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In Memoriam: Doug Grotjahn

Dec 12, 2023 | Chemistry and Biochemistry, Faculty, Memoriam, –Archives

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

Nov 14, 2023 | Psychology, Research, –Archives

SDSU and CSUSM are presenting tobacco product waste-related research projects to promote smoking cessation

2023 Presidential Research Fellows Announced

Nov 7, 2023 | Awards, Faculty, Mathematics and Statistics, –Featured

Six SDSU faculty members were selected, including Uduak George from the College of Sciences

How Cataclysmic Events Have Shaped the Environment and Art

Oct 31, 2023 | Climate, Faculty, Geological Sciences, –Featured

SDSU scientist describes how environmental forces have forged Frankenstein and other eerie works.

SDSU Alumnus’ Journey to Becoming Curator of Entomology

Oct 30, 2023 | Alumni, Biology, –Featured

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

Oct 10, 2023 | Psychology, Research, Students, –Featured

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

Oct 10, 2023 | Psychology, Research, Students, –Archives

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

Sep 25, 2023 | Geological Sciences, –Archives

The Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences is now the official name for the Department of Geological Sciences.

Boosting Representation in Brain Research

Sep 20, 2023 | Psychology, –Featured

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

Sep 12, 2023 | Biology, –Headline

NASA awards SDSU researchers for innovative projects in sustainable guacamole for astronauts and autonomous drone safety.

Where to Go? SDSU Student Identifies Transit Line Needs

Aug 16, 2023 | Psychology, –Headline

Psychology master’s student Adriana Rios achieves many firsts while leading an interdisciplinary team to assess the accessibility of public restrooms in San Diego transit areas.

Climate Change is Impacting the Ocean’s Top Fish Predators

Aug 10, 2023 | Biology, –Headline

SDSU teamed up with the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, NOAA and other institutions to model the impact of warming oceans on large migratory fish.