State Hornet Spotlight: Science of Play with Dr. Jorgensen-Easterla

What does it mean to play?

Aliza Imran and Jeremy Brown • May 14, 2025

In this episode of State Hornet Spotlight, Aliza Imran and Jeremy Brown interview Dr. Lisa Jorgensen-Easterla. Easterla discusses her journey to becoming a professor at Sacramento State while also being a single mom to two children.

The trio also dives into the science of play, what it means to be playing and why it is important for humans.

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About the Contributors

Aliza Imran, Podcast Editor

(she/her) Aliza Imran is a junior journalism major and has been at The State Hornet for a year and a half. She is an international student from England and has been enjoying her life in America. She is passionate about storytelling and giving people a voice and strives to create meaningful content that informs and inspires others.

Jeremy Brown, Podcast Staffer

(he/him) Jeremy Brown is a second-year transfer student majoring in journalism and this is his first semester as a staffer with The State Hornet. He isn’t quite sure what he wants to do in journalism, but he enjoys writing, playing games with friends, developing recipes in the kitchen and reading in his free time.