What Is Science Outreach and Why Is It Important?

Anila Mary Lijo — April 22, 2025 - 1:58pm

How are ��ҵ�� scientists educating the public about the important research conducted on their campus? And how can outreach improve science?

��ҵ�� is a premier research institution where cutting-edge science is conducted daily by dedicated faculty, staff and students. One of the most important aspects of science is sharing knowledge gained from experiments and research studies.

Aggie Square Showcases Connections

Cody Kitaura — May 06, 2025 - 12:30pm

The bonds built over eight years of planning and construction were on full display last week when hundreds gathered to celebrate Aggie Square opening its doors to the public.

The innovation district that blends public, university and private industry spaces to encourage collaboration opened Friday (May 2), welcoming attendees with displays showing work already underway and encouraging them to envision future uses for the 767,000-square-foot development.

Evolutionary Geneticist Elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences

Andy Fell — May 06, 2025 - 10:06am

Graham Coop, professor of evolution and ecology and director of the Center for Population Biology, has been elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences for his exceptional contribution to his field. Coop is one of nearly 250 new members announced by the academy on April 23.

��ҵ��’ Aggie Square Formally Inaugurated: Sacramento Innovation District Comes to Life With Labs, Classrooms, Community Spaces

Julia Ann Easley — May 02, 2025 - 5:51pm

SACRAMENTO — Opening a new chapter in the ��ҵ��’ role as a regional engine of innovation and economic growth, Chancellor Gary S. May joined city of Sacramento leaders, developer Wexford Science & Technology LLC, business partners and community members Friday to inaugurate Aggie Square, the $1.1 billion innovation district that will bring together the university’s cutting-edge research with private-sector companies and startups. The chancellor also announced new partnerships to accelerate life sciences ventures at Aggie Square.

United Way Expands Collegiate Guaranteed Income Program for former Foster Youth at Sacramento State and ��ҵ��

Julia Ann Easley — May 01, 2025 - 1:20pm

Twenty former foster youth studying at Sacramento State and the ��ҵ��, received their first payments today from United Way California Capital Region’s Collegiate Guaranteed Income program that will provide them with $500 a month for one year.

Face to Face: Aggie Square’s Aims for the Region

Anila Mary Lijo — April 29, 2025 - 11:53am

On this month’s Face to Face With Chancellor May, George Baxter, chief innovation and economic development officer, shared insights into Aggie Square, an innovation district on the Sacramento campus.

How Aggie Square Is Advancing Innovation in Sacramento

Jocelyn C Anderson — April 29, 2025 - 8:45am

Learn how ��ҵ��’ Aggie Square is solving pressing challenges through collaborative research and cutting-edge technology.

Study Suggests Dance and Lullabies Aren’t Universal Human Behaviors

Andy Fell — April 29, 2025 - 8:00am

Social singing and dance are often assumed to be hard-wired into the human condition; studies have supported the conclusion that these are common across cultures. But new research from a ��ҵ��, anthropologist challenges the idea that dance and lullabies are universal among humans.

Staff: Volunteer to Help Commencement Run Smoothly

Julie Ling Huang — April 28, 2025 - 4:56pm

To ensure that Spring Commencement runs smoothly at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento this June, organizers are inviting staff members to participate as commencement ambassadors and serve in a variety of capacities.

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Ambassadors must be available to work a minimum of one five-hour shift and attend a virtual training session on May 14.

Students Prepare for Undergraduate Research Conference

Julia Ann Easley — April 22, 2025 - 3:51pm

��ҵ�� student Natasha Bibbs of Sacramento has already gone places with academic research — and she hopes to go even further.

The fourth-year student travelled about 2,000 miles to Louisiana and more than 150 years back in time to discover how someone she believes is an ancestor — perhaps her great-great-grandfather — became one of the first Black doctors in his community and used his status to contribute to the African American community.

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