Great teachers give us a sense not only of who they are, yet more importantly, of who we are, and who we might become. They unlock our imaginations, our minds, our energies. They change lives.

— President Thomas E. Cronin

Under a jewel-toned sky, associate professor of astronomy U. J. Sofia, center, and students observe sunspots. At the telescope is Kaliswa Brewster with Lauara Bakkensen behind her and Adam Hardtke standing at right.

Photo by John Terence Turner.