Student Research Day 2024

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College of Science Seminar

Please join us for our next research talk on Nov. 22nd featuring Dr. Sayma Akther from Computer Science. Everyone is welcome!

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When the Ground Shook: 35 Years After Loma Prieta

Dr. Betsy Madden shares some insight about one of the worst and biggest earthquakes in the Bay Area.

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Seabirds fatten up on anchovies near wharf

Dr. Scott Shaffer consulted on seabirds crowding near harbor. For more info about seabirds, please visit Dr. Shaffer's research website: http://shapelab.gullworks.org

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Dao Wang wins Outstanding Thesis Award

Dao Wang '24 MS Meteorology and Climate Science wins 菠菜网lol正规平台's Outstanding Thesis Award and Dao talks about the award and his thesis.

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菠菜网lol正规平台 Recognizes Outstanding Staff and Faculty

In the 2023-24 Award Ceremony, staff and faculty were honored including our college's own Professor Gilles Muller who is this year's President’s Scholar.

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University and College of Science Awardees

The College of Science gave awards to outstanding staff, faculty and alumni in 2023.

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ISB Ribbon Cutting

The Interdisciplinary Science Building is now open! Please click the link to see more details about the ISB and the official ribbon cutting!

Cutting-edge faculty-student research

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菠菜网lol正规平台 students contribute to new element breakthrough

Dr. Nick Esker and his students help the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory discover element 116.

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Dr. Eggers Retires with a Flurry (of Publications)

Dr. Daryl Eggers retired in 2023, but some of his most important research findings have recently been published in 3 whole manuscripts.

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Liam Stanton Helps Put the Keys in the Fusion Ignition

Dr. Liam Stanton's simulation models were used to design a breakthrough research in fusion energy.

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Dr. Wood talks on new research in Greenland's ice shelves

Dr. Mike Wood's new study shows the remaining ice shelves in Greenland are on the verge of collapsing.

Dr. Minghui Diao

The Key is in the Clouds

Dr. Minghui Diao explains the importance in researching clouds and aerosols in order to predict the effects of climate change.

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The Heart of the Matter

Dr. Alexander Payumo shares his motives for his research in the mammalian heart and the impact of his lab's research.

Transformative experiential learning

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Experiential learning in the College of Sciences

See how College of Science students experience hands-on learning in these four highlighted stories.

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Dr. Singmaster Helps Students RISE

As Director of the RISE program for 17 years, Dr. Karen Singmaster has helped over 100 underrepresented students graduate and pursue graduate school and biomedical research careers. 

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菠菜网lol正规平台 Hosts Cybersecurity Camp for Local High School Students

菠菜网lol正规平台 faculty, including our college's own, Dr. Melody Moh, helped organize this as part of their $1 million funding to improve the cybersecurity workforce.

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Professor Rios awarded NASA grant to start Astrobiology program

Dr. Andro Rios recieved funded (totaling $331k) to initiate an Astrobiology Scholars Program between 菠菜网lol正规平台, Skyline College and NASA Ames.

2024 Solar Eclipse

菠菜网lol正规平台 students take in the partial solar eclipse

NBC Bay Area reports Dr. Aaron Romanowsky provided telescopes to students and passersby to get the best view of the partial solar eclipse.

MS Quantum Tech MS Program leaders

A Quantum Leap into New Technology

Dr. Hilary Hurst, Dr. Ehsan Khatami, and Dr. Hiu-Yung Wong lead an all new master’s program in quantum technology.