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How interdisciplinary academic studies at a liberal arts college bolsters Barnard’s “STEAM” majors.
Barnard’s almost 36,000 alumnae are forces to be reckoned with. Leaders in almost every field, these intrepid women have revolutionized health care, won Pulitzer Prizes, and made significant scientific discoveries.
— Sonia Taitz ’75
How interdisciplinary academic studies at a liberal arts college bolsters Barnard’s “STEAM” majors.
The inaugural round of grants awarded by the Council on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion supported the “Emerging Filmmaker Mentorship Program” and three undergrads who will now screen their films at the Athena Film Festival. (It’s not too late to apply for the next round!)
Alumna and lecturer Chisa Hidaka ’86 talks dancing with dolphins, her project at the intersection of humanities and science.
The 2018 midterm elections saw college student voters double in number. Barnard students weigh in on why they vote, how they research issues and candidates, and what they’d say to encourage those who aren’t voting.
In recognition of National American Indian Heritage Month (November), Barnard highlights historic Manhattan areas where the Lenape peoples lived for centuries.
Professor of history José Moya explains the history behind the Mexican holiday that honors the dead and traces its connection to Halloween, while considering Barbie’s and Coco’s places in the cultural appropriation debate.