The CSU Council on Ocean Affairs, Science & Technology (COAST) and Water Resources and Policy Initiatives (WRPI) co-hosted the fifth annual Student Research Poster Reception at the Chancellor's Office on March 8, 2016. Faculty mentors and student researchers from each of the 23 CSU campuses were present to discuss exciting new results of their research with the Chancellor, CSU Presidents, Trustees and staff. Topics covered included water quality, microplastics, marine mammals, and climate change.