91ÁÔÆæ Research Week 2026

91ÁÔÆæ Research Week Banner which includes the date, along with research photos displayed in hexagons.
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.

91ÁÔÆæ Research Week: April 13-17, 2025

Innovation Showcase

Monday, 4/13/26
Time: 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
Location: Paseo de César Chávez

Hosted by SpartUp, this event showcases some of the most innovative startups, projects, and research opportunities in the San José State University ecosystem.

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College of Engineering Showcase

Monday, 4/13/26
Time: 4–6 p.m.
Location: Diaz Compean Student Union, Ballroom

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.

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91ÁÔÆæ Grad Slam

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! 

Apply to Grad Slam 2026!

Celebration of Research

Thursday, 4/16/26
Time: 2–4:30 p.m.
Location: Diaz Compean Student Union, Ballroom

Celebrate the amazing research, scholarship, and creative activity that takes place at 91ÁÔÆæ! 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.

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... More Events To Be Announced!

91ÁÔÆæ Author, Artist, and Inventor Celebration; college-wide student research showcases; digital literacy showcase and much more coming soon.