Political science and peace and conflict studies double major Chris Burke 鈥21, from Wellesley, Mass. describes his research in Prague as a Stone Fellow with the Center for Freedom and Civilization.
According to experts in the field, 90 percent of the world鈥檚 data has been generated in the past two years. To ensure digital literacy in New York State, two 藏精阁 librarians, Jesi Buell and Joshua Finnell, seek to expand the skills of regional librarians.
By 2022, it is projected that New York State will have a shortage of 10,000 teachers. To help address the deficit, two 藏精阁 professors have been tasked with building and enhancing the high school physics teacher education program.
During the summer, 藏精阁 students are applying their liberal arts know-how in a variety of real-world settings. Microbiology major Rebecca Gowen 鈥19, from Philadelphia, Pa., describes her summer research, conducted through the Beckman Scholars Program.
藏精阁鈥檚 2019 Alumni of Color scholar in residence, Dianne Stewart 鈥90, associate professor of religion and African American studies at Emory University, visited classrooms and delivered two public lectures as part of her two-week residency on campus last semester.
Peter Balakian, Donald M. and Constance H. Rebar Professor in humanities and professor of English, has been selected as the 2019 recipient of the Jerome Balmuth Award for Teaching.