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News, events and awards
Please join us for our next research talk on Nov. 22nd featuring Dr. Sayma Akther from Computer Science. Everyone is welcome!
When the Ground Shook: 35 Years After Loma Prieta
Dr. Betsy Madden shares some insight about one of the worst and biggest earthquakes in the Bay Area.
Seabirds fatten up on anchovies near wharf
Dr. Scott Shaffer consulted on seabirds crowding near harbor. For more info about seabirds, please visit Dr. Shaffer's research website: https://shapelab.gullworks.org
Dao Wang wins Outstanding Thesis Award
Dao Wang '24 MS Meteorology and Climate Science wins SJSU's Outstanding Thesis Award and Dao talks about the award and his thesis.
SJSU Recognizes Outstanding Staff and Faculty
In the 2023-24 Award Ceremony, staff and faculty were honored including our college's own Professor Gilles Muller who is this year's President’s Scholar.
University and College of Science Awardees
The College of Science gave awards to outstanding staff, faculty and alumni in 2023.
The Interdisciplinary Science Building is now open! Please click the link to see more details about the ISB and the official ribbon cutting!
Cutting-edge faculty-student research
SJSU students contribute to new element breakthrough
Dr. Nick Esker and his students help the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory discover element 116.
Dr. Eggers Retires with a Flurry (of Publications)
Dr. Daryl Eggers retired in 2023, but some of his most important research findings have recently been published in 3 whole manuscripts.
Liam Stanton Helps Put the Keys in the Fusion Ignition
Dr. Liam Stanton's simulation models were used to design a breakthrough research in fusion energy.
Dr. Wood talks on new research in Greenland's ice shelves
Dr. Mike Wood's new study shows the remaining ice shelves in Greenland are on the verge of collapsing.
Dr. Minghui Diao explains the importance in researching clouds and aerosols in order to predict the effects of climate change.
Dr. Alexander Payumo shares his motives for his research in the mammalian heart and the impact of his lab's research.
Transformative experiential learning
Experiential learning in the College of Sciences
See how College of Science students experience hands-on learning in these four highlighted stories.
Dr. Singmaster Helps Students RISE
As Director of the RISE program for 17 years, Dr. Karen Singmaster has helped over 100 underrepresented students graduate and pursue graduate school and biomedical research careers.
SJSU Hosts Cybersecurity Camp for Local High School Students
SJSU faculty, including our college's own, Dr. Melody Moh, helped organize this as part of their $1 million funding to improve the cybersecurity workforce.
Professor Rios awarded NASA grant to start Astrobiology program
Dr. Andro Rios recieved funded (totaling $331k) to initiate an Astrobiology Scholars Program between SJSU, Skyline College and NASA Ames.
SJSU students take in the partial solar eclipse
NBC Bay Area reports Dr. Aaron Romanowsky provided telescopes to students and passersby to get the best view of the partial solar eclipse.
A Quantum Leap into New Technology
Dr. Hilary Hurst, Dr. Ehsan Khatami, and Dr. Hiu-Yung Wong lead an all new master’s program in quantum technology.
