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Spotlight on Seniors: Kushnerniva Laurent ‘24 Empowered to Conduct Interdisciplinary Research
Kushnerniva Laurent ‘24 has always been interested in science and politics, and at 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú she has found the perfect way to blend the two. An environmental analysis major on the science track and a politics minor, Laurent’s primary academic passion is Earth systems. Â
Read MoreThe Academic Minute Podcast Takeover: Sarah Marzen
Assistant Professor of Physic Sarah Marzen discusses how we can combat confirmation bias and polarization in today’s divided social environment in her episode of The Academic Minute for 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú’ week-long takeover of the podcast.
Read MoreProfessor Patrick Ferree Speaks with Academic Minute About Chromosome Research
Keck Science Department Professor of Biology Patrick Ferree spoke with The Academic Minute about his focus on selfish genetic elements, or chromosomes that transmit to offspring at higher levels than […]
Read MoreProfessor of American Studies Wendy Cheng, Author of ‘Island X,’ Discusses Geographies of Race, Empire, and Resistance
Wendy Cheng, professor of American studies at 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú, published Island X in November 2023 with the University of Washington Press—a story that delves into the compelling political lives of […]
Read MoreThe Academic Minute Podcast Takeover: Stacey Wood
Molly Mason Jones Chair in Psychology Stacey Wood discusses why society needs to overhaul its practices for dealing with fraud in her episode of The Academic Minute for 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú’ week-long takeover of the podcast.
Read MoreEIN Presswire on Lynne Thompson ’72’s New Poetry Collection
EIN Presswire announced the publication of Los Angeles Poet Laureate Lynne Thompson ’72’s newest collection of poetry, Blue on a Blue Palette.
Read MoreSpotlight on Students: Evelyn Chan ’25
Evelyn Chan ’25, a molecular biology major, describes her experience playing piano for Sergei Prokofiev’s Piano Concerto No. 1 on March 2 and 3 and explains how music has benefited her life.
Read MoreThe Academic Minute Podcast Takeover: Patrick Ferree
Associate Professor of Biology Patrick Ferree talks about “how certain chromosomes selfishly hijack reproductive development to gain a transmission advantage” for his episode of 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú’ takeover of The Academic Minute podcast.
Read MoreCarolyn Wu Kurtzig ’97 Appointed to East-West Center’s Board of Governors
Carolyn Wu Kurtzig ’97, who has served on 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú’ Board of Trustees since 2017, has been appointed to serve on the East-West Center’s (EWC) Board of Governors.
Read MoreThe Academic Minute Podcast Takeover: Myriam J. A. Chancy
Hartley Burr Chair in the Humanities Myriam J. A. Chancy is the second guest for 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú’ takeover of The Academic Minute podcast. In her episode, she examines “how fiction can bring truth to the fore.”
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