The CSU Council on Ocean Affairs, Science & Technology (COAST) and Water Resources and Policy Initiatives (WRPI) co-hosted the second annual Faculty-Student Research Poster Reception at the Chancellor's Office on January 24, 2012. 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 climate change, invasive species, sustainable seafood, wildlife, water quality, restoration and conservation efforts and basic biological, ecological and physiological investigation.