News from the College of Sciences
Commuting to Confidence
Alumnus and staff member Jeffrey Cardinez discovers new identity thanks to mentorship
Finding Her Niche
Outstanding Graduate from Department of Biology flourished while at SDSU. Step one: meet the beetles.
X Marks the Spot
Spontaneous adventures and the close-knit nature of the geology community have been defining features for this graduating senior
College of Sciences Photo Archive
The College of Sciences at San Diego State University was officially established in 1931. Over the years, the technology and tools used for the College’s joint missions of teaching and creating new knowledge have advanced significantly.1915: A student enrolled in the...
New Psychology Clinic Director is a Perfect Fit
Equitable access to services and evaluating effectiveness are essential elements for clinic’s future.
Geologists Get Together
Since the 1930s through today, SDSU geologists have been gathering to appreciate earth’s wondrous landscapes.
The Sequoia of Spiders
SDSU biologists identified a new lampshade spider species in the southern Sierra Nevada.
Keeping Things Fresh
Alumnus Ray Berry learned many lessons at San Diego State that catapulted him into a successful career in the grocery industry.
Astronomy’s Renaissance Man
Graduate student Eric Bratton has pursued many paths to find what satisfies his plethora of passions.
Math is Magical
As a proud Chicana woman, Lee is excited she gets to answer very practical questions with her favorite subject. “It will always stay magical; you have crazy, obscure math and it describes how real things work.”
Managing Risk to Find Fulfillment
SDSU Homeland Security alumnus Erik Antons (‘17) took several leaps of faith on his path to becoming a global leader
Stereotypes to Subatomic Particles
Transfer student Ky Putnam finds their footing amongst creative community of physicists
Perfect Partnership
SDSU’s Department of Mathematics and Statistics and the Nepali government are researching the spread of COVID-19 and other diseases.
Almost All Kids Have Tobacco On Their Hands
Researchers from SDSU’s Thirdhand Smoke Resource Center identify disparities in nicotine levels that can lead to respiratory and infectious illnesses.
Combatting Cancer with Collaboration
SDSU Cancer CoRe Takes Interdisciplinary Approach
Finding Evidence of Extraterrestrial Life in Rocks
Lasers and liquids could help SDSU chemists detect amino acids on rocks from moons and other planets.
Chemists Receive Prestigious Grants For Innovative Research On Improving Drug Development
Two professors are the most recent recipients of NSF CAREER awards at SDSU for their work on mechanisms underlying cancer and COVID-19 treatments.
New Cyber Tech Academy Launches January 2022
These 14-week professional certificates are focused on the most critical topics in cybersecurity, bringing together prominent current and former government, military, and industry practitioners to develop a workforce that can defeat the threats posed by nation-states and advanced cyber criminals.