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Scientists uncover molecular trigger that turns liquid spider silk into one of nature’s strongest fibers
SDSU researcher Greg Holland calls the finding the “missing link” between the liquid and solid stages of the substance. The chemistry is surprisingly complex.
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- Higher education group recruits two SDSU professionals for leadership academy
- Scientists uncover molecular trigger that turns liquid spider silk into one of nature’s strongest fibers
- Leadership summit taps into both today’s and future leaders
- How machine learning helps students stay on track toward graduation
- Symposium highlights SDSU’s wide-ranging cancer research enterprise
Campus News
The crocheting chemist
Q&A with Kristine Legaspi, a Ph.D. student who catalyzes public interest in chemistry through crocheted beakers, moles and molecules
SDSU Biology student awarded CSU Trustees' Award for Outstanding Achievement
Inspired by her own experience with cancer, Bianca Rollbusch seeks to improve therapies, while volunteering with teens actively undergoing treatment
Eight SDSU students earn prestigious CSU pre-doctoral scholarships
Selected for the 2025-26 California Pre-Doctoral Program, students will receive funding and mentorship to pursue doctoral studies and diversify the future professoriate.
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SDSU research leads to law safeguarding homebuyers against thirdhand smoke exposure
The groundbreaking measure will protect health, especially among vulnerable populations.
Gut health discovery made using microscopic worms — found close at hand
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Celebrating 60 years of doctoral level chemistry
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Giving
New life sciences building cements a family legacy
The facility will reflect three generations of Theilackers, including the building’s design manager, an SDSU alumnus and the creator of Campanile Mall.
'My story was not over' — the impact of the Courage Through Cancer Fund
When a family health scare threatened her dream of a college education, Jaimie Erle and her parents found support to carry on.
Research and Philanthropy: How private support can help fill a gap
The Prebys Foundation kick-started a critical new source of funding for pivotal work in labs and for graduate students.
SDSU Alumni
Alumni honor 10 for contributions to university, community
The biennial awards will be presented at a ceremony in April.
Aztec Voices
Through these combined efforts, SDSU Imperial Valley is a vibrant campus where we create a healthier, more inclusive space. We are environmentally responsible to create spaces where our campus community can benefit from and for our local community who visit us year round.
— Maribel Madero, from Grant aims for a greener, shadier SDSU Imperial Valley