Washington Square: The Stories of San Jose State University

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Fall-Winter 2020 / Profile

December 10, 2020

Lisa Andrew: School is a Haven

Despite facing a series of bumps in her personal life, Silicon Valley Education Foundation CEO Lisa Andrew always saw school as her refuge where people were caring and willing to give her that extra nudge to succeed.

Mary Poffenroth speaking during her Ted Talk.

Fall-Winter 2020 / Photos and Videos / Profile

December 10, 2020

Mary Poffenroth, on Equity, Fear and Remote Learning

Once a first-generation college student, and now an acclaimed SJSU teacher and scholar, Mary Poffenroth is dedicated to making science accessible to all.