Apply today, apps close 2/2/2026 #SummerResearch www.calbridge.org
January is National Mentoring Month! Mentor Monday: Meet Dr. Erin Pearse (he/him), a Mathematics faculty member at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo & Cal-Bridge mentor. Erin is motivated by students' curiosity and enthusiasm and values building meaningful connections. #MentorshipMatters #MentorshipMonday
A group of Cal-Bridge scholars and faculty traveled to Phoenix, AZ this week for the 247th AAS Meeting! They enjoyed catching up at the Cal-Bridge dinner and cheering on our scholars and alumni during their research talks and presentations. #AAS #STEMForAll #Astronomy #calbridge
Paid summer research opportunities are available through the Cal-Bridge Summer Research program! Applications are now open to California Community College and CSU STEM Majors. Apply by February 2nd at calbridge.org/summer-program.
#SummerResearch #STEM #CSU #CaliforniaCommunityCollege
The Cal-Bridge Summer Program Application is open! Paid #summerresearch for CSU & California Community College majors in science or engineering, physics, astronomy, planetary science, mathematics, comp. science & engineering. Apply by 2/2/2026 at calbridge.org #CSU #research
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
#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!
Doing all the things, with ribbons to prove it, at the @calbridge.bsky.social Fall Conference.
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
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.
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