Stories in Schools & Colleges

Silvia Figueira
Associate Professor, Computer Engineering
The buzzing locale and opportunity to research with students prompts engineer professor to join SCU community.

Sandra Figueroa Renteria '03
Sociology major
Sociology major's field work at a women's shelter grounds her decision to go the social service route.

Alex Fischer '10
Mechanical Engineering major
Mechanical engineering students create the future of vending machines: sustainable, innovative, and cool.

Kellie Flint '08
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.

Agustin Fonts '08
Electrical Engineering major
Hands-on experience laying solar panels cements alumnus' career in renewable energy technology.

Chris Freeburg '11
Biology major, International Development major
Can Chris Freeburg eliminate plastic water bottles on campus?

Amelia Fuller
Assistant Professor, Chemistry and Biochemistry
Chemistry professor studies the shapes of proteins and research in the field encourages her to join Santa Clara.

Randee Garber '08
Communication major
Alumna's hands-on experience putting on a show leads her to pursue an acting career in Hollywood.

Annie Garrison '01
Math major
Math major publishes a topology paper as an undergraduate and now pursues teaching math education.

Manoochehr Ghiassi
Professor, Information Systems
Information systems professor develops a model that predicts water distribution downtown.



