News from the College of Sciences
CSU Trustees’ Scholarship Extends a Love for Learning
SDSU psychology student Maria Christina Huerta-Avila recognized with an award that will help propel her study of the brain
DoD Grants $9M to SDSU and 3 Other Institutions to Explore Intricate Networks Such As the Brain
This is SDSU’s first project funded by the Department of Defense’s Multidisciplinary University Research Initiative (MURI) program
Monsters Inside Cells Could Help Explain Treatment Failure and Improve Drug Development
SDSU scientists use parasites to explore a scarcely studied phenomenon that may render drugs useless against infections
2025 Presidential Research Fellows Awarded $25K Each to Further Their Projects
Tenured researchers recognized for their work on cancer, centering Indigenous history, and children’s mental health and math learning
The Time Machine
SDSU biologists have collected specimens from every corner of the Earth for decades: It’s all in the Biodiversity Museum
New Cybersecurity Center Boosts SDSU’s Cyber Research and Teaching Capabilities
Center provides a unique opportunity to prepare students for critical roles in a growing field
SDSU Alumnus Dedicated to Promoting Fellow Athletes with Disabilities and Improving Healthcare
Drawing on his own experiences, Peter Phillips uses microbiology and business degrees, plus a passion for athletics and sailing, to give back to the community
Unlocking Research Opportunities for Undergraduate Psychology Students at SDSU
In this video, students discuss their research journeys as part of SDSU’s Health Psychology Labs
Don’t Lose Your Head Over It!
Undergraduate chemistry student Yesenia Rodriguez Reyes tackles a biological mystery when nematodes turn up without their heads — and bacteria become the prime suspect
Partnership Involving SDSU and Forest Service Unveils New Forest Conservation Strategy
San Diego State University is part of a collaboration with the USGS, USDA Forest Service and Climate Science Alliance called the Southern Montane Forest Project, which confronts the nationwide wildfire crisis
SDSU, Auburn University Professors Developing LGBTQIA+ Eating Disorder Treatment
$5M NIMH grant funds novel treatment that hones in on identity-related stressors
New Computer Models Revise Expected Shaking in Los Angeles from the “Big One”
Study by SDSU researchers offers some potential good news for Los Angeles when the “Big One” occurs
SDSU Biology Program Turns Local Fifth Graders Into Scientists
It’s back to school season but the science never stops at SDSU, with researchers going above and beyond year round! One example: The partnership between Professor Cristal Zuniga’s lab and Northmont Elementary aimed at inspiring underrepresented students to consider college and futures in STEM
College of Sciences New Faculty 2024-25
All about our new faculty members joining this school year!
Biology Major Claims Second Olympic Medal in Photo Finish Canoe Sprint
In a nail-biting finale that came down to a mere one-hundredth of a second, San Diego State University student Nevin Harrison claimed the silver medal in the C-1 200 meters canoe sprint at the 2024 Olympic Games in France
SDSU Biology Major Sets Sights on Second Olympic Gold Medal
Nevin Harrison returns to the Olympic Games hoping to repeat her golden moment in sprint canoe
Q&A with Samantha Bova: How This Summer’s Heat Affects Our Oceans
Earth and Environmental Sciences professor explains the widespread effects of sweltering temps on sea life and their role in climate change
A Whole Lot of Chutzpah: 93-Year-Old Professor Emeritus Celebrates 70 Years of Service to Psychology
Jerome M. Sattler’s ongoing career is highlighted by an innovative textbook, countless publications and philanthropy