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Sustainability at SDSU

A young woman wearing raingear is kneeling on the cincrete bank of a river, holding a line connected to something submerged in the water. Palms, trees barren of leaves and other vegetation line the river in the distance.

Research shows state’s strategy for river cleanup may be all washed up

Data from a five-year study indicates the unwanted debris is closely connected with another major societal problem.

SDSU researchers embark on a scientific mission off the coast of San Diego. (Bryana Quintana, Gabby Ortiz, Amy Allinson, Jillian Maloney / SDSU)

SDSU researchers spent 12 days at sea identifying potential hazards to coastal communities

The crew explored waters off the San Diego coast to protect local cities and infrastructure from underwater threats

The SDSU campus lit in a red light wash at night.

Q&A: What powers SDSU, and how do we maintain a sustainable, efficient campus?

Facilities Services executive director Daryn Ockey gives us a peek into how SDSU generates its power, and the work that goes into making sure the campus is running efficiently.

SDSU Impact

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SDSU 2024 Year In Review

SDSU celebrates a transformative year marked by record funding, academic milestones, global engagement, and athletic triumphs

A microscope view of cells infected with fluorescent green T. cruzi parasites

Monsters inside cells could help explain treatment failure and improve drug development

SDSU scientists use parasites to explore a scarcely studied phenomenon that may render drugs useless against infections

Fourth-year computer science student Pascal Reich and master’s student Hyunhee Kwak work at a computer developing software and advanced algorithms

New cybersecurity center boosts SDSU’s cyber research and teaching capabilities

Center provides a unique opportunity to prepare students for critical roles in a growing field

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Solutions

A sign pointing the way to the San Andreas Fault in Southern California (Courtesy: Adobe Stock).

Q&A: Southern California’s earthquake forecast following 7.0 quake in Northern California

Pat Abbott, SDSU geology professor emeritus, talks about the significance of the Dec. 5 earthquake off the coast of Humboldt County and what it means for Southern California’s earthquake future.

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SDSU Alumni

SDSU alumnus launches innovative course to guide STEM students beyond traditional careers

A lawyer, businessman, venture capitalist, psychology grad and now teacher, Court Turner shows students the wide world of opportunity STEM degrees offer

SDSU alumnus dedicated to promoting fellow athletes with disabilities and improving healthcare

Drawing on his own experiences, Peter Phillips uses microbiology and business degrees, plus a passion for athletics and sailing, to give back to the community

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Aztec Voices

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This recognition enhances our ability to attract excellent faculty, supercharges our students’ career readiness, and grows the value and prestige of an SDSU degree everywhere, benefiting our 500,000 living Aztec alumni.

— SDSU President Adela de la Torre, from SDSU earns R1 classification, joins top 5% of research universities in the U.S.