Tagged: applied sciences and arts
Lee Evans: Educating the World
The two-time Olympic gold medalist shared coach Bud Winter’s sprinting techniques with athletes worldwide.
Reshaping the American Dream
Silicon Valley has disrupted its way into a housing crisis, one so severe that the workers needed to power tech’s growth engine are being priced out of a future here.
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.
You are the Change
Catherine Koanja, ’18 Nursing, had to help her mother read medication labels as a child. As a nurse she plans to advocate for health literacy.
Is Mobile Health Good for You?
This diverse sector is ripe for innovation, and entrepreneurs are responding, bringing new health apps and services to the market every day.
The San Jose State of Healthcare
Alumni healthcare leaders share their insights on U.S. healthcare and what inspired them to help people achieve their fullest, healthiest lives.
Faculty Spotlight: Fritz Yambrach’s Water Vest
One vest can impact an entire community. The hands-free design helps people access potable water and while accomplishing simultaneous tasks.
Community Connector Netta Conyers-Haynes
From SJSU to Facebook, Netta Conyers-Haynes says: “We don’t grow when things are easy. We grow when we face challenges.”
Hal Donaldson’s Revolution of Kindness
“I realized that I could either spend the rest of my life asking why bad things happen or focus on what I could do to make a difference.”
Class Discussion: Mindfulness-Based Occupational Therapy
“Practitioners tend to over-give of themselves. The skills practiced in MBOT are an antidote for these imbalances.”
Rebecca Donnelly Invites You to Put On a Show
“Kids aren’t reading for show; they’re not trying to impress anyone by tackling a book they don’t like. They’re reading because it’s a huge part of how they learn about themselves and their world.”
Alumni Healthcare Leaders: Julie Cherry
“What’s broken in our system: economics and the economic-driven decisions many times go against clinical or quality-of-care decisions.”
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