SDSU Earns R1 Classification, Joins Top 5% of Research Universities in the U.S.
SDSU has, for the first time, been designated an R1 university, a category historically reserved for top-tier, research-intensive doctoral degree-granting universities
A 99th Birthday Party in SDSU’s Chemistry Labs
The chemistry department hosted Betty Klaas, a pioneering woman in STEM, as she celebrated another trip around the sun
SDSU Alumnus Launches Innovative Course to Guide STEM Students Beyond Traditional Careers
A lawyer, businessman, venture capitalist, psychology grad and now teacher, Court Turner shows students the wide world of opportunity STEM degrees offer
Advance your Career with a Degree in Science
SDSU’s College of Sciences prides itself on inclusive education and research innovation. Our college offers bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees across eight academic departments and provides curricula for students across the university preparing for careers in health care and engineering. Our coursework is enhanced by dozens of research centers and frequent field trips that allow our students to develop the skills and reasoning they need to be tomorrow’s leaders. Our faculty are respected experts in their disciplines as well as dedicated, thoughtful instructors. The College of Sciences also operates numerous off-campus sites like the Mount Laguna Observatory, Coastal Marine Institute, and nearly 9,000 acres of land for biological sciences research stations, connecting SDSU advancements to the greater San Diego region.
Announcements
Day of Giving 2025
Learn how you can support SDSU in advancing scientific knowledge and accelerating interdisciplinary research today on SDSU Day of Giving, and in the future.
Planetarium Shows Are Back This Spring!
Experience the cosmos with Astronomy students Mondays and Fridays until May 2
Biology Doctoral Student Recognized at CSU Biotechnology Symposium
Tim Haddad was one of just two students across the entire CSU system to receive the Crellin Pauling Student Teaching Award