Science in Action
Seminar Series
| When: | Tuesdays 4:30 - 5:30 p.m., twice a month |
| Where: | Bldg 8. Room 8-302 or Join on Zoom |
| Questions? | Contact Denise Hum at humd@smccd.edu |
Many past Seminars are available on our YouTube channel.
The Science in Action Seminar Series is presented in partnership with the Skyline College Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Division, and the Math, Engineering, Science Achievement Program (MESA).
The seminar series is free and open to the public. Topics vary and are geared not only toward science, but to the entire college experience! We encourage all students to attend regardless of major. 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.
Upcoming Sessions:
From Summer Project to AI Research
February 10, 2026 | 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. | Meeting Link
Michael McKerns, PhD | Staff Scientist, Los Alamos National Laboratory
Michael McKerns, Ph.D. has been a staff scientist focused in the information sciences at New Mexico's Los Alamos National Laboratory since 2018. He specializes in developing software that utilizes AI and machine learning in the optimization, and predictive modeling, of complex physical systems under uncertainty. A VP and co-founder of the UQ Foundation, McKerns provides consultation to the energy, financial and technology markets.
The Human Side of Tech Careers in the Age of AI
February 24, 2026 | 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. | Meeting Link
Augusto Llamas De los Reyes | 3D Data Labeling Analyst
Skyline College alum Augusto is a creative technologist and educator whose career spans animation, game development, tech contracting, and organizational psychology. Through firsthand experience in unstable creative work and large-scale contingent labor systems, he explores how AI, leadership, and workplace culture impact human well-being. His work centers on helping students and early-career professionals navigate the gap between education and employment with realism and resilience.