Science

As the largest producer of college graduates in the state, the CSU is working to ensure California's future workforce needs are met by increasing the number of college graduates in science through innovative programs. For example, the CSU has created partnerships with organizations within the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields. The CSU is a proven leader in these fields, graduating 45 percent of the state's engineering and information technology majors as well as 45 percent of the state's computer engineering bachelor's degrees.

Additionally, the California State University Program for Education and Research in Biotechnology (CSUPERB) has been actively engaged in addressing the shortfall of professionals for the biotech industry, supporting the development of 16 Professional Science Master's programs on 14 CSU campuses. CSUPERB involves students and faculty from biology, chemistry, engineering, agriculture, business and computer science departments. In laboratories, at field sites and throughout the CSU, students, faculty and collaborating scientists advance California's capacity to address key issues in health, the environment, energy, telecommunications and climate.

Did you know:

  • A $1.28 million Bridges to Stem Cell Research grant awarded to CSU Fullerton from the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine funds the specialized training of student stem-cell researchers.
  • Humboldt State offers the state's only undergraduate oceanography program, as well as an array of other programs focused on marine sciences. Students conduct research aboard the university's research vessel and at its coastal marine lab.
  • The Minority Biomedical Research Program at CSU Dominguez Hills offers students the opportunity to be integrated as research assistants in active research laboratories at the university.
  • The Cal Poly Pomona aerospace engineering program partnered with the Air Force to build supersonic and subsonic wind tunnels on campus, which allow faculty and students to research aerodynamics.