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Theresa M. Garcia Named 2023 Ray Landis Impact Awardee
Oct 16Theresa M. Garcia, a first-generation college student and SDSU Aztec for life, with more than 30 years of supporting students in STEM, will be this year’s Ray Landis Impact Award winner.
SDSU Researchers Working to Protect Power Grids Against Natural Disasters and Cyberattacks
Oct 16Under a $1.5 million federal grant, San Diego State University researchers are developing ways to protect the current power system from the effects of natural disasters and cyberattacks that leave people and utility companies vulnerable to data breaches and widespread blackouts. Their work aims to help utilities withstand events that carry the threat of pervasive power outages at a time when energy systems need to be redesigned to accommodate the growing use of renewable energy sources. Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering Tong Huang and Distinguished Professor Chris Mi received a grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) ASCENT (Addressing Systems Challenges through Engineering Teams) program to further their research.
Fox 5 News: Civil Engineering Professor Discusses Storm Water Management Research
Oct 5Associate Professor Hassan Davani joined Fox 5 News during Hurricane Hilary to discuss his research on storm water management and flood prevention.
Galactic Guac: SDSU’s Sustainable Superfood For Space Travelers
Sep 12San Diego State University researchers in biology, nutritional science and aerospace engineering received awards from the NASA Minority University Research and Education Project (MUREP) initiative for their innovative projects in algae-infused space guacamole and drone highways.
ECE Professor Receives Prestigious IEEE Power and Energy Society Technical Committee Prize Paper Award
Aug 4Tong Huang, an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE), received the IEEE Power and Energy Society (PES) Technical Committee Prize Paper Award for his high-impact journal paper.
Preventing Wildfires Sparked by Power Lines
Aug 2Q&A with engineer Saeed Manshadi, whose team uses artificial intelligence to calculate fire risk and help utilities decide when to shut off power.
Toxic Microplastics Found Where the Rubber Meets the Road
Jul 27The particles that wear off your car tires as you drive are a huge source of microplastic pollution, and some of it is toxic. Now researchers at San Diego State University have identified 60 chemical compounds in tires. Half of them have never been linked to tire waste before. KPBS sci-tech reporter Thomas Fudge has the story.
CSU STEM programs are working to increase women and Latinas in the workforce; meet three trailblazers
Jul 14Representation of underrepresented groups has improved over the past decade, but remains limited.
Civil Engineering Capstone Class Hosts Inaugural Reception
Jul 11Nearly 50 representatives from various engineering/construction companies and public agencies gathered at Puesto at The Headquarters to help kick off CCEE's inaugural reception for Industry supporters to close out the academic year.
Mechanical Engineer Creates New Foam to Prevent Sports-Related Concussions
Jun 28A San Diego State professor is trying to find a way to soften the blow of competitive sports. KPBS sci-tech reporter Thomas Fudge tells us about a new foam product that could prevent concussions in football.
Fox 5 News: SDSU To Test Landing Technology In Space
Jun 28Aerospace engineering professor Ping Lu discusses his latest NASA research grant.
San Diego Union Tribune: SDSU Alum Leads National Crusade for Patient Safety
Jun 26Alumnus Joe Kiani ('84, '88) is making a difference in patient safety through his medical technology company's noninvasive patient monitoring devices.
SDSU and SDSU Imperial Valley Collaborate in Binational Environmental Workshop
Jun 20The conference hosted more than 30 experts to address environmental issues that affect the San Diego/Tijuana and Imperial Valley/Mexicali regions.
Ask A Researcher: Zahra Nili Ahmadabadi
Jun 20Mechanical engineering professor Zahra Nili Ahmadabadi talks about where her artificial intelligence research fits into the buzz.
Aztec Electric Racing Zooms to Finish Line
Jun 20After nine long months of manufacturing and design iterations, this AER-23 electric race car is track ready. We break down the details.