Welcome to the College of Science at SJSU where we create knowledge and expand opportunity!
News, events and awards
Information for newly admitted students
A short introduction to the College of Science by Dean Michael Kaufman, a Student and Alumni Panel, and department webinars are linked here.
Please join us for our first research talk of fall featuring Dr. Adam Kochanski of Meteorology & Climate Science and WIRC. 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.
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.
Congratulations Spring 2024 Graduates!
You can click the link above to rewatch the ceremony. Good luck grads!
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
The 19th Annual College of Science Student Research Day will be on Friday, April 19 from 11am - 2pm, at the breezeway/grassy knoll by Duncan Hall and the new ISB.
SJSU STEM researchers receive $3.5 million in grant funding
College of Science faculty and SJSU researchers have recieved $3.5 million in grants to support STEM research.
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.
Taking Bio-Recycling to the Next Level
Dr. Elizabeth Skovran and her team's research could lead to an eco-friendly way of recycling the rare earths in old electronic waste.
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.
Nearly $1 Million Awarded to SJSU Faculty
Dr. Craig Clements, Dr. Plamen Koev, Dr. Hilary Hurst and Dr. Ningkun Wang were all awarded grants for health, safety and STEM research initiatives.
Nearly $7 Million Dollars in Funding Awarded to SJSU Researchers
College of Science and SJSU researchers received $7 million for STEM education and research.
Dr. Kahn on discovering the Octopus Garden
Dr. Amanda Kahn discusses the discovery of the Octopus Garden and the research that followed.
Dr. Paul's work featured in Physics Magazine
A study by Dr. Cassandra Paul and collaborator David Webb shows that changes in course structure can help eliminate grade equity gaps.
Wilkinson Lab Join Nobel Prize Winner on Innovating Research
Four SJSU students contribute in a groundbreaking research article co-authored by Dr. Katherine Wilkinson and Dr. Ardem Patapoutian.
Dr. Alexander Payumo shares his motives for his research in the mammalian heart and the impact of his lab's research.
Dr. Minghui Diao explains the importance in researching clouds and aerosols in order to predict the effects of climate change.
Dr. Quan Receives an NSF Grant totaling $1.4 Million
Dr. Gina Quan and Lecturer Annie Chase, are collaborating on an NSF-funded project to support transfer students of color in Physics.
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.
