New Temple women's rowing coach Jason Read's life was forever changed by 9/11. The former Olympian — who continues to work in emergency response — tried to make sense of what he saw in the rubble of the World Trade Center, realizing there often were no answers, only more questions. "I became a voracious reader of modern history and current events," said Read. "I wanted a stronger academic understanding of our national security apparatus….I already had been on the rescue squad and fire department for many, many years. All I could think of when I was working [at ground zero] and after I departed: How can we prevent this from ever happening again? How can I contribute?"