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The SDSU Research Foundation (SDSURF) furthers the educational, research, and community service objectives of San Diego State University. πŸ”΄βš«οΈ

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SDSU student Benjamin Lopez studied abroad in Japan, returning with lasting friendships and a deep appreciation for Japanese culture and language. Lopez was part of a post-pandemic resurgence in global education, with 1,580 SDSU students studying abroad for academic credit.
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27.02.2026 23:17 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The 2026 San Diego Festival of Science and Engineering at Petco Park returns on Saturday, March 7, and SDSU will return as a sponsor. Participate in the fun with family and friends at this free event featuring hands-on activities and captivating exhibits! πŸ§ͺπŸ”¬ tiny.cc/dskz001

27.02.2026 16:50 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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In partnership with the CSU, SDSU is helping graduate students translate academic achievement into career-ready skills through The Next Step: CSU Graduate Career Readiness Training, a cost-free, asynchronous program that strengthens communication skills and professional goals. tiny.cc/ziuy001

26.02.2026 18:48 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A recent study on spider silk, led by @sdsusciences researcher Gregory Holland and scientists at King's College London, offers a roadmap for improving synthetic fibers, with implications that span across industries from medicine to defense! πŸ•·οΈ

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26.02.2026 16:34 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Tia and Michael Hilmer, economics professors at SDSU, analyzed the birthdays and ages of over 4,400 Olympic medalists. They found that athletes born earlier in the year are more likely to win medals, highlighting the "relative age effect."

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25.02.2026 22:52 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Legendary photographer Atiba Jefferson visits SDSU for a talk titled β€œAtiba Jefferson: Finding Focus,” highlighting Black excellence in skateboarding and exploring how skateboarding can open new avenues for students to build careers in business, academia, and the arts. tiny.cc/hiuy001

25.02.2026 22:43 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Congratulations to San Diego State University Imperial Valley SDSU School of Public Health researcher Dr. Linda Lara-Jacobo for receiving the 2026 American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Early Career Award for Public Engagement with Science! πŸŽ‰
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25.02.2026 22:33 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A study co-authored by SDSU Imperial Valley professor of psychology Rodolfo Cortes Barragan examines whether artificial intelligence can learn culturally shaped human values by observing how people make decisions.

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17.02.2026 23:09 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Wishing you a transformative year filled with happiness and good fortune in the Year of the Horse!🐴✨ Happy #LunarNewYear!

17.02.2026 16:21 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Five SDSU Imperial Valley professors were awarded equity-focused grants by Curebound, a philanthropic organization that funds innovative cancer research to examine potential links between environmental pollutants in agricultural areas and gastrointestinal cancer risk.
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16.02.2026 21:13 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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@sdsualumni.bsky.social and advisor to the audit committee of The Campanile Foundation, Elsa Romero, reflects on @sandiegostate.bsky.social annual Day of Giving as it returns for its 10th year on March 10.

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16.02.2026 16:43 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The California State Senate unanimously passed Senate Bill 58, which aims to update the state’s 56-year-old hydrogen sulfide air quality standards and address long-standing health risks from chronic exposure.

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13.02.2026 21:21 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games recently announced six additional venues for the 2028 Olympic Football Tournaments, including the San Diego Stadium in the San Diego Zone, home to the San Diego Football Club, San Diego Wave FC, and @sandiegostate.bsky.social Snapdragon Stadium.
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13.02.2026 18:59 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Are you an early-stage startup seeking funding?

The SDSU 2026 San Diego Angel Conference (SDAC) offers early-stage startups the opportunity to apply for investment from a group of active early-stage investors.

Applications are now open and close on March 5, 2026.

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11.02.2026 23:57 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Faculty and staff from The California State University received the Wang Family Excellence Awards in recognition of their outstanding teaching, scholarship, service, and dedication to student success, as well as their achievements and contributions that advance their campus.
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09.02.2026 22:58 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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From early mornings to exhausting daily commutes, three @sandiegostate.bsky.social students and SDSU Alumni share their journeys growing up as transborder students, crossing the U.S.–Mexico border for school, and their dedication to pursuing an education.

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06.02.2026 18:43 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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@sandiegostate.bsky.social ranked No. 5 in U.S. News and World Report’s 2026 Best Online Master’s in Education Programs for the third consecutive year. SDSU Alumna Tracy Duvall gives credit to the program for deepening her ability to assess and support students’ reading needs.
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06.02.2026 00:26 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Congratulations to @sandiegostate.bsky.social professor Dr. Chunting Chris Mi for being recognized by The California State University Board of Trustees with a Wang Family Excellence Award and named this year’s Outstanding Faculty Scholar.

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05.02.2026 21:33 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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SDSURF celebrates #BlackHistoryMonth by honoring the history, achievements, and lasting impact of Black communities, past and present.

"Change will not come if we wait for some other person or some other time. We are the ones we’ve been waiting for. We are the change that we seek." – Barack Obama

02.02.2026 17:23 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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@sandiegostate.bsky.social is one of four California State University campuses to receive grant funding from The Boeing Company to support Veteran Resource Center efforts and build structured pathways to help veterans pursue and excel in high-demand STEM fields! ✈
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29.01.2026 23:19 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Are you still sticking to your New Year’s resolution? Experts reveal why people make and break New Year’s resolutions and how β€œThe Fresh Start Effect” gives them momentum to make changes at the beginning of the year.

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28.01.2026 20:58 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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@sandiegostate.bsky.social astronomy professors Joseph Soliz and William Welsh submitted research titled "Dearth of Photosynthetically Active Radiation Suggests No Complex Life on Late M-Star Exoplanets" to the journal Astrobiology.

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28.01.2026 16:27 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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@sandiegostate.bsky.social theater arts performance major Jaysten Merced-Ares shares his journey of studying abroad in Italy at the Accademia dell’Arte, an internationally recognized arts institution known for its physical theater, dance, and performance.

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28.01.2026 00:06 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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@sandiegostate.bsky.social recently hosted the SDSU Cancer Research Symposium, where cancer researchers, private-sector executives, advocates, and community organizations gathered to envision the future of cancer research at the university.

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27.01.2026 21:58 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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@sandiegostate.bsky.social was recognized as a national leader in community engagement by the American Council on Education and The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching for the Advancement of Teaching.

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23.01.2026 18:57 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Imperial County released the Draft Lithium Valley Specific Plan and Program Environmental Impact Report, marking major milestones. The plan emphasizes workforce development and education, with programs like @sandiegostate.bsky.social STEM campus in Brawley.
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22.01.2026 23:58 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Soonja Choi, a professor in the Department of Linguistics, and Coleen Geraghty, former editor of SDSU Magazine, built lasting legacies at @sandiegostate.bsky.social through decades of service. Now retired, both continue to make an impact through philanthropy.
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22.01.2026 21:27 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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David O’Leary, a master’s student at @sandiegostate.bsky.social shares his journey from growing up speaking Spanish as his first language to learning English in first grade, and now teaching social science in a dual immersion program at Edgewood Middle School.

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22.01.2026 18:17 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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@sandiegostate.bsky.social will host its 48th Alumni Awards of Distinction, honoring ten @sdsualumni.bsky.social and friends whose notable contributions exemplify achievement and distinguished service to the university and San Diego community.

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21.01.2026 22:51 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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@sandiegostate.bsky.social broke ground on the One Water Laboratory, a $2.6 million project funded by the San Diego River Conservancy that will serve as a hands-on research, education, and community outreach facility focused on sustainable water management at SDSU Mission Valley.
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21.01.2026 19:32 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0