Student Research Center

Congratulations to Helen Lester, an outstanding undergraduate from the Geology Department, for winning 2nd Place at the 2026 CSU-Wide Student Research Competition at San Jose State 🏆

Representing Sacramento State alongside the other top 10 awardees from this year’s Spring Symposium Competition, Helen showcased exceptional research, dedication, and academic excellence. We are proud to celebrate her achievement and the impact of her work within our academic community.

We also celebrate all of our student researchers whose passion, hard work, and curiosity contributed to the competitiveness of this competition.

We are proud to announce our Top 10 awardees from our 2026 Spring Symposium Competition who will represent California State University-Sacramento at the 2026 CSU Student Research Competition at San Jose State on April 24.

Being selected as a Top 10 awardee is a significant academic milestone. It reflects the students’ ability to think critically, engage with complex topics, and communicate their work effectively.

We are incredibly proud of you and the work you have accomplished. Your dedication and passion inspire others to pursue research with purpose and confidence. As you prepare for the CSU-wide stage, know that you have the full support of the Student Research Center and our entire community here at Sacramento State.

Wishing you all the best! 🥇

Congratulations to all the awardees of the 2026 Spring Symposium Competition 🏆

Your hard work, passion, and dedication truly paid off. It’s inspiring to see so many brilliant minds pushing boundaries and making an impact through research.

Keep shining and shaping the future!! 💫

Congrats Hornets! 🐝

Our annual Sacramento State Spring Symposium Competition was a HUGE success with over 100 students from every college on campus! 📣

Students delivered a 10 minute presentation to a panel of faculty jurors and were asked questions relating to their research. These presentations both promote academic growth and provide solutions to current and relevant issues in our society.🌷

Events like these would not be possible without the support of volunteers, faculty jurors, and student mentors. Thank you so much for your invaluable support!!! ❤️