Monica Calderon
Major: Psychology
Hometown: Los Banos, CA
Graduation Term: Fall 2018
Mentor: Dr. Grace Paradis
Published work: Trauma and the Emotional Stroop Task: Differences between Gender and Ethnicity
Update: Monica is pursuing a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology degree at California State University, Northridge.
Amber Crabtree
Major: Criminal Justice
Hometown: Modesto, CA
Graduation Term: Spring 2019
Mentor: Mr. Mark Perry
Research Topic: Impacts of California Realignment in Rural County Jails
Update: Amber will be applying to graduate programs during the next admission cycle.
Rolaun Dunham
Major: Kinesiology
Hometown: Riverside, CA
Graduation Term: Spring 2019
Mentor: Dr. Koni Stone
Mentor Department: Chemistry
Published work: E-Cigarettes: Safe Nicotine Delivery System?
Update: Rolaun is pursuing a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree at the University of the Pacific.
Nora Garcia
Major: Psychology
Hometown: Modesto, CA
Graduation Term: Spring 2019
Mentor: Dr. Anita Pedersen-Pennock
Published work: Parenting Stress and Child Behavior Problems: Examining Whether Marital Satisfaction Plays a Moderating Role
Update: Nora is pursuing a Master of Science in Marriage, Family, and Child Counseling at Fresno State.
Jose Godinez
Major: Chemistry
Hometown: Waterford, CA
Graduation Term: Spring 2019
Mentor: Dr. Elvin Aleman
Published work: Computational Study of the Oxidation of Volatile Organic Compounds by the OH Radical: An Exploration into the Molecular Realm
Update: Jose is pursuing a Ph.D. in Physical Science at the University of Southern California.
Sarah Hernandez
Major: Psychology
Hometown: Riverside, CA
Graduation Term: Spring 2019
Mentor: Dr. Anita Pedersen-Pennock
Published work: Assessing the Role of Social Skills as a Moderator in the Relationship between Socioeconomic Status and Child Behavioral Problems
Update: Sarah is pursuing a Master of Marriage and Family Therapy at the University of Southern California.
Fabiola Herrera
Major: Psychology
Hometown: Modesto, CA
Graduation Term: Spring 2019
Mentor: Dr. Grace Paradis
Published work: The Relationship Between Parents’ Language Practices and Their Bilingual Children’s Vocabulary Development
Update: Fabiola is pursuing a Ph.D. in Human Development & Family Studies at Purdue University after transferring from Fresno State.
Miguel Lopez
Major: Psychology
Hometown: Modesto, CA
Graduation Term: Spring 2019
Mentor: Dr. Bruce Hesse
Published work: Brainwave Entrainment to Improve Problem-solving Skills in People with the Neurodevelopmental Disorder ADHD
Update: Miguel is pursuing a Ph.D. in Psychology at UC Santa Cruz.
Maria Marquez Mendoza
Major: Communication Studies
Hometown: San Jose, CA
Graduation Term: Spring 2019
Mentor: Dr. Marcy Chavasta
Published work: Data-informed, agent-based model of Information Dissemination within social media networks
Update: Maria is pursuing a Masters of Public Administration at Stanislaus State.
Aleta Mascorro
Major: Ethnic Studies and Theatre Studies
Hometown: Los Banos, CA
Graduation Term: Spring 2019
Mentor: Ms. Cynthia Santos-Decure
Mentor Department: Theatre
Research topic: Queer Theatre
Update: Aleta is pursuing a Master of Arts in Theatre Arts at San Diego State.
Marissa Morado
Major: Mathematics
Hometown: Ceres, CA
Graduation Term: Spring 2019
Mentor: Dr. JungHa An
Mentor Department: Mathematics
Published Work: Harmonic Motion Equations with Related Applications
Update: Marissa is pursuing a Master of Science in Mathematics at Fresno State.
German Silva
Major: Geography
Hometown: Tracy, CA
Graduation Term: Spring 2019
Mentor: Dr. Alison McNally
Published work: Pickleweed Vigor in a Californian Salt Marsh: A Remote Sensing Approach
Update: German pursued a Ph.D. in Geography at UC Santa Barbara. They now work as a lecturer at Stan State!
Tiffany Spencer
Major: Cognitive Studies
Hometown: Rohnert Park, CA
Graduation Term: Fall 2018
Mentor: Dr. Jamila Newton
Published work: Is it sensory or social?: Determining the significance of sensory processing disorder as a diagnosable disease by its relation to autism spectrum disorder
Update: Tiffany is pursuing a Second Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree at Stanislaus State.
Jessica Valero
Major: Psychology
Hometown: Farmersville, CA
Graduation Term: Spring 2019
Mentor: Dr. June Newman
Mentor Department: Psychology
Published work: Effects of Perceived Parenting Styles on Depressive Symptoms
Update: Jessica is pursuing a Master of Science in Marriage, Family, and Child Counseling at Fresno State.
Updated: October 05, 2026