News from the College of Sciences
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
SDSU Professor Recognized for Research that Promotes Equity in STEM Education
Daniel Reinholz receives award from the Mathematical Association of America for research in undergraduate math education
Holistic Approaches to Hispanic Health
Exploring cultural and cardiovascular links to dementia in Latino Americans
First-Gen Chemistry Student Awarded Pfizer Fellowship for Cancer Drug Research
How rising senior Alyssa Gomez is making her ‘STEM kid’ dreams reality while setting the stage for future generations in science
City Lizards Get Their Day in the Sun
Assistant professor of biology Kinsey Brock studies how reptiles evolve in urban environments
Applying AI to Climate Research
SDSU researchers are using AI to tackle important environmental issues in this NSF-funded project
Preparing the Next Generation of Sustainable Scientists
SDSU scientists received a $5 million grant from USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) for their project aimed at growing and increasing diversity among researchers who are contributing to sustainable food systems along the U.S.-Mexico border region.
SDSU, Cyber Center of Excellence, CSU San Marcos and National University receive $1M from Google to launch Cybersecurity Clinic
In collaboration with the Consortium of Cybersecurity Clinics, Google.org will provide funding, volunteers and in-kind support to establish the San Diego Cyber Clinic
World No Tobacco Day: A Conversation with Dr. Tom Novotny
SDSU’s Policy Research Center for Tobacco and the Environment (CTE) hosts its first annual Symposium May 31, World No Tobacco Day
Biologist Draws Foundation Grant to Advance Infectious Disease Research
The Prebys Foundation awarded $500,000 to Angelica Riestra to support her work on a common sexually transmitted infection
NSF-Funded Program at SDSU Sets Up Undergrads for Future Biotech Careers
A collaborative initiative across four U.S. universities gives students from underrepresented backgrounds essential lab experience outside the classroom
2024 Thomas B. Day Award for Excellence in Physics
This endowment was created in memory of President Day to annually recognize and reward one outstanding teacher and one or more outstanding students in perpetuity
Meet SDSU’S Top Alumni For 2024
The College of Sciences honoree for 2024 is Jon A. Nunes, Ph.D. (‘89, analytical chemistry, ‘94, analytical chemistry)
MSLC Launches Crowdfunding Campaign
The Math and Science Learning Center (MSLC) is running a crowdfunding campaign April 29 – June 3 titled Giving Back to Our Tutors
Graduating Doctoral Student Seeks to Improve Treatment for Microbial-Linked Diseases
Laura Sisk-Hackworth explores the mystery of microbes, paving an impressive legacy before graduating in May