SJSU HonorsX

Ready to level up your creativity?
Join our HonorsX Adobe Apps Workshop on November 6 from 3–4:15 PM in BBC 220!

Learn how to use Adobe tools like a pro and stick around for a chance to win an Owala water bottle!

Only one week away! Come learn Adobe digital tools from student experts. Register by scanning the QR code.
• Participants will be entered for a giveaway— win an Owala Bottle ✨(2 winners)
• Snacks provided!

Join us for SustAInable Futures, an exciting culmination of interdisciplinary projects that blend artificial intelligence, sustainability, and creative problem-solving. Our students have been working hard to develop solutions that address real-world challenges through a unique curriculum that fosters innovation and collaboration. Witness their journey, the prototypes they have developed, and the impactful ideas they are ready to share. Don’t miss the opportunity to see how these bright minds are paving the way for a better future!

Bioneers 2025 | Day 2 was nothing short of mind-expanding. The conversations kept flowing, the sparks kept flying, and we found ourselves pulled deeper into the kind of future-thinking that makes you want to act now.

At Bioneers, we explored groundbreaking work from Project CETI and NYU’s More-Than-Human Life program, where scientists, linguists, and technologists are collaborating to decode whale communication using AI, marine biology, and cryptography. These discoveries invite us to rethink our relationship with the natural world — not as silent observers, but as respectful listeners. With such powerful tools at hand, we were reminded that innovation must be guided by empathy, to protect and uplift nonhuman life rather than exploit it.

We also learned from experts in environmental health about the dangers of “forever chemicals” such as PFAS in everyday household products — substances that linger in our environment and bodies. The message was clear: by becoming more conscious consumers and putting collective pressure on companies, we can work toward removing these toxic chemicals from supply chains for good.

At the .film screening, we were moved by stories of resilience and resistance in Los Angeles—where local leaders are reclaiming food systems through community-rooted solutions. From food justice to food sovereignty, we saw how change starts when people reconnect with the land, with each other, and with the meals on their tables.

From the microscopic to the cosmic, we learned this: the more we listen— to the land, to each other, and even to the whales—the better we understand what it means to care.

The first day at Bioneers 2025 sparked deep reflection and powerful calls to action.

Baratunde Thurston opened with a reminder: in a world overwhelmed by crisis, our narratives matter more than ever. The way we see our connection to the earth, each other, and even technology shapes the future we create.

Shreya Chaudhuri inspired us with a return to the roots of climate solutions — Indigenous science. Her message was clear: youth movements are rising to decolonize environmental action and honor the knowledge that has sustained our planet for generations.

In the AI panel, we confronted the urgent question of tech’s ecological footprint. As Silicon Valley races ahead, we must ask: at what cost to the planet?

We’re leaving Day 1 feeling challenged and hopeful, ready to keep building toward justice, sustainability, and shared futures. 🌱🌊

Part 2
In collaboration with , the HonorsX students and peer mentors had the chance to attend a Low Maintenance Composting Workshop over the weekend. At this event, they learned of various low-maintenance solutions, such as Bokashi composting, tumbler composting, and cold bin composting, to address food waste in their households to mitigate food waste ending up in landfills and help to ensure a more sustainable future. Additionally, the team was able to attend a community potluck afterwards and tour the Garden to Table SV facilities, where they were exposed to the variety of seasonal produce grown at their facilities.

(Part 3- All HonorsX Team)
Recently, the HonorsX teams presented at Digital Literacy Day at SJSU in the . The teams were able to connect with their peers, faculty, and other community stakeholders to highlight how they were able to use the Adobe Creative Cloud software to bring their ideas and innovation to life through their interdisciplinary teams, frameworks, and approaches.

(Part 2- Resourcely, Marine Conservation)
Recently, the HonorsX teams presented at Digital Literacy Day at SJSU in the . The teams were able to connect with their peers, faculty, and other community stakeholders to highlight how they were able to use the Adobe Creative Cloud software to bring their ideas and innovation to life through their interdisciplinary teams, frameworks, and approaches.

(Part 1- Clarity, Techtonic Builders)
Recently, the HonorsX teams presented at Digital Literacy Day at SJSU in the . The teams were able to connect with their peers, faculty, and other community stakeholders to highlight how they were able to use the Adobe Creative Cloud software to bring their ideas and innovation to life through their interdisciplinary teams, frameworks, and approaches.

Back in December, in collaboration with , , , HonorsX students had the opportunity to visit the Adobe Headquarters, in participation in Spartan Adobe Immersion Day. Additionally, select HonorsX student teams had the opportunity to present their initial research and innovation to their fellow peers as well as Adobe professionals to highlight the core themes of interdisciplinarity and sustainability in this program. From career insights with Adobe pros to student showcases by SJSU’s brightest, the event featured networking that sparked new possibilities and an unforgettable visit to Adobe HQ.

Join us to learn how interdisciplinary student teams are using AI to ensure safe working conditions, equitable education, accessible health, clean environments, and more!”

Hey! My name is Stephanie Montoya Arevalos and I am very excited to be one of the peer mentors for the 2024-2025 Cohort. 

HonorsX has significantly contributed to my personal and professional growth. It has strengthened my interest in nature and deepened my understanding of sustainability within a collaborative environment. Engaging with people of all types of backgrounds who share my passion has been both refreshing and inspiring. I am eager to continue in HonorsX due to its fruitful approach to education and development.

Please message me if you have any questions or are interested to learn more!