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Student Success, Community Outreach, and Faculty Opportunities

Oct 26 2026
I hope everyone had a chance to celebrate National Chemistry Week and Mole Day last week. Remember, there are 6.02 × 10²³ ways to be good at chemistry!

College Name Vote, Faculty Promotions, and New Student Opportunities

Oct 19 2026
The City of San Leandro has a paid Laboratory College Intern opportunity available. Applications close October 28, so please share this with your students!

Faculty Opportunities, Administrative Updates, and a College Name Vote

Oct 12 2026
It was a fun week following the announcements of this year's Nobel Prizes. Unfortunately, no women were among the recipients in the three science categories this year.

Science in the Park, Research Opportunities, and College Updates

Oct 5 2026
Science in the Park was a HUGE success, and I have so many wonderful people to thank!

A College Name Conversation, New Program Possibilities, and Science in the Park

Sep 28 2026
Another change I would like us to think about is the name of our College. Does "College of Science" still capture who we are and where we are going

Sharing Science with the Community: Faculty Research and Public Engagement

Sep 21 2026
Thank you to everyone who signed up to host a booth at Science in the Park!

Supporting Faculty Research and Advancing Thoughtful Budget and AI Conversations

Sep 14 2026
Congratulations to Professors Ram Kandasamy and Ny Vasil, who have both been selected as ORSP Research Development Faculty Fellows for the 2026–27 academic year!

STEM for Humanity: Sharing Our Story and Expanding Student Opportunities

Sep 8 2026
Thank you so much to everyone who came out to Tea Time last week and helped build our community. Several of the exit cards from the State of the College asked for more Tea Times

Quantum Science, Faculty and Student Honors, and Engineering Alumni Connections

Aug 31 2026
Here we go into the third week of the semester! We still do not have a final budget for Academic Affairs, but Stephanie and I will keep you posted as soon as we learn more.

Showcasing Science and Investing in the College’s Future

Aug 24 2026
It was great to see so many people walking around our beautiful campus last week. Thank you to everyone who showed up to launch the semester at the State of the College.

Welcoming the Class of 2030 and Celebrating $4.3 Million in Research Funding

Aug 17 2026
Week of Welcome, or WOW, was a three-day orientation for approximately 700 first-year students and it definitely took a village. Thank you to everyone who showed up to welcome and support our newest Pioneers.

Welcoming New Colleagues and Navigating Campus Changes Together

Aug 10 2026
Welcome to the week before classes begin! There will be a lot happening on campus this week, and I’m looking forward to seeing many of you at Back to the Bay on Thursday and at our College of Science Open House that afternoon.

Welcoming New Leadership and a Flexible, Connected Start to the Academic Year

Aug 3 2026
The last days of summer are upon us, and it’s time to reconnect as we soak in those remaining long days.

Celebrating Our Graduates, Honoring Alumni, and Wishing the College a Restful Summer

May 18 2026
Commencement was a joyous occasion and a perfect way to end the year. Thank you to everyone who attended and/or worked the ceremonies.

Closing the Semester: Celebrating Student Work and Looking Ahead

May 9 2026
Last week was filled with activity across the University; Graduate Studies celebrations, Innovation Fest, play outside the Core Building and student poster sessions all week under the overhang in front of the Science Building.

Celebrating Student Leadership, Research, and Achievement

May 4 2026
If you haven’t had a chance to listen to my conversation with Professor Brian Perry on Science Stories from ÂãÁÄÖ±²¥, I encourage you to check it out here:

Recognizing College Leadership and Shaping the College’s Next Three Years

Apr 27 2026
There have been many changes this year (new leadership, transitions in email and purchasing, new shared services, and ongoing changes affecting our students, including financial aid).

Celebrating Student Achievement and Faculty Excellence

Apr 20 2026
It was an incredible week of recognition and celebration across the College of Science. I’ll mention a few highlights here, though this is certainly not an exhaustive list of the contributions and impact happening in our College.

Celebrating Faculty Achievement, Student Voices, and Science Community News

Apr 13 2026
In case you haven’t seen it, the College of Science now has a podcast! You can subscribe on Apple or Spotify. We’ll be releasing a new episode each month, so please follow along, and let me know if you’re interested in participating.

Spring Opportunities: Student Research, Recognition, and College Updates

Apr 6 2026
I hope you all found time to recharge and reflect over spring break. As we head into the second half of the semester, there are many events and celebrations ahead.

Celebrating Pioneer Pride and Strengthening Student Opportunities

Mar 23 2026
Congratulations to our Men’s Basketball team for making it to the Elite 8 in Division II! It was a really fun game last Monday night, and it was great to see so many members of the College of Science there supporting our student-athletes.

Pioneer Pride, Student Support, and Opportunities Across the College

Mar 16 2026
The Bay Area is buzzing with excitement for our Men’s Basketball team. I attended a workforce development meeting on Friday at Diablo Valley College in Pleasant Hill, and it was fun to hear how positive people were about our success.

Student Innovation and Community Impact Across the College of Science

Mar 9 2026
The campus was buzzing with activity this weekend, with Science Olympiad, Women in Leadership, and Physics Department events all taking place.

Faculty Honors and Campus Pride at ÂãÁÄÖ±²¥

Mar 2 2026
If you didn’t have a chance to join the conversation between our Provost and science fiction writer Cory Doctorow, the recording is now available on YouTube:https://youtu.be/ORlPzYlWz5A

Feb 23 2026
Happy Lunar New Year and happy last week of February! I hope you’re excited for the Year of the Horse and ready to say goodbye to the Year of the Snake.

Navigating the Microsoft Transition and Sharing Career and AI Literacy Opportunities

Feb 16 2026
It has been quite a week with the transition from Google to Microsoft. I am still working to locate several emails that did not migrate successfully. Thank you to Andrea Low for her patience and support throughout this process.

Faculty Recognition and Updates on CSU Collaboration, Budget, and Student Outreach

Feb 9 2026
I hope you’re all settling into the semester as we begin week three and students continue finalizing schedules and routines.

Microsoft 365 Transition and MacKenzie Scott Gift Update

Feb 6 2026
Detailed instructions have already been shared by IT and can be found on the Microsoft 365 website.

Supporting Student Success Through Advising, Research, and Accessibility

Feb 2 2026
I hope you’re all settling into the semester as we begin week three and students continue finalizing schedules and routines.

Shaping the College’s Future Through Planning, Participation, and Student Support

Jan 26 2026
Happy Monday! I hope you all had an excellent first week of the semester, and thank you to everyone who stopped by to say hello.

New Year Updates: Student Opportunities, Research, Enrollment, and Campus Projects

Jan 20 2026
Happy New Year! I hope you had a restful break and are feeling recharged as we begin the spring semester. I wanted to share a few updates and reflections as we start the year.

Celebrating the Semester and Wishing the College a Restful Holiday Break

Dec 15 2025
Huge congratulations to our College of Science staff for taking first place in the pole-decorating contest at last week’s university holiday party. 

Celebrating Student Success and the College of Science Community

Dec 8 2025
What a great last week of classes on campus. The energy was high, with fun activities and great snacks all around.

Celebrating Student Achievement and Building a More Inclusive First-Year Experience

Dec 1 2025
Happy last week of instruction! I hope everyone had a restful fall break — and for those of you who were on campus, I hope you found the slower pace refreshing.

Growing Accessibility and Campus Connections

Nov 17 2025
Thank you all for the great turnout and support at Tea Time last week! There was great energy, the tabling, the poster boards, and the conversations.

College Updates: IT Transition, Spring Enrollment, and Commencement Planning

Nov 10 2025
Happy Monday! It’s a short week, and a reminder that the University will be closed tomorrow in observance of Veterans Day. I’m thankful for everyone who has served.

Nov 3 2025
As we step into November, I can hardly believe how quickly these first 90 days as Dean of the College of Science have gone by.