CSU Desert Studies Center, Zzyzx

The Desert Studies Center (DSC) is a 1200-acre California State University field station established for the better understanding and appreciation of the Mojave Desert. The DSC is centrally located within a region of diverse geological, biological, and cultural resources, and provides support facilities for those engaged in research or academic field studies in a rich variety of disciplines. The DSC is located within Mojave National Preserve, at Soda Springs, on the edge of Soda Dry Lake, at the terminus of the Mojave River. The year-round springs in one of the most arid regions of North America have attracted humans and wildlife for thousands of years. DSC facilities provide housing for up to 70 people, as well as meeting rooms, a classroom, laboratory, library, and natural history collections.

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• UN Geographic Region: North America
• Latitude: 35
• Longitude: 116
• FSML E-mail Address: desertstudies@Fullerton.edu
• FSML Web Address: https://www.fullerton.edu/dsc/
• University affiliation(s)?: Yes
• Names of Universities affiliated / Parent Organization: California State University, Fullerton
• Address Line 1: 2600 Nutwood Ave
• City: Fullerton
• Zip Code: 92831
• Country: United States
• State: CA
• Contact Name: Jason Wallace
• Contact Email: jwallace@fullerton.edu
• Contact Position: Field Station Manager
• Contact Address: P.O. Box 490
• Contact Phone Number: +17147328326
• Station Director Name: Terry McGlynn
• Station Director Email: tmcglynn@csudh.edu
• Billing Contact Name: Aleena Clavel
• Billing Contact Email: desertstudies@fullerton.edu
• Voting Delegate Email: jwallace@fullerton.edu
• Operating Budget: $50,001 - $200,000
• Size of Field Station: 101-500
• Federal, state, or local governmental partners?: NPS
• Community College users: Yes
• Onsite staff?: Yes
• Year Round Staff: 3-5
• Seasonal Staff: 1-2
• Overnight housing facilities: 50+
• Conference space: 1-25
• Food service or catering available?: Yes
• ADA accessibility: Yes
• Electricity: Solar or Off Grid
• Distance to emergency services?: 21-40 minutes
• Internet Access?: Yes
• Library?: Yes
• Classes: Onsite public programs
• Biome Type: Terrestrial
• Terrestrial Biomes: Desert
• Minimum Elevation: 301-750 meters
• Maximum Elevation: 301-750 meters
• Köppen climate classification: B (arid)
• Freshwater habitats: Yes
• Urban/Rural: Rural
• Dry lab space?: Yes
• Wet Lab space?: Yes
• Long term data sets?: Yes
• On site herbarium or voucher species?: Yes
• Formal Data Management Plan: Yes
• Research and/or graduate student training: 80
• Formal education: 15
• Outreach: 5