News from the College of Sciences
In Memoriam: Paul Paolini
Paul Paolini was the past chair of SDSU Biology, a bioinformatics specialist and Founding Director of the SDSU Heart Institute
SDSU Psychology Professor Slated for TED Talk on Youth Mental Health
On Wednesday, April 10, our very own Dr. Jillian Lee Wiggins will speak at this year’s TEDxSanDiego
Stellar Student Aims to Have an Astronomical Impact
Budding astrophysicist Rodney Speight Jr. is an exemplary student who conducts research that is out of this world
SDSU, San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance join forces to track rattlesnakes
Using acceleration technology and machine learning tools, the team monitors snake behaviors as part of conservation efforts
Quest for Quantum Materials
SDSU physicists harness the power of quantum science to develop new materials that provide legions of benefits
MSLC Gets a New Director and a New Name
Sloan Zak takes over as director of the Math and Science Learning Center, formerly called the Math and Stats Learning Center
Three SDSU Students Awarded for Excellence Inside and Out of the Classroom
One microbiology and two biochemistry students were recognized by CSU-Wide Program
Jean Twenge Named Among Most Highly Cited Researchers
This is the third year in a row that the psychology professor has received this honor
In Memoriam: Doug Grotjahn
Grotjahn played many roles in his 25 years at SDSU and earned international recognition for his contributions in chemistry Douglas B. Grotjahn, Chemistry professor emeritus, has died. Grotjahn was one of the department’s most prolific researchers with an...
Reducing Tobacco Product Waste This Great American Smokeout
SDSU and CSUSM are presenting tobacco product waste-related research projects to promote smoking cessation
2023 Presidential Research Fellows Announced
Six SDSU faculty members were selected, including Uduak George from the College of Sciences
How Cataclysmic Events Have Shaped the Environment and Art
SDSU scientist describes how environmental forces have forged Frankenstein and other eerie works.
SDSU Alumnus’ Journey to Becoming Curator of Entomology
Triple SDSU alumnus Shahan Derkarabetian (‘06, ‘09, ‘17) is the new Curator of Entomology for the San Diego Natural History Museum, where he works studying and researching arachnids.
Representing His Community in Each Step on the Way to Success
Inspired by the experiences of his past, junior Diego Leon helps ensure research reaches Latinx communities while mentoring students like him.
Representando Su Comunidad en Cada Paso del Camino al Éxito
Inspirado por sus experiencias previas, Diego Leon ayuda a asegurar que la investigación llega a comunidades latinas mientras guía a estudiantes como él.
Department of Geological Sciences Renamed Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences
The Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences is now the official name for the Department of Geological Sciences.
Boosting Representation in Brain Research
SDSU and UCSD work to promote minority researchers investigating Alzheimer’s and other neurological disorders in underrepresented communities.
Galactic Guac: SDSU’s Sustainable Superfood For Space Travelers
NASA awards SDSU researchers for innovative projects in sustainable guacamole for astronauts and autonomous drone safety.