About CoSE

Message from the Dean

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Welcome to the College of Science & Engineering (CoSE) at San Francisco State University. We are now conducting classes and research in our new Science & Engineering Innovation Center (SEIC)! This all-electric 125,000-square-foot facility boasts state-of-the-art maker spaces, a machine shop, applied project spaces, and cutting-edge research and teaching labs. The SEIC is home to the School of Engineering and Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry, along with collaborative learning spaces for all CoSE disciplines, which range from Biology to Psychology. We’re eager to introduce new classes and research programs that will further our commitment to innovation.

Students are at the core of CoSE, applying what they learn through hands-on projects that bring their coursework to life. With paid research opportunities supported by federal, state, and private grants, the college gives students the chance to dive into real discovery and exploration. CoSE also supports student success through more than 100 scholarships offered each year, made possible by the generosity of alumni and friends.

The faculty and staff are committed to creating an inspiring and enriching college experience for all our students. With an inclusive, vibrant campus in San Francisco, and close to the innovation hubs of Biotech Bay and Silicon Valley, students learn from dedicated professors and benefit from supportive services that help them succeed. The university believes that education should empower everyone, and it prepares students to make a meaningful impact on their communities and the world.

We hope you will discover the breadth of opportunities, achievements, and upcoming events at CoSE by exploring our website.

Warmest regards,

Carmen Domingo, Ph.D.
Dean of College of Science & Engineering

 

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My experience at SF State has allowed me to understand that academic culture has real effects in people’s lives and inclusive environments do not exist by default but rather must be actively cultivated. The encouragement and support that Prof. Newaz and the Physics department offered me were crucial in the development of my professional identity and changed the course of my career." -Viviane Zurdo Costa

Our Mission

The College of Science & Engineering offers students supportive academic experiences of thinking, learning and doing by providing them with engaging instructional programs, research-enriched experiences and inspiration to participate in and lead the workforce of the future.

Our Vision

The College of Science & Engineering envisions an environment which reflects the ethnic, economic, and cultural diversity of the region; develops the intellectual capability, critical thinking, creativity and problem solving ability of our students to prepare them for the future workforce, while also increasing the scientific literacy of all graduates of San Francisco State University to pave their way for success in a world that is influenced by rapidly changing technologies.

Our Goals

  • Involve students in research and scholarly activities and guide them in solving real-world problems that develop their intellectual capacity, critical thinking, and creativity so that they become productive members of society as a whole. 
  • Inspire and encourage faculty members to conduct innovative, externally-funded research with their students in a broad range of STEM fields. 
  • Motivate staff to support the teaching and research enterprise of the College.
  • Attract, support, and retain a diverse community of faculty members, students, and staff, both national and international.
  • Provide an inclusive and affirming environment that supports students, faculty and staff from all backgrounds to lead, create, and innovate