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The Science of Dance

Biology lecturer and alumna Chisa Hidaka ’86 guides students through the intersection of STEM and movement by exploring the anatomy in action. 

 

 

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    The Barnard Foundations curriculum encourages you explore widely across disciplines, discover new territory, and then dive deep. It’s structured to ensure that you examine the world through a variety of lenses.

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    In order to solve problems, you have to think critically and creatively. At Barnard, you have multiple opportunities to hone these skills through faculty-mentored, structured research in the sciences or humanities.

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  • Digital Literacy Across Disciplines

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Barnard’s Got Game

Archer Nidhi Kanchumarthi ’23

"Upon joining Columbia’s archery team and the Barnard academic community in my first year, I found that the skills I work on developing on the archery field have complementary applications in my academic and professional life." 

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Rower Katherine Duff ’22

"Being an athlete brings focus to my college experience. The dedication of my teammates and the sacrifices that they make to pursue both athletic and academic success is inspiring."

Hit Your Stride

Volleyball Players Cadence Gronski ’25 and Vanessa Pan ’23

For both athletes, resuming training and games means returning to their support system of friendships and order on campus.

Serve Your Shot

Rower Coxswain Caroline Yu ’22

"Being a student-athlete gives me a structure that is unique compared to a normal college experience."

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Rower Hayley Willner ’22

"Rowing gives me a nice opportunity to get out of my head and focus on the workout instead of stressing about what I have to do that day."

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Barnard Year of Science

This year Barnard celebrates all things STEM. See upcoming lectures and events, featured stories, and more.

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