News from the College of Sciences
SDSU Professor Applies Math to Ketchup, Cartoons, Computers and Climate Modeling
Valeria Barra aims to multiply math lovers around the world by demonstrating the field’s widespread applications, from animating fantastical creatures to informing climate decisions
A Message from the Dean for the 2024-25 School Year
School year in review, special congratulations to the Class of 2025, and spotlight on outstanding members of the College
Honoring an SDSU Professor Who Transformed Math Education
Alba Gonzalez Thompson was a trailblazing Latina in STEM, whose revolutionary research impacted math teaching and learning worldwide
SDSU’s Research Opportunities Entice International Students
Bioinformatics master’s student Trevor Mugoya highlights his research journey on the heels of the university achieving R1 status
2025 Thomas B. Day Award for Excellence in Physics
Created in memory of President Day, these prestigious awards will support faculty and students financially and in advancing their careers
SDSU Math Professor to Serve on National Academies of Sciences Board
Chris Rasmussen was selected from hundreds of candidates to serve on the Academies’ Mathematical Sciences Education Board
A Global Enterprise
SDSU sciences professors have worldwide impact with research projects around the globe
Aztecs in Research: Carlo Quintanilla Advocates for Science Policies at the NIH
This Sciences alum got his start studying how stem cells can help regenerate the nervous system as an undergrad at SDSU
Researchers Inspire Local Youth to Pursue Careers in STEM
Professors like Cristal Zuniga are bringing SDSU science into the community through tailored programs and hands-on lab experiences
Sciences Students Win Quest for the Best Award
Two psychology students received this year’s university-wide award for academic performance and community service
A Living Laboratory
Through conservation, research and partnerships with local tribes, SDSU works to protect threatened species and Indigenous traditions alike—all at the Santa Margarita Ecological Reserve
Science is in Bloom This Semester!
College of Sciences students show off impactful research projects this spring
SDSU Researchers Spent 12 Days at Sea Identifying Potential Hazards to Coastal Communities
The crew explored waters off the San Diego coast to protect local cities and infrastructure from underwater threats
Celebrate Earth Day with SDSU!
The Biology Department is planning a special event honoring our home planet on April 22
At the ‘Top of the World’
SDSU researchers measure climate change in areas of Alaskan tundra where few modern humans have set foot
Planetarium Shows Are Back This Spring!
Experience the cosmos with Astronomy students Mondays and Fridays until May 2
Recap: 17th annual San Diego Festival of Science and Engineering
This year’s festival at Petco Park draws a crowd of over 21,500 STEM enthusiasts
SDSU Sponsoring 2025 STEM Festival at Petco Park
The March 1 event presents STEM for all ages in a day full of hands-on activities and demonstrations