SDSU Research Foundation’s Post

San Diego State University has been selected as one of seven universities to expand on #AI research through a new round of ExpandAI National Science Foundation (NSF) awards. This initiative will promote inclusivity, advance the field of AI, and provide opportunities for students to develop careers in AI through various focused projects. SDSU, UC San Diego, and The Institute for Learning-enabled Optimization at Scale (TILOS) will collaborate to enhance the existing AI infrastructure, education, and research capacity to optimize the safety and reliability of autonomous AI systems for robotics and networks! 🤖 Read more: http://tiny.cc/ikm3zz

San Diego State University and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln are collaborating on a National Science Foundation (NSF)-funded research project to advance the medical field by potentially using microbubbles to treat certain diseases, like cancer. This approach aims to reduce harmful drug side effects and the need for invasive procedures. Read the full story here: http://tiny.cc/htl3zz

Do you have experience reviewing and negotiating incoming sponsored program award documents for various government, university, and commercial contracts at a management or supervisory level? Our Sponsored Research Contracts and Compliance department is seeking a seasoned professional to fill a full-time Associate Director position. View the job description and apply: http://tiny.cc/92jzyz

San Diego State University's Oaxaca Center for Mesoamerican Studies was established in 2022 and has quickly become a focal point for cultural and Indigenous studies. Nestled in Oaxaca, Mexico, and close to the San Diego and Imperial Valley borders, this center provides enticing opportunities for professional development, research, and study abroad programs for faculty and staff. “Our interconnectedness as a binational region is symbolic of the beautiful tapestry of communities we see in California, and it will only continue to grow.” – SDSU President Adela de la Torre Read More about the center: http://tiny.cc/ipizyz

As we head into the summer, researchers and students at SDSU Imperial Valley are examining how excessive heat is connected to social inequality. Their study, which is funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF), will include field work in two different but related settings: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and Imperial Valley, California. Learn more: http://tiny.cc/gmjvyz

SDSU researchers study the impacts of contamination off the coast of California and in the Salton Sea, and a professor weighs in on the 75th anniversary of San Diego’s first broadcast television station. ▶️ https://lnkd.in/g56TcSZ2

Following her "STEM kid dreams," Alyssa Gomez, a senior studying chemistry at SDSU, is conducting research to improve cancer treatment through a fellowship from Pfizer. 👩🔬🧪🔬 http://tiny.cc/m7xqyz

Last week NBC 7 San Diego visited researchers at SDSU's James Silberrad Brown Center for Artificial Intelligence to learn about Pepper, an AI robot that may soon be able to help healthcare professionals by recognizing human emotions and potential health issues. Read more and watch to see Pepper at work: https://lnkd.in/gJdayX8C

San Diego State University is among the CSU campuses receiving funding from the Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Student Achievement Program. The award will support the APIDA College & Career Excellence in Scholarships and Success program, help create and expand an APIDA collection in the SDSU Library, and also support the SDSU Asian American Studies program: http://tiny.cc/8dliyz