Cal-Bridge Program

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 @SDSU and is graduating this Spring. #NSF #GRFP #STEM @calstate

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

The Cal-Bridge Undergraduate Program Application is open through April 8th. This program offers four elements of #support to students in Physics & Astronomy, Math & Statistics, and Computer Science & Computer Engineering. #Apply today: calbridge.org/undergraduate-… @ccleague @calstate

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/1FAI…

A group of Cal-Bridge scholars and faculty traveled to Denver, CO this week for the @APSphysics 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

Jesse Mendez, Cal-Bridge Doctoral Scholar at Louisiana State University and @CalPolyHumboldt alum, recently collaborated on a significant neutrino physics study published in Nature. #Physics #publication @calstate news.fnal.gov/2025/12/microb…

@UCMerced_NatSci impact #FromTheValleyToTheStars

Congratulations to Cal-Bridge Alum, Jonathan Daniel, on becoming a new tenure track Assistant Professor in the Physics and Astronomy Department at CSUSB! Jonathan earned his bachelor's degree from @stan_state and his PhD from @ucmerced. Way to go, Jonathan! @calstate @CSUSBNews

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 youtube.com/watch?v=3HRkKz…

Want to learn more about the Cal-Bridge Undergraduate Program before applying? Join us at an information session! The first session provides an overview of the program and the second focuses on how to apply. Can’t make the scheduled time/date? No problem! Sign up 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/undergraduate-…

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 @calstate or #CCC 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

This Black History Month, we honor the Black scientists whose contributions drive global research and discovery. At Cal-Bridge, we know representation matters. By building pathways to graduate school, we’re committed to ensuring science thrives through diversity. #BlackInSTEM

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

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

These alumni demonstrate how access to a CSU degree empowers students to become impactful leaders in their professions and communities. 🎓 This #BHM, read about just a few alumni from @CSUBakersfield, @ChicoState, @csuf, @calpolypomona and @CSUSBNews: calstate.edu/csu-system/new…

Mentor Monday: Meet Dr. Matteo Crismani (he/him) from CSU San Bernardino in the Physics & Astronomy dept. Inspired by the mentors who supported his own nontraditional path into science, Matteo finds mentoring rewarding as he watches achieve their goals. #MentorMonday @calstate

#Mentor Monday Spotlight: Meet Dr. Navrati Saxena (she/her) from @SJSU 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