The College of Science & Engineering (CoSE)
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.
Explore Our College
The College supports a number of programs designed to encourage and support all students to pursue careers in science and engineering. Get to know our Departments and Schools:
Biology · Chemistry & Biochemistry · Computer Science · School of Engineering · School of the Environment · Mathematics · Physics & Astronomy · Psychology
Through our inclusive campus life, our thought-provoking faculty and academics, our supportive student services and location in the City of San Francisco, Biotech Bay and Silicon Valley, we ignite the power of education for all, so our students can go on to make a positive impact in their communities and the world.
What's Happening at CoSE
Student Project Showcase 2026
The annual Student Project Showcase (SPS) event features a variety of exciting student projects, highlighting our faculty's commitment to providing SF State students with hands-on experience in the discovery of new knowledge. Join us Thursday, April 30, 2026 to see an array of projects in Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Engineering, Geosciences, Geography, Math, Physics, and Psychology.
A River Runs Through It
For nearly 75 years, the Sierra Nevada Field Campus has been a training facility, a children’s camp, a research field site, a nature haven for creatives, a field trip destination and so much more. But at its core, SNFC has always been an eclectic community learning in and from nature.
The Science & Engineering Innovation Center
CoSE's new academic building— the Science and Engineering Innovation Center is now open!!! Come and visit us and learn more about the exciting spaces supporting over 7000 CoSE majors and the campus community.
News & Events
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February 19, 2026Located off the shores of Lake Merced in San Francisco’s southwestern corner, the School of the Environment at San Francisco… -
October 07, 2025Elmer Guzman didn’t always see himself as a researcher. A first-generation Chemistry senior at San Francisco State Universit… -
September 25, 2025IBM quantum resources open doors for hands-on learning and workforce readiness San Francisco State University is t…