Barnard College News
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In her Animal Behavior course, students will gain a deeper appreciation for the behaviors of the animal kingdom — even in times of quarantine.
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A year after COVID-19 became a national emergency, a campus-run project to monitor coronavirus in wastewater is part of a multi-pronged effort to keep the community safe during the pandemic.
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Professor Miranda’s Microbiology course shifts gears this fall to focus on COVID-19.
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In celebration of National Honey Bee Day (August 15), Professor Jonathan Snow chats with two mentees about the art of Barnard beekeeping, their buzziest facts, and more.
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In Callahan’s “Healthier Lives” biology course, students will tackle academic work at the intersection of COVID-19, Black Lives Matter, and the climate crisis.
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Three Beckman Scholars share their passion for STEM, Barnard mentors, and whether the pandemic has shifted their research focus.
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After a seven-year campus residency, the famously smelly plant — standing more than 5 feet tall — is finally opening up.