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City College professors unmask the science of superheroes

Faculty panel showcased how superheroes wouldn’t be as incredible as they are in pop culture.

Kenneth Jaimes, Multimedia Journalist • October 9, 2023

Delving into the realm of capes and superpowers, a team of San Diego City College professors assembled to envision the potential real-world applications of iconic superheroes like Spider-Man and Wonder Woman.

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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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Rethinking how we experience coffee at City College

The science behind coffee as explained by City College's SACNAS chapter

Christopher Tapanes, Multimedia Journalist • November 5, 2021

The World Cultures Program hosted a Zoom event that featured presentations made by students belonging to City College's national-award-winning SACNAS chapter.

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UCSD, City College students reveal the science behind tortilla-making

The two are more connected than you think

Kathryn Gray, Multimedia Journalist • May 20, 2021

Many young people think science is inaccessible to them and teaching it through a new, more relatable lens is a way to get them excited and engaged.

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Proposition 14: Stem cell research bonds

New bonds would continue to fund an existing institute

Brandon Manus, Staff Writer • October 15, 2020

California is voting on selling $5.5 billion in new bonds to continue funding grants for research and development of stem cell treatments.

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City College programs impress SDCCD board members

SDCCD board members liked what they saw from MathJams and MESA programs at City College.

Jonny Rico, Editor-in-Chief • September 28, 2018

The SDCCD Board of Trustees were impressed with the City College MathJam and MESA program during their Sept. 27 board meeting on City College campus.

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City hosting national chemistry conference

Celia Jimenez • March 10, 2016

Higher education chemistry professors from around the country will meet at San Diego City College for a conference called “Teaching Chemistry Through its Social Impacts ” on March 11 and 12. The...

Perspective: In favor of the arts

Destiny Ortiz • October 13, 2015

The disappearance of art classes might not make much of an impact for some, but for others it might just be the end of the world. Why are art classes considered insignificant to the core learning standards...

‘Squidtoons’ makes a splash at City College

Heder Casas • September 28, 2015

Living surrounded by the beach and aquatic parks and not knowing anything about it? There's no better way to learn more about the ocean, how it works and everything that lives on it that by someone who...