San Jose State University SJSU ScholarWorks The Scientist (College of Science) College of Science Spring 1-1-2008 The Scientist, Spring 2008 San Jose State University, College of Science Follow this and additional works at: https://scholarworks.sjsu.edu/scientist Recommended Citation San Jose State University, College of Science, "The Scientist, Spring 2008" (2008). The Scientist (College of Science). 2. https://scholarworks.sjsu.edu/scientist/2 This Newsletter is brought to you for free and open access by the College of Science at SJSU ScholarWorks. It has been accepted for inclusion in The Scientist (College of Science) by an authorized administrator of SJSU ScholarWorks. For more information, please contact
[email protected]. Volume 12, Number 1 Spring 2008 College of Science San José State University The Scientist Message from the Dean Inside this issue: It’s been a busy I am also very pleased to an- Message from the 1 year here at the College of nounce that Dr. Singmaster Dean Science. Building on the has been designated the Geology: 2 great work of a planning SJSU Professor of the Year, a The Millers We are very pleased team made up of faculty, well deserved honor recog- to welcome our new Develop- Michael Graham: staff, and students that met nizing her years of selfless ment officer, Carol Beattie, 2 Kelp Discovery at a retreat at Asilomar a dedication to our students, who joined the university ad- year ago, we have nearly as well as her remarkable vancement staff in January. Physics and finalized plans for a College- teaching abilities. Carol has extensive experi- Astronomy 3 wide advising center, which We are continuing to ence in industry, consulting 2007 Highlights we hope will turn into a one- develop Professional Science and working with non-profits stop-shop for students in all Master’s programs that are such as the Children’s Health Mathematics News 4 departments of the college.