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City College graduate aims for career in the space industry

MESA Program student with a love for science pursues aerospace engineering

Shamere Grimes, Multimedia Journalist • May 24, 2023

Shalayah-Naomi Webb will be transferring to San Diego State University to work on a bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering.

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First Mexican-born female astronaut credits City College with launching career

Originally from Guadalajara, Katya Echazarreta was the first citizen astronaut chosen by Space for Humanity

Kathryn Gray, Editor-In-Chief • March 24, 2023

Astronaut Katya Echazaretta, self-described as unemotional, doesn’t cry easily. But after her inaugural flight into space last June as a crew member on the Blue Origin NS-21 expedition, she developed a new appreciation for the ground she has walked on her whole life.

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City science club navigates need for culturally relevant integration

SD SACNAS chapter perseveres through pandemic hurdles

Will Mauriz, Sports Editor • December 14, 2021

“There is life that happens outside of the classroom that affects students' ability to even be present for the STEM classes, and STEM takes a lot out of a person," San Diego City College SACNAS chapter president Dyani Melgarejo said. "We need the support of a community or place to study without distractions.”

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