Michael Stroud:

Senior Project Manager

Where: New Library Staircase (Building 600)
When: September 24th, 12PM
Description: Project Manager Michael Stroud will be leading students through a tour starting from digital conception through finalizing construction. The talk starts at the library staircase where we will be the first to use the "Social Stairs" for a presentation. The talk will end with a physical tour of the library with Michael pointing out STEM features of the building.

 

 

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Dr. Isabel Zaror:Former Executive Director at Novartis Biomedical Research

Where: Room 3902
When: October 8th, 12PM
Description: Dr. Isabel Zaror recently retired from her position as Executive Director at the Emeryville campus of Novartis Biomedical Research. She brings to us a career's worth of wisdom, knowledge, and experience.

 

 

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Dr. Molly Bloom: User Experience (UX) Research Manager at Cisco

Where: Room 3902
When: October 22nd, 12PM
Description:Dr. Bloom has a passion for understanding how communities engage with objects and technology, ranging from mobility devices for people with disabilities, to security software for IT professionals.Her PhD work focused on how people with newly acquired disabilities learn to engage with the world, medical technology, and each other.For the last five years, she has worked as a user experience researcher in the fields of inclusive design and enterprise software. Currently she leads a team researching cybersecurity software platforms.

 

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Valeria Avila Guerrro

Where: Room 3902
When: November 19th 12PM-1PM
Description: Join us as Valeria recounts her journey from Community College through graduate school to becoming a robotics engineer and an Immigrants Rising Board Member.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Dr. Ola Alawode: Research Scientist

Where: Room 3902
When: December 10th 12PM-1PM
Description: Ola Alawode PhD., is a Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) research scientist with extensive expertise in materials research and development (R&D). In his role at LLNL, he is responsible for overseeing research initiatives, ensuring the strategic alignment of projects with institutional mission and goals.