Cal State East Bay in the News: October 2023

Each month the Cal State East Bay News Center will share the media articles featuring the university and its faculty, staff and students. Check back as more articles are added to this running collection. 

Why Bay Area Groundwater Rebounded Faster Than Elsewhere in California After Winter Storms

Environmental studies professor Jean Moran says that while some Bay Area reserves have reached historic highs this year, significant rainfall is still needed to reduce the deficit. (October 28, 2023 | SF Chronicle)

Here’s How Climate Change Is Playing a Factor in Family Planning Decisions

Sociology professor Amara Miller explains why more people are choosing to have fewer or no children due to climate change. (October 27, 2023 | ABC-7)

How Did a Relatively Unknown Candidate Become House Speaker?

In this podcast episode, history professor Nolan Higdon talks about new House speaker Mike Johnson. (October 25, 2023 | KCBS Radio)

Governor Newsom & Surprise Meeting With Chinese President Xi Jingping

History professor Nancy Park says the relationship between the United States and China could be improved if the countries work together. (October 25, 2023 | ABC-7)

Cal State East Bay Offers Cannabis Certificate Programs

CSU East Bay is partnering with training platform Green Flower to launch four cannabis certificate programs. (October 23, 2023 | KSBW)

Como Sentir Euforia Com as Suas Próprias Hormonas – De Forma Natural

Professor Loretta Graziano Breuning explains how dopamine must not always be present and should be reserved in order to perform its function when needed. (October 21, 2023 | National Geographic Portugal)

Music Professor Merryl Goldberg Advocates for Arts Education

Professor Eric Engdahl praises fellow advocate Goldberg. (October 20, 2023 | MSN)

What To Know About Today’s Great Shakeout, California’s Earthquake Drill

Geology professor Luther Strayer has been studying the Hayward fault, another California fault that has caused disastrous earthquakes, for about a decade. (October 19, 2023 | MSN)

CSU East Bay Professor Talks About When the Next Big Earthquake Could Hit

Geology professor Luther Strayer expects Bay Area residents to expereince a large earthquake within the next 30 years. (October 17, 2023 | CBS Bay Area)

Bay Area Gun Shops Report Spike in Sales

Ethnic studies professor Jenn Tran says the conflict in the Middle East is just one of many pressures behind gun sales. (October 17, 2023 | NBC Bay Area)

On the Heels of Proposition 28, California Colleges Pave New Pathways for Arts Teachers

Professor emeritus Eric Engdahl speaks on the success of Cal State East Bay's online credential program in theater and dance. (October 13, 2023 | EdSource)

How To Guard Against Misleading War Information on Social Media

Communication professor Grant Kien shares tips on figting mis- and disinformation online. (October 12, 2023 | CBS Bay Area)

This Was a Good Year for Prescribed Burns. Why Didn't California Do More?

Professor Tony Marks-Block speaks on the benefits of prescribed burning in preventing future catastrophic fire events. (October 10, 2023 | KQED)

Bay Area Jewish school encourages parents to limit social media for kids amid ongoing war

Communication professor Grant Kien warns about the intensification of fake posts and misinformation amid war. (October 10, 2023 | ABC-7)

Driverless Cruise Vehicle’s Cameras Recorded Moment Woman Was Struck in San Francisco

Computer science professor Moayed Daneshyari explains how autonomous driving technology performs in these types of scenarios. (October 3, 2023 | KRON4)

Kaiser Strike: What It Could Mean for Patients if 75,000 Workers Walk off Job

Public health professor Arnab Mukherjea says patients might still feel the impact of the strike even with preparations in place. (October 3, 2023 | ABC-7)

The Importance of Nature in Our Lives

Professor emeritus Theodore Roszak coined the term "ecopsychology". (October 2, 2023 | Psychology Today)

What Does Laphonza Butler Appointment Mean To Race for Dianne Feinstein’s Vacant Senate Seat?

Communication professor Nolan Higdon says Butler's entry may lead to private discussions among Democratic party leaders. (October 2, 2023 | Mercury News)