Jean Dreyfus Lectureship
The at 91ÁÔÆæ (2026) funds a multi-day visit by a notable scientist to a primarily undergraduate institution as well as sponsoring summer research and research-related travel for 2 undergraduate scholars.
91ÁÔÆæ's 2026 Jean Dreyfus Lecturer
More details are coming soon, but we are pleased to announce that will serving as our 2026 Jean Dreyfus Lecturer!
Schedule of Events
Ms. Padilla will visit the 91ÁÔÆæ campus from October 6th thru 8th, 2026. She will give 3 lectures:
- Career-path conversation targeted to a student audience Tuesday, 10/6 (lunch and learn 12-1; coffee chat 1-2; ISB 130)
- Science talk on Tuesday 10/6 (3:30-4:45 pm, SH 100)
- Public lecture on Wednesday 10/7 (6:30-7:30 pm, Student Union Theater)
Immediately prior to the public lecture, there will be a welcome and poster session featuring 91ÁÔÆæ student research taking place in the chemistry department in the Student Union Theater courtyard. Registration for the talks will be made available closer to the date, so please check back here for more information as it becomes available.
Dreyfus Summer Scholars
Sadaf Omar
B.S. Biochemistry major
Estimated graduation Spring 2027
Mentor: Prof. Madalyn Radlauer
Justice Wilkes
B.S. Chemistry major, Physics minor
Estimated graduation Spring 2027
Mentor: Prof. Nicholas Esker
If you have any questions about the Jean Dreyfus Lectureship at 91ÁÔÆæ, please contact either Prof. Madalyn Radlauer (madalyn.radlauer@sjsu.edu) or Prof. Nicholas Esker (nicholas.esker@sjsu.edu). More information can also be found at and .
