Welcome to the College of Science at SJSU where we create knowledge and expand opportunity!
Barbara Bekins, Paul Byrd and the Gift of Teaching
Hydrologist Barbara Bekins, ’88 MS Math, designates the Paul F. Byrd Scholarship Endowment in the College of Science as a beneficiary to honor her inspiring Math professor.
Spring 2022 Commencement for the College of Science
Congratulations to the Classes of Spring 2022. Please see the commencement link to watch the live-stream.
KVNV-TV Consults Dr. Clements about Dry Fuel for Fires
Dr. Craig Clements speaks with KVNV-TV about expecting a drier season which could lead to more dry fuel for wildfires.
Dr. Heller gives closing remarks at SJSU “Beyond Duty” exhibition
Dr. Philip Heller, president of the Jewish Faculty and Staff Association, organizes support for the exhibition honoring Holocaust heroes and cohosts the consular officers of seven nations.
NBC News covers 2022 Sciencepalooza Fair
Hundreds of young scientists met outdoors at San Jose State University for the Sciencepalooza Fair.
KCBS consults Dr. Carter on Agave Plants
Dr. Benjamin Carter speaks with KCBS about how Agave Americana plant behaviour relates to the drought.
Dr. McDonald gives University Scholar Series Talk
Dr. Birgitte McDonald describes her research on the impacts of disturbance on marine mammals.
Meteorology Graduate Student Kate Forrest wins SJSU Grad Slam
Kate Forrest passionately presents her thesis on wildfire tornadoes at SJSU’s 2022 Grad Slam and wins first place.
NBC news consults Dr Cordero about climate education program
Dr. Eugene Cordero explains how his educational program, Green Ninja, teaches students about climate and environmental topics.
Dr. Radlauer honored with the Early Career Investigator Award
Dr. Madalyn Radlauer was presented with the Early Career Investigator Award for her research in eco-friendly chemical reactions.
Dr. Wilkinson’s research contributes to the Nobel Prize
Dr. Katherine Wilkinson and her students contribute to a research article cited by the Nobel Prize Committee.
Mercury News Consults Dr. Shaffer on Gulls
Dr. Shaffer explains gulls' behaviors and why they go to baseball games based on his research.
CBS News consults Dr. Diao about new wildfire study
Dr. Minghui Diao speaks with CBS News and expresses concern about the health effects from future wildfires.
SJSU faculty receive award for exceptional achievement
Dr. Scott Shaffer and LeAnne Teruya receive awards for their noteworthy accomplishment in scholarship and teaching.
Early career faculty win NSF awards
Dr. Hilary Hurst, Dr. Kassahun Betre and Dr. Madalyn Radlauer have won National Science Foundation awards to support faculty and student research.
Dr. Kate Wilkin and Dr. Amanda Stasiewicz with the Wildfire Interdisciplinary Research Center are working together address wildfires.
New Interdisciplinary Science Building
The ISB will change science teaching and research at SJSU.
University and College of Science Awardees
The College of Science gave awards to outstanding staff, faculty and alumni in 2021.
17th Annual College of Science Student Research Day
The 17th Annual College of Science Student Research Day was on May 6, 2022 10AM-1PM with 100 research posters presented by students.
Director of Academic Advising Jamie Alea keeps her eyes to the future and helps students achieve their dreams
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.
College of Science Virtual Seminar
Dr. Kassahun Betre gave the last College of Science Virtual Seminar of Spring 2022. Check back later for the Fall 2022 seminars.
Dr. Smallwood uses diamonds in research
Dr. Chris Smallwood and undergrad Tommy Wen Chin study diamonds to understand quantum physics.
SJSU Students Use Bioinformatics to Help NASA
Six SJSU students help NASA better understand how living organisms react to life on the International Space Station.
