Life Sciences
Building
A major step in SDSU’s STEM Forward initiative
led by the College of Sciences
Jeffrey T. Roberts, Ph.D.
Dean and Chemistry Professor, SDSU College of Sciences
Creation of a new state-of-the-art Life Sciences building on the San Diego campus represents a key step in San Diego State University’s STEM Forward initiative.
STEM Forward encapsulates ongoing and future investments in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) research and teaching with key projects happening across San Diego State University colleges and campuses.
This initiative is grounded in community, seeking to accelerate local economic growth by bolstering SDSU research and facilitating close collaboration with major industry partners.
We look forward to solidifying the University’s position as a STEM leader in the region, starting with the construction of the new Life Sciences Building which will ignite new opportunities for STEM research and instruction at SDSU.
Reimagining
Life Sciences:
A New Building
A new SDSU Life Sciences building will be constructed around the idea of fostering collaboration between SDSU faculty, students, industry, and the community, with cutting-edge labs and equipment and shared workspaces to spur innovation and discoveries.
At a Glance
Creation of a new state-of-the-art Life Sciences building on the San Diego campus will increase interdisciplinary and translational research, reduce gaps in recruitment, support retention and time-to-degree for life science majors, support regional workforce needs, and provide an environment for SDSU students to engage in meaningful research experiences.
The SDSU Life Sciences building will include:
● Computer and instructional labs
● Special instruction space
● Research space
● Collaboration spaces
● Outdoor gathering spaces
● Mechanical, electrical, and telecom support spaces
SDSU Life Sciences in Action
San Diego State University conducts STEM research and education
across a range of scientific and engineering disciplines.
Dr. Cristal Zuniga
is an assistant biology professor working on an innovative, NASA-funded project aimed at developing sustainable, algae-infused guacamole to add more variety to astronauts’ diets while providing essential nutrients for long-duration space journeys
serves as the Chair of the Biology Department and uses fruit flies to uncover the basic mechanisms of muscle development to better understand and treat human diseases affecting the heart and skeletal muscles.
Laura Sisk-Hackworth
recently graduated from SDSU’s joint doctoral program in cell and molecular biology, paving an impressive legacy in her time at SDSU by exploring the mystery of microbes with the goal of improving treatment for microbial-linked diseases.
