During each semester, the Science in Action Seminar Series is held twice per month on Tuesdays from 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 pm, accessible via THIS Zoom Meeting link or in person in Bldg 8. Room 8-302. You may also view older Science in Action seminars on our Youtube channel.

This weekly series is presented in partnership with the San Francisco State University Bridges to Baccalaureate Program, the Skyline College Science and Math Division, and the Math, Engineering, Science Achievement Program (MESA).

The seminar series is free and open to the public. The topics vary and are geared not only towards science, but the entire college experience, so we encourage non-science students to attend. Attendance confirmation slips will be provided. We look forward to seeing you there!

If you're interested in presenting and attending the Science in Action Seminar Series, please contact Denise Hum.

From Skyline to Research To University: Tales of Two Students

November 5, 2024 | 5 p.m. - 6 p.m.  | Meeting Link 

Phone Myo and Simon Hermann | Skyline College Alumni

Phone Myo was born and raised in Yangon, Myanmar, and after high school, he attended Yangon University (DE) briefly as a physics major before arriving at Skyline College in 2021 to study engineering. While at Skyline, he joined the nEXO Collaboration as an intern, crafting equipment for neutrino research. He is in his first semester as a transfer student at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo nw majoring in Electrical Engineering. He is currently conducting research on "Neutrino Detection using Antennas" and working as an intern at Resilience San Luis Obispo on electrification and carbon emission reduction. 

Simon Herrmann is a third-year mechanical engineering transfer student at UC Irvine. From 2021 to 2024, he studied at Skyline College where he was introduced to the nEXO Collaboration and conducted research at SLAC National Lab in Palo Alto as an intern. His hands-on experience working with staff scientists equipped him with valuable industry skills. Simon will share insights from his time in the nEXO program, discuss two specific projects, and reflect on his transition from community college to a UC school.