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Innovative. Interdisciplinary. Impactful.
San Diego State University is an R1 institution, one of the top public research universities in the nation. Research, scholarship and creative activities engage students in hands-on education and lead to discoveries, interventions and solutions that improve communities and change the world.
Division for Research and Innovation
SDSU's Division for Research and Innovation amplifies and invests in transformative research, scholarship and creative activities. The Division manages several programs, services and initiatives to enable discovery, public impact and innovation.
High-Impact Experiences
Involvement in entrepreneurship, student research, creative arts and student clubs transforms the college experience and helps students identify their passions. At SDSU, we encourage students to get a real taste of what it's like to be scholars in action.
Self-Driving Cars: The Next Computing Revolution
Autonomous vehicles rely on sophisticated technology to make decisions without direct human input. But is this technology safe? SDSU scientists and engineers are hopeful their research might soon allow computers to take the wheel.
Creative Frontiers
Performers are innovators too. Our students and faculty devise new technologies to enhance musical and visual arts. SDSU's unique laboratories give students hands-on experience with the tools they need to be leaders across industries.