Judith Evans Meyer, Ph.D.
Judy started teaching at SBCC in 1964. For many years, she was the sole microbiology teacher. Many of the nurses and other health care professionals in the Santa Barbara area took microbiology from Judy.
"Judith (Evans) Meyer, Ph.D. age 69, Carpinteria, California passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 26, 2012 in a Santa Barbara hospital. She was born March 27, 1943 in Uniontown, Pa., the daughter of John Evans Jr. and Suzanne (Bogden) Evans, who preceded her in death. She was an active member and volunteer for the American Cancer Society and a microbiology professor at Santa Barbara City College.
A private service will be held in Santa Barbara, California on Wednesday, August 1,
2012."
From Herald Standard
Comments from RateMyProfessor.com
This was the most difficult class I have ever taken, and THE most rewarding. Dr. Meyer was enthusiastic, on top of her game, and eager to assist students who asked. If you are considering taking this class, gear up for it. It is a non-stop adventure in learning. I am a better student because of this class. Judy loves what she does and wants everybody to be excited and learn. The class is challenging. Prepare to be going full speed the whole semester. Once it is over you'll be glad you took the class and will have learned a lot in the process. You won't regret taking Judy's class!!!
If you are going into the medical field, you will use this class for life. You learn SO much. You must put in the work. Read online lectures, go to lab, use your TA's, ask her questions (but research question first), don't slack, grades are on a very NICE curve, BEST and HARDEST class at SBCC, but definitely doable with full time work and child.
What teaching tip or counseling advice do you have for other faculty?
Know your subject well, know your subjects well and teach with love!
What careers or jobs did you have before working at SBCC?
Engineer at Westinghouse R&D Center in Mass Spectroscopy, Algebra Teacher, Laboratory
Supervisor for National Nutrition Survey for State of South Carolina, and Clinical
Lab Scientist at Santa Barbara General Hospital
Who was your most influential teacher and why?
Mr. Nepa, my high school Chemistry, Physics, and Anatomy teacher. He insisted that
I was going to college and obtained a full scholarship to prove it, all without my
knowledge.
What is your favorite student line or excuse?
Couldn’t find parking. (What’s new?)
What are you reading now?
Stieg Larsson’s Trilogy, and I am on the last one-“The Girl who Kicked the Hornet’s
Nest,” Garth Stein’s “The Art of Racing in the Rain,” and Peter J. Hotez’s Forgotten
People, Forgotten Diseases.
What do you love about your job?
Never boring, always challenging, and most of all seeing my students succeed in the
Health Field and making a difference.
What has been your greatest accomplishment and/or challenge?
My son Wesley, who helped me to become a better teacher.
What's one thing most people don't know about you?
I broke the glass ceiling at Westinghouse R&D. I was the first female engineer with
a yellow parking sticker, no less.
What is your idea of perfect happiness?
A World Cruise
What historical figure would you most want to meet?
My favorite scientist is Albert Lehninger, who opened the cellular and molecular world
to the biologist and chemist. And Leonardo DaVinci, he was brilliant before his time.
What is your favorite place in the world?
New York City, for theater, museums, and adventure
Frenchman’s Cove, Jamaica for beach
What is your personal motto?
Where there’s a will, there’s a way.
| TAZ | 2012-08-30 03:41 PM |
| What a life of remarkable contribution and accomplishment. Her family must feel very
proud of her. Condolences to her family, friends, and colleagues...
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| COMMENT 314502 | 2012-08-30 04:55 PM |
| So long, Dr. Judy. You touched many students lives in your career, including mine.
Thank you for the passion you shared and your strict ideals. They guide me to this
day. Gods speed.
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| EMI PHOTO | 2012-08-30 05:23 PM |
| Sad news, Dr. Meyer's medical micro class was one of my fondest memories from SBCC.
Condolences to her family.
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| MERIDEE | 2012-08-30 05:40 PM |
| In my travels through nursing school I took both Micro and Medical Micro from Judy.
I really enjoyed being exposed to Judy's wealth of knowledge. Who knew that I would
actually enjoy microbiology? When I thought of dropping out of the nursing program
Judy was one of the ones who helped me to keep going. I was shocked to hear of her
passing!
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| COMMENT 314568 | 2012-08-30 07:54 PM |
| Judy was one of those teachers whose passion for her subject was infectious! (pun
intended!) I never looked at the world in quite the same way after her micro class...and
those basic teachings have been with me in my 30+ years as an RN. She will be missed.
RIP
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| COMMENT 314597 | 2012-08-30 08:50 PM |
| RIP Judy - many people will miss you and your kind heart. Rest in peace.
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| COMMENT 314632 | 2012-08-31 06:49 AM |
| Judy was awesome. We need more teachers like her. Condolences to family.
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| COMMENT 314680 | 2012-08-31 09:02 AM |
| Judy fiercely loved SBCC and acted to protect it at all times. The community needs
1000 more Judy Meyers at this difficult time for SBCC. R.I.P. Judy - your shining
spirit remains in all the lives you touched.
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| COMMENT 314868 | 2012-09-01 07:42 AM |
| I will miss her greatly..she was so passionate about teaching, and she gave me the
confidence to believe I was capable of great things. I will take her teachings along
with me in my nursing career and beyond.
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| COMMENT 317463 | 2012-09-08 07:05 AM |
| Dr. Judy Meyer was my Microbiology Professor some 7 yrs ago. She was an inspiration and affirmed my decision to continue my career in heath care. She, of the 2 Professors
at SBCC, inspired me to major in the very class she taught. Although I later got my
B.S.N. (Nursing) I recently was thinking of contacting Judy for a recommendation letter
to cont. pursuing my childhood dreams of Med School. She was one who believed in her
students; I know believed I could go anywhere and do anything I wanted. Her death
came as a shock as she was the most holistically healthy person I met- physically,
mentally, etc. She's a professor I won't forget; even now as a RN, when I find a patient
with a mysterious rash, I know to whip out my old Microbiology book to solve the case!
Thank you Dr. Meyer for believing in me, even when I didn't believe in myself!
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| COMMENT 318350 | 2012-09-10 01:33 PM |
| It is wonderful to see all of the kind words that are displayed here. She also made
a huge impact in my life and my family's. We are devastated to have lost such an amazing
lady. Aunt Judy, we love you and will miss you everyday.
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