Join us at our fourth annual Research Week as we explore RSCA Research, Scholarship,
and Creative Activity across campus and disciplines. Events include Celebration of
Research, Innovation Showcase, Grad Slam, Engineering Showcase, Author & Artist Celebration,
and more! Details forthcoming.
Saturday, 4/11/26 Time: 11 a.m.–3 p.m. Location: in the Duncan Hall Courtyard and Interdisciplinary Science Building
Ready to see where your imagination can take you? Join the Synopsys Outreach Foundation
and SJSU for an interactive day of exploration. It’s a hands-on celebration of the
future!
Come hang out with local pros, chat with innovative SJSU students, and dive into the
world of STEM through immersive activities. Whether you’re a future engineer or just
love to see how things work, there’s a path here for you.
The Office of Innovation & Corporate Partnership's Innovation Showcase is an exciting
event that brings together forward-thinking entrepreneurs, innovators, and industry
leaders to highlight groundbreaking products, services, and ideas shaping the future.
The Lurie College of Education has been a central partner in the Undergraduate Research
Opportunity Program (UROP) since the program’s inaugural year in 2021–22. This forum
celebrates that partnership by highlighting the interdisciplinary research of LCoE
faculty and their UROP student mentees, showcasing the breadth of undergraduate research
across campus and the collaborative mentorship that supports it.
Featuring Dr. Vallotton, Michigan State University Professor, who will share research
on social justice outcomes for young children.
Digital Humanities Center Research Showcase
Monday, 4/13/26 Time: 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Location: King Library Digital Humanities Center, MLK 113
Join us for a celebration of research and pedagogy at the intersection of culture
and technology. Participants from across campus and beyond will share brief presentations
on powerful digital exhibits, innovative assignments, and community-engaged research,
with time for conversation and snacks.
The Davidson College of Engineering has been celebrating students, alumni, faculty,
and staff for excellence since 1980. Last year, we flipped the format of our traditional
engineering awards banquet to showcase what we are really celebrating … student innovation,
research, and design.
Ready to kickstart your career? Whether you’re hunting for your first internship,
a seasonal gig, or that big post-grad role, this is your chance to get in front of
recruiters who are actively hiring.
This event is open to all majors — so whether you’re a Spartan student or a registered
alum, there’s a seat at the table for you.
Tuesday, 4/14/26 Time: 2–4 p.m. Location: Hammer Theatre Center
Grad Slam 2026 student applications are now open! Due February 6, 2026. Join us to
present your groundbreaking research in a fast-paced and engaging format!
Tuesday, 4/14/26 Time: 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Location: King Library Digital Humanities Center (King 113)
Join the SJSU Library for a research showcase honoring the themes of Black Maternal Health Week (April 11–17). Originally founded by the Black Mamas Matter Alliance (BMMA), this
week centers the voices and lived experiences of Black birthing people to advocate
for reproductive and birth justice.
While not an official BMMA event, our showcase aims to highlight SJSU research that
aligns with these movements and honors the work of activists driving cultural shift
and equity.
Wednesday, April 15 Time: 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Location: King Library Digital Humanities Center, MLK 113
Celebrating the diversity of experiences and perspectives that exist in San José,
this immersive virtual exhibition highlights the authenticity of human identity. Curated
by Phuong-Trang Maria Vu.
Ever wondered what life is really like behind the ivory tower? Whether you're dreaming
of a professorship, curious about groundbreaking research, or looking into academic
innovation, the Careers in Academia Mixer is your backstage pass to the world of higher
ed.
Celebrate the amazing research, scholarship, and creative activity that takes place
at SJSU! The Early Career Investigator Award winners and the Industry-Sponsored Research
Award winner will be honored, and students will present over 80 posters characterizing
inspiring and groundbreaking research.
21st College of Science Student Research Day (SRD21)
Friday, 4/17/26 Time: 10 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Location: Duncan Hall Breezeway
Up to 100 posters describing research conducted by SJSU students working with College
of Science faculty from all Departments will be presented. The student researchers
will present the results of their work and be available to answer questions.
Calling all faculty and students... Are you interested in community engaged research? The Community Engaged Research Cluster
(CERC) and the CHHS Center for Applied Research on Human Services (CAHRS) are hosting
a series of community conversations to share models, develop shared principles of
community engaged research, and learn from community voices.
Friday, 4/17/26 Time: 2–4 p.m. Location: Digital Humanities Center, MLK
The SJSU First-Year Writing Program's Digital Literacy Showcase spotlights students'
digital works-in-progress. The event is open to all students, faculty, staff, administrators,
families, community members, and anyone else who wants to see the amazing, interesting,
and complex work students are developing in their first-year writing classes.
