Noor

Position: Director of Natural Sciences and Mathematics

Slogan: Buzz Up Your Voice!

Instagram: @buzzupyourvoice.csus & @noorfornsm
Website: https://sbrar07.github.io/buzz-up-your-voice/index.html

Candidate Statement: 

Hello, my name is Noor, and I am running for Director of Natural Sciences and Mathematics. As a Biology major, and peer tutor at Sacramento State, I see firsthand how demanding STEM majors can be. Long study hours, heavy course loads, and academic pressure can often affect students’ mental health.

My goal is to make mental well-being a stronger priority within the NSM community. Students should not feel like they have to struggle alone while pursuing their academic goals. If elected, I want to advocate for more conversations around mental health, promote campus wellness resources, and create supportive spaces where STEM students can connect, share experiences, and support each other.

In addition to focusing on wellness, I will continue to support academic success by helping students stay informed about tutoring resources, research opportunities, and campus programs that help them thrive.

STEM students work incredibly hard, and they deserve representation that understands both their academic and personal challenges. I would be honored to serve and advocate for the NSM community.

Thank you for your support.

Noor

TANISHKA JAIN

Position: Director of Natural Sciences and Mathematics

Slogan: Empowering Minds

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Candidate Statement: 

Hi Hornets, my name is Tanishka, and I am excited to re-run for your NSM Director. I am a Biological Sciences major, and as an international student, I understand the challenges and opportunities students face. I believe a strong college community is built when students feel heard, supported, and connected to opportunities that help them grow. Listening to students and understanding their needs has guided my work. As your NSM Director, I have had the privilege of turning student ideas into events and initiatives that make a real impact.

Serving the NSM community has been one of the most meaningful parts of my experience at Sac State. I organized the joint Fall Director Kick-Off, where students met college directors and campus clubs while enjoying food, activities, and prizes. I also organized the Turkey Bowl, a friendly competition between the College of NSM and ECS that encouraged students to donate canned food items to the campus Food Pantry during Thanksgiving, especially when many students faced reduced SNAP/EBT benefits. I serve as the student representative on the NSM Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee, collaborating with faculty and staff to ensure student voices are included and to support students with disabilities and LGBTQ+ students. I am also proud of organizing the Holi Festival of Colors, celebrated for the first time at Sac State, which brought hundreds of students together to celebrate culture and community.

Moving forward, I aim to expand awareness of scholarships, enhance undergraduate research opportunities, increase paid internships and career connections, and host events that help students build community and explore STEM. I also want to bridge the gap between students, faculty, and campus resources so every student feels informed, supported, and empowered.

NSM students are curious, driven, and innovative, and deserve opportunities that reflect that potential. When students are supported, communities grow and innovation thrives.

Tarandeep Singh

Position: Director of Natural Sciences and Mathematics

Slogan: NSM Students First

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Candidate Statement: 

Hello, my name is Tarandeep Singh, and I am running as an independent candidate for Director of the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics.

I am a Physics major with minors in Mathematics and Statistics. I served as an officer in the Society of Physics Students and Hornet Aerospace and Propulsion. I understand the NSM experience: gateway courses, limited seats, time clashes, confusing processes, and the pressure to figure everything out on your own. NSM students are capable, but we deserve stronger support and clearer pathways.

My top priority is expanding opportunity and improving student success through research, career access, belonging, and student well-being.

If elected, I will advocate to expand the SURE program with more funded positions and outreach to first-and second-year students. I will pursue an ASI-funded Undergraduate Research Microgrants program to cover supplies, software, project costs, and conference travel, reducing financial barriers.

To strengthen jobs and internships, I will create an NSM opportunities hub for internships, research openings, scholarships, and on-campus roles, plus host employer and alumni networking events and practical STEM career workshops.

For belonging and retention, I will support peer mentoring and study groups, with special attention to first-year, transfer, and first-generation students. I want NSM to take burnout seriously by promoting wellness check-ins, resource awareness, and study strategies that reduce overwhelm.

To improve affordability, I will organize scholarship application and FAFSA support sessions and promote low-cost course material options where possible.

I will hold consistent office hours, run feedback polls, and share progress updates so students see progress, not just promises.

Best,

Taran