Featured Research for ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø

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Next Generation of Researchers on the Edge of Discovery.

Breakthroughs Driven by the Spartan Edge!

We're proud to share stories about the innovative, cutting-edge, and creative research happening at ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø — and the faculty, staff, and students behind these projects.

ECIA 2025 Awardees: Drs. Sudha Krishnan (left) and Jessica A. Castillo Vardaro (right)

2026 Early Career Investigator Awardees 'Call for Nominations'

Nominate an eligible colleague or submit a self-nomination for the Early Career Investigator Awards.

This award recognizes two tenure-track ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø faculty who have excelled in areas of research, scholarship, and creative activity during their probationary period at ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø.

Nominations Deadline:
Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2026, by 11:59 p.m. PST.

Submit a Nomination!

2025 Industry-Sponsored Research Awardee, Dr. Craig B. Clements

2026 Industry-Sponsored Research Awardee 'Call for Nominations'

Nominate an eligible colleague or submit a self-nomination for the Industry-Sponsored Researcher Award.

This award recognizes ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø faculty and staff whose research was funded through the ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø Research Foundation by a nonprofit or for-profit organization, with a shared output defined in the scope of work.

Nominations Submission Deadline:
Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2026, by 11:59 p.m. PST

Submit a Nomination!

Students conducting field research.

The Future is Counting on Us! 

Silicon Valley's Public R2 University: Making Tomorrow Better, Faster

Investment in ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø research accelerates advancements in technology, health, transportation, and beyond. Breakthroughs at ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø not only shape our future, but also contribute to the university's $4 billion total economic infusion.

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Research Week 2027

Save-the-Date
April 12-20, 2027

Encompassing student and faculty key academic investigations, celebrated author's works, and groundbreaking research being carried out across ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø, Research Week connects the dots between our dynamic public impact research and its real world applications.

2027 Research Week Activites