Article: CSUN'S ZAVALA RECOGNIZED FOR LATINO OUTREACH.(News)

Byline: SIMON SCHRAMM Community columnist

Maria Elena Zavala, a biology professor at California State University, Northridge, is among eight ``Local Heroes'' being recognized by KCET (Channel 28) for their contributions to social services, business, arts, activism and education.

``I was very surprised because there are lots of people doing lots of great work,'' said Zavala, who has worked with Minority Opportunities in Research Excellence, dedicated to improving opportunities for Latino students.

``The credit really belongs to the young people who took what tools I gave them and went on to successful careers,'' she said.

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