CST’s 2022 Graduation ceremony, and the recent CST Convocation gathering, epitomize the spirit of Temple University. One of the largest CST graduations ever, the early May event was held in the university’s largest gathering space, The Liacouras Center. Notably, it was inspiring to see so many of our students and their families celebrate this important milestone, in-person. Our speakers, from materials science pioneer Sir Anthony K. Cheetham, FRS to the impressive Guercie Guerrier, CST ’22, were optimistic as they spoke of the challenges facing our world.
In August, we welcomed the Class of 2026 at our Convocation. With a modest increase over last year’s incoming class—amid challenging times for higher education enrollments— CST’s newest students are engaged, eager to take advantage of opportunities and willing to put in the effort to succeed.
Those qualities are what define our college, its students, faculty and graduates. In Outlook’s feature story, you can read about just a few of the many families who have more than one CST graduate amongst them. From sibling to sibling and parent to child, these families recognize the value of a Temple degree and a CST education. They are thriving in their careers and in their lives.
In the News section, you can learn more about our faculty research efforts, from investigating how proteins repair DNA and developing quantum computers to how desert landscapes will be altered by climate change. Beyond the lab, the STARS Computing Corps, headquartered at Temple and CST, earned a $3M National Science Foundation grant to make the study of computing more diverse and equitable.
In the Alumni section, there is a message from new Alumni Board president Mike Remaker, CST ’06. I want to take this opportunity to thank the previous president, Mark Dash, CST ’84, and all current Board members, for the many efforts to keep alumni engaged with today’s students. Special thanks also to CST’s Board of Visitors who help steer our college toward success. We also profile this year’s 30 Under 30 honorees—impressive CST graduates making an impact in their fields—and several graduates from the Class of 2022.
To those of you who support our students, our faculty and their research, thank you for your confidence in our college. To the entire CST family, I wish you the very best in the year ahead.
Go Owls!
Sincerely,
Michael L. Klein, FRS
Dean and Laura H. Carnell Professor of Science