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Aiding surgeons with robots

Carol Reiley
Computer Engineering major
Computer engineering grad earns her Ph.D. specializing in surgical robots, a path she started on thanks to rare opportunities as an undergraduate. Read the full profile »

Building a better life-saver

Casey Kute
Mechanical Engineering major
Mechanical engineering graduate creates a search-and-rescue machine that locates people in disasters. Read the full profile »

To the seas and skies with robots

Christopher Kitts
Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering
Head of SCU's Robotic Systems Laboratory creates robots that conduct experiments in space and home ground. Read the full profile »

Analyzing proteins with x-rays

Gabe Ozorowski
Ph.D. student at UC Irvine
Alumnus' experience researching the causes of cancer at SCU urges him to join research in the biotech field. Read the full profile »

Identifying the causes of cancer

Ángel Islas
Associate Professor, Biology
Associate biology professor studies the causes of cancer and students lend a hand in this life-changing research. Read the full profile »

Finding solutions in the lab

Kirstin Nosé
Research Associate, Genencor
Research associate praises her undergraduate and graduate experiences in shaping her career. Read the full profile »

Benefits of location

Michelle Pesce
Biology major
Studying in the heart of the Silicon Valley opens up opportunities in the life sciences for biology major. Read the full profile »

Conducting research in a Costa Rican rainforest

Hailey Trefethen
Anthropology major
Anthropology major's trip to Costa Rica exposes her to the realm of field research with primates. Read the full profile »

From sleep lab to SRI

Megan Thompson
Psychology major
SCU's hands-on learning prepares alumna for the brain scans and neuropsychological experiments she does today. Read the full profile »

Monkeys, philosophy, and art

Kellie Flint
Philosophy major, Studio Art major
Philosophy and studio art major journeys to Costa Rica to study primates and praises her range of experiences at SCU. Read the full profile »

Science of sleep

Matt Williams
Psychobiology major
Psychobiology major studies the effects of sleep deprivation, a common ailment in many college students. Read the full profile »

Working with professionals

Joanne Martin
Lecturer, Theatre and Dance
Lecturer for theater department finds reward in teaching students, with no design experience, to construct costumes. Read the full profile »

Learning on stage and behind the scenes

Hilary Tarver
Theater and Dance major
SCU exposes theater and dance major to all aspects of theater production, from designing costumes to playing lead roles. Read the full profile »

Studying the sleeping mind

Tracey Kahan
Associate Professor, Psychology
Psychology professor studies the sleeping mind and engages students in the science of sleep. Read the full profile »

Doing fieldwork in the rainforest

Michelle Bezanson
Assistant Professor, Anthropology
Anthropology professor's classroom is in the Costa Rican rainforests where students are encouraged to get their hands dirty. Read the full profile »

Business in Her Blood

Hannah Watanabe
Marketing major
A rigorous marketing program and a love for business lead to dream job in Silicon Valley. Read the full profile »