Innovative. Interdisciplinary. Diverse.
We are one of top public research universities in the nation. Research at SDSU engages our students in education and provides discoveries, interventions and solutions that better the world. Our researchers are educators, scholars, humanitarians, scientists, engineers, health providers, creatives and students.
Major Iniatives
Unraveling the Mysteries of Spider Silk
Chemist Gregory Holland seeks to learn as much as possible about spider silk, a material tougher than bulletproof vests and stronger than the steel used in airplanes, so he can help develop a sysnthesized version just as hardy as the natural phenomenon.
Research Spotlight
'Death Star' Bacterium Key to Drug Delivery Tool
Climate Change, Conservation and Conflict: Research Abroad
Dozens of faculty conduct research abroad each year in far-flung locations that range from the Arctic tundra to the forests of Indonesia to the remote islands of Fiji.
Researcher Leads $3.3M Autism Intervention Study
An SDSU researcher is working to ensure parents of autistic toddlers have the tools they need to provide effective interventions themselves.
Fueling Critical Research and Inspiring Students
SDSU students and faculty are advancing critical wildfire, water and flora research at Alvarado Creek, a tributary of the San Diego River just steps from campus.
"We call it an outdoor laboratory," says engineer Alicia Kinoshita. "You have to learn to think on your feet a little bit."