The California State University, Stanislaus College of Natural Sciences has awarded 13 members of its faculty with the first Naraghi Faculty Research Grant Awards aimed at enhancing their work on topics ranging from computer technology development and outer space to DNA analysis and food safety.

Roger McNeil, Dean of the College of Natural Sciences, announced the names of the research grant recipients as well as two additional Naraghi Faculty Travel Awards that went to Mathematics faculty members Kenneth Howard and Jung-Ha An, who also received a research grant.

The awards are bestowed in recognition of the late Nora and Hashem Naraghi who established the Naraghi Trust that donated $2 million to CSU Stanislaus in 2006. Known for their significant contributions to agriculture, entrepreneurship, and real estate development, the Naraghis dedicated their lives to the Central Valley community.

The 13 Faculty Research Grant Award recipients are:

Jung-Ha An, Mathematics,

Chris DeVries, Physics

Melanie Martin

Susan Mokhtari

Robert Rogers

Scott Russell

Julia Sankey

Robert Silverman

Nhu-Y Stessman

Michael Stevens

Viji Sundar

Janey Youngblom

Jim Youngblom