Educational Resources
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SDSU-UCSD Engineering Joint Doctoral Program
San Diego State University, in collaboration with the University of California, San Diego, offers four doctoral degrees (Ph.D.) in Engineering Science (Bioengineering), Engineering Science (Electrical and Computer), Engineering Science (Mechanical and Aerospace), and Engineering Science (Structural).
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Courses in AI and Autonomous Systems
We are dedicated to expanding the AI course offerings at SDSU. In Spring 2025, we launched a new graduate-level course, "COMPE696: AI for Unmanned System.
- SDSU MESA Program
The Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement (MESA) Program provides academic support, “out of classroom” experiences, and industry and alumni engagement, which help students succeed academically and develop professionally to achieve career goals. The ExpandAI initiative has joined forces with the MESA program to expand access to AI research experiences for SDSU undergraduates through structured summer internships.
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UCSD STARS Program
The San Diego Summer Training Academy for Research Success (STARS) program is an eight-week summer research academy for community college students, undergraduates, recent college graduates, and master's students. STARS offers rigorous research opportunities and graduate school preparation workshops, as well as cultural and social activities in San Diego.
Outreach Activities
This week-long summer camp at SDSU provides middle and high school students hands-on experience on programming and robotics.

This week-long day camp at UCSD empowers underrepresented high school students with the skills in programming and data science.

STEM Pathways is committed to helping students navigate how to transition from community college to a 4-year university, explore STEM careers, and pursue a career that best fits their interests.
