Ruth Yaffe: “You Can Do It”
Professor Emerita Ruth Yaffe was the first woman faculty member hired in the chemistry department.
Author: Julia Halprin Jackson
Making a MARC
For 30 years, the Maximizing Access to Research Careers (MARC) Undergraduate Student Training in Academic Research (U*STAR) program, has provided financial support and mentorship for undergraduates who are underrepresented in the biomedical sciences to do research and prepare them for doctoral training.
Susan Verducci: 2019 Outstanding Professor
Susan Verducci has explored innovative ways that educators can incorporate the arts to teach compassion, empathy and constructive dialogue.
Melody Esfandiari: 2019 Outstanding Lecturer
Chemistry Lecturer Melody Esfandiari, ’08 Chemistry, says “I put a lot of time and energy into my classes, and when I am connecting with students, that is the highest reward I can get.”
Shirley Reekie: Sailor, Rower, Professor
Kinesiology Professor Shirley Reekie first hopped aboard her father’s sailboat at age two, inspiring a career in athletics and sport history.
Center Stage with Buddy Butler
Theatre Arts Professor Buddy Butler believes his productions can engage young audiences in complex issues and inspire thoughtful dialogue.
Dan Fenstermacher: Photography for Hurricane Relief
Photographer Dan Fenstermacher, ’16 MFA Photography, traveled to Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria to capture the stories of survivors.
Wayne Merry: Climbing First
Wayne Merry, ’59 Conservation, was one of the first rock climbers to summit El Capitan.
Shanice Howard: In Search of the Perfect Routine
Gymnast Shanice Howard was named the 2011 Arthur Ashe Jr. Female Sports Scholar of the Year and went on to become a physical therapist.
Lisa Peters: Making Waves
Spartan swimmer Lisa Covey Peters, ’07 Physics, leads an exciting career as a systems engineer at Lockheed Martin.
Agnieszka Winkler: Silicon Valley Pioneer
Agnieszka Winkler launched and led one of Silicon Valley’s most successful independent advertising agencies in an era when she was often “the only woman in the room.”
Winning Spirit
San Jose State inducted eight legendary Spartan athletes into the SJSU Sports Hall of Fame.
Class Discussion: Certificate in Real Estate Development
Urban planners and developers learn how to build healthier communities.
Lee Evans: Educating the World
The two-time Olympic gold medalist shared coach Bud Winter’s sprinting techniques with athletes worldwide.
The Women of the Olympic Project for Human Rights
It took courage, commitment and focus on a bigger picture to take a stand for civil rights and to demand equal treatment.
Ken Noel: Reframing Possibility
Noel understood that challenging the racial, economic and political status quo under the glow of an international spotlight came with great risk.
The Pursuit of Greatness: SJSU’s Educational Opportunity Program
EOP at San Jose State originated alongside the Olympic Project for Human Rights and the growing Chicano movement.
Mary Noel: Hope for All Students
Through all of the changes she has witnessed over the past 50 years, Noel’s core belief in the power of education remains intact.
Role-Playing it Safe
Speech pathologist Pamela Wiley, ’72 Communication Studies, created the Spectrum Shield training program to pair law enforcement with young men with autism.
Faculty Spotlight: Peter Beyersdorf
Physics and Astronomy Professor Peter Beyersdorf’s research helped detect gravitational waves for the first time in 2015.
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