Barnard College News

In celebration of Black History Month, the College is republishing the story below with community members who discussed the importance of mentoring and retaining Black women who are interested in the sciences. 

After being mentored by stellar science faculty across the City at Barnard’s Summer Research Institute, 285 students celebrated at one of NYC’s largest gatherings dedicated to young women scientists.

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