Congrats to Dr. Cathie Atkins, SD IRACDA Co-Director at our partner institution, San Diego State University, for her 35 amazing years as the MARC program PI! We're so lucky to have partnered with Dr. Atkins and look forward to working with her successor, Dr. Christal Sohl! San Diego State Universitysciences CASA SDSU

Graduating doctoral student Laura Sisk-Hackworth explores the mystery of microbes, paving an impressive legacy before graduating in May.

Learn how she seeks to improve treatment for microbial-linked diseases: bit.ly/4aT2nwX

Ready to embark on an astronomical journey? 

For a tour of San Diego State University’s Mount Laguna Observatory & to experience a day in the life of astronomy grad students Margo Thornton and Josh Bardwell, check out the story in the Spring 2024 edition of SDSU Magazine: bit.ly/3WePfh1

Nine San Diego State University students have been awarded the 2024 Quest for the Best award for their outstanding performance in academics and community service. Congratulations to this year's awardees!🎉

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Meet Jovan San Martin #ARCSScholar San Diego State University whose goal is to repurpose powerful solar cell materials, perovskites, for enhanced photocatalysis in organic synthesis; e.g., pharmaceutical drug synthesis. Join us April 27 at our SOY event to honor our Scholars!
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Meet Lilith Vasquez #ARCSScholar San Diego State University whose research focuses on sanitation systems designed for practical use in regions facing water scarcity, lack of sewage infrastructure, & socioeconomic constraints. Join us at our SOY event to honor our Scholars!
san-diego.arcsfoundation.org/2024-SOY-Celeb…

Dr. Jon A. Nunes (‘89, ‘94) has been named as the @sdsusciences recipient for the 2024 #SDSUAlumni Awards of Distinction.

As a proud double graduate of @sdsu, Dr. Nunes has spent 23+ years producing medical tests and tools to help healthcare professionals deliver the best care.

Congratulations, Sancia Tauro for defending her MS Physics thesis on studies on the optical properties of hexagonal boron nitride quantum defects! SDSU Sciences

Meet Tiffany, @scientiff on other socials!, #ARCSScholar Roach Lab San Diego State University, who is interested in harnessing bacteriophages as an alternative treatment against antibiotic resistance. Join us on April 27 (4-8pm) at our SOY Celebration in La Jolla to honor our Scholars! Program details:
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The campus community gathered to observe yesterday’s solar eclipse, an astronomical event which won’t happen again until 2045! 🌞🌙 🌎

Check out this photo gallery with more snapshots of students, faculty & staff taking part in this astronomical event: bit.ly/3VMI1kd

Meet Laura Sisk-Hackworth #ARCSScholar San Diego State University who studies links btw puberty & gut microbiome to develop interventions & therapeutics to treat or prevent diseases that can emerge during puberty such as polycystic ovary syndrome. Laura will be honored on 4/27!san-diego.arcsfoundation.org/2024-SOY-Celeb…

Join us for San Diego State University’s 2nd Annual Sustainability Summit, a one-of-a-kind, zero-waste event dedicated to exploring and promoting sustainable practices.

🗓️ Wednesday 4/17
⏰ 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
📍Montezuma Hall in Student Union

Check out the agenda & RSVP: bit.ly/3vJZhfh

Rodney Speight Jr. is a junior physics and math student who explores the mysterious origins of the universe while working to promote minorities in STEM. Learn about his most recent project at Univ. of Maryland, mentors that inspired his path & his future plans: bit.ly/48xzvrS

Introducing Jillian Lee Wiggins, who will grace the TEDxSanDiego | CommUNITY stage on April 10, 2024. Her talk is titled 'Revolutionizing Children’s Mental Health with Brain Imaging #Technology .' Dr. Wiggins is an Associate Professor at San Diego State University. Visit TEDxSanDiego.com.

On Wed. April 10, San Diego State University Associate Professor of Psychology Dr. Jillian Lee Wiggins will speak on youth mental health at this year’s TEDxSanDiego!

Students, staff or faculty of any educational institution can purchase discounted tickets at $40: tedxsandiego.com

Q&A: Superbloom 2024

SDSU biologists Lluvia Flores-Renteria and Mike Simpson explain the science behind the explosion of flowers following the winter’s heavy rains.

Read More: bit.ly/3VGzzmr

Even though San Diego won't be in the path of totality, we'll still get to see the #SolarEclipse on April 8. SDSU astronomer Douglas Leonard explains the science. SDSU Sciences SDSU Research sdsu.edu/news/2024/03/q…

Get the lowdown on science behind the #superbloom happening right now in southern California from biologists Lluvia Flores Renteria and Mike Simpson in the SDSU College of Sciences. SDSU Sciences SDSU Research
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Announcing the SDSU Vice President Lecture Series on Translational Science!

College of Sciences & SDSU Research are spotlighting this critical field through expert talks on campus.

The 1st is this Thurs. with Dr. Lori Ferrins from Northeastern U..

More: bit.ly/3Vrpf1E

The Lowell Burnett Family Charitable Foundation has awarded scholarships to 3 exceptional physics students: Dilon Suliman, Joe Garbarino & Nicholas Casteloes.

Learn about professor emeritus Lowell Burnett and how this award impacts these students: bit.ly/3PvlbcS