Supporting the College of Science & Engineering
Our College of Science & Engineering (CoSE) is committed to offering students an academic experience of thinking, learning and doing. The best way to provide this experience is by involving students in research and the solution of real-world problems. Faculty and students conduct research together on subjects spanning a broad range of theoretical and applied topics for projects supported by a variety of funding sources, including individuals, families, foundations, corporations, state and local governments, and a broad range of federal funding agencies.
CoSE serves a student population that reflects the diversity of the region, including many international students. The college supports a number of programs designed to encourage and support all students to pursue careers in science and engineering with a commitment to supporting and retaining a diverse group of faculty, staff and students, both domestic and international.
For more information about donating to the College of Science & Engineering, contact:
Holly Fincke
Senior Director of Development for the College of Science & Engineering
Modern Facilities for Tomorrow’s Scientists
Our students really need excellent facilities to make it possible for them to potential. They deserve that, and we’re happy to support the University to provide the laboratories they need to learn current research skills.
Contribute to the CoSE Success Fund
The CoSE Success Fund supports students reaching their academic and career goals through faculty-mentored research, employer partnerships, innovative programs and events like the Student Project Showcase, which provides students with the opportunity to share their research activities with the public, including prospective employers.
Support the CoSE Success FundCoSE Funding Initiatives
CoSE students and faculty collaborate on research in pursuit of careers in science and engineering to address real-world opportunities for advancement and innovation.
Scholarships in STEM
Often working multiple jobs to make ends meet, our CoSE students engage in pioneering research, training, service and finding solutions to real-world challenges. Scholarships can give our students critical time to engage in research or take additional courses, as well as the means to take part in professional experiences which can build the foundation of their future careers. Your support encourages our students to excel in their studies, make the most of their education and contribute to the growth of their fields.
As a donor, you can choose to contribute to an existing scholarship fund, create a new named endowed scholarship or form a new named expendable (annual) scholarship.
To learn more about establishing or contributing to an existing CoSE scholarship, please contact Senior Director of Development Holly Fincke at hollyfincke@sfsu.edu or (415) 338-7118.
Charles F. Hager Planetarium
Our planetarium is a key learning resource for the University’s campus and community schools. For more than four decades, it’s been a launchpad for careers in astronomy and science education and a catalyst for learning about space. State-of-the-art in 1973, the planetarium needs to be updated and upgraded. That’s why SFSU is raising $1.5 million for a new projector and modern cutting-edge tools for enhanced programming and learning.
Sierra Nevada Field Campus
The Sierra Nevada Field Campus (SNFC) is a research and education field station dedicated to building inclusive community around teaching and learning in the natural sciences, land management, art, music and culture. We offer workshops, classes and program space for convenings for individuals and groups alike who contribute to this work, and we provide space for researchers to conduct studies at field sites. We primarily serve the SFSU community, but we also serve as a research and education resource for the local communities of the northern Sierra Nevada, the general public of California and beyond.
