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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 researchers noted that their findings affect TikTok users of all ages, particularly students who often scroll through their feeds between study sessions. (Photo source: Adobe Stock)

SDSU study links TikTok scrolling to poor study focus

Just five minutes of scrolling the social app made college students less focused while reading long-form news, an SDSU study found.

Makhoa High School students, Lesotho, Africa 2022 (Photo by: Ramaele Moshoeshoe, Director: Africa Fellow in Education Program)

SDSU study links girls’ education to lifesaving cancer screenings in Africa

Education emerges as a powerful tool in women's healthcare decisions and could reshape policy investments in underserved communities from Africa to the U.S.

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SDSU Impact

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Gut health discovery made using microscopic worms — found close at hand

Robert Luallen’s biology lab turns to nematodes to understand complex gut microbiome issues

Two young women wearing black dresses pose in front of a science poster titled Next-Generation Cochlear Implants. Each is holding a piece of a model of the implants.

Innovation on display at Engineering Graduate Research Symposium.

From robotic skin to flood prediction, masters and doctoral engineering students showcased research projects with real-world impact.

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Insurance commissioner selects SDSU School of Public Health for study on Medi-Cal and Covered California impacts

This research aims to provide independent, data-driven insights on costs, savings, and economic outcomes related to health care expansions for undocumented Californians.

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Giving

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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.

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Aztec Voices

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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