My wet lab research at Seattle U gave me the science 'bug.' I knew after working with my hands in the lab and doing real research that I wanted to continue down that path. I credit my research experience as an undergraduate with my decision to get my PhD and ultimately pursue a career in chemistry. Currently, I use this knowledge working as a researcher at IBM formulating new chemistries for plastics, plastics recycling, and advanced computing.
Jeannette M. Garcia, PhD, '06 Research Staff Member, IBM Almaden Research Center
“While we are dedicated to helping students learn the essential concepts of science, we involve students in research so they also learn to do science—the whole messy, challenging, uncertain, embracing, thrilling experience.”
“Research is the centerpiece of our curriculum and our faculty view the mentorship of undergraduate researchers as their most important and fulfilling work.”
“I want to help my students develop a strong understanding of the fundamentals and see how these principles are applied in practice. If they leave here excited about civil engineering and the impact they can have on society, then I have done my job.”
“I hope that our students graduate from our program with knowledge in the foundations, desire to learn more and confidence to ask good questions and to adapt to the ever-changing field of computing.”
“I want to create an inclusive, supportive and academically challenging learning environment where personal attention from faculty, peer mentoring, collaboration and hands-on projects help our students reach their potential. I believe the best learning happens when students feel that they belong to a community; they are inspired not only to excel in their courses but also to innovate.”
“The most important thing I hope my students take away from my classes is that mathematics is a beautiful, complex, structured, abstract, growing realm and that, by exploring this realm, students will develop important skills that not only allow them to better navigate and appreciate mathematics itself, but any area of human thought.”
“I want to maximize each student’s potential by understanding their interests and aspirations and by creating a program that will help them be successful in life and career.”
“Advances in science and technology come from young minds pushing into the unknown. As professors teaching courses and in supervising undergraduate research, my colleagues and I emphasize this creative spirit of inquiry, and not just learning what has been already established. An open mind is more vital than ever.”
