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New Scientist Spotlights Website Helps Instructors Highlight Diversity in STEM
August 5, 2020
The new Scientists Spotlight Initiative website aims to help teachers diversify their STEM curriculum.
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Pharm Tech Students Support Local Pharmacies
May 22, 2020
Foothill students have stepped up to serve the community as pharmacy technician externs at 11 Bay Area pharmacies.
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Jessica Gerow, 2020 OLA Scholarship Winner
May 5, 2020
Each May, Organización Latino Americana (OLA) awards a $500 scholarship to Foothill students who demonstrate a commitment to uplifting the Latinx community.
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Sam WhiteAssociate Professor of English
Favorite part of my job: The continuous learning that occurs; my students’ as well as my own. Also, I love forming lasting friendships with my students, and learning about their successes after they leave my class.
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Jeff SchinskeBiology Instructor
“The students are just phenomenal. There’s not a day where I’m not amazed and inspired by them and by how hardworking they are.”
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Jason LuuStudent
"I thought I’d try to go to the college with a lot of engineering support. It’s a very nice campus."
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