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News, events and awards
SJSU Awarded $4M in Federal Funding for STEM Research
Among the recipients, Drs. Radlauer, Madden, and Hambrook received funds for new research equipment, research to improve terrain models, and studies of math techniques.
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.
A Spartan Stands at the Top of the Cricket World
Sanjay Krishnamurthi, a Computer Science student, is now considered one of the best, if not the best, cricket player in the US after taking on one of the best players in the world.
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.
University and College of Science Awardees
The College of Science gave awards to outstanding staff, faculty and alumni in 2024.
Cutting-edge faculty-student research
Spartan inventors are hard at work in various fields, securing patents for potentially revolutionary ideas for the future of science, engineering, medicine and more.
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. 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.
Led by Dr. Andro Rios, students in the ASPIRE program study in NASA research labs to help unlock the secrets of exobiology and astrobiology.
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.
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.
