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Making Women + Math = Opportunities

Despite advances in STEM fields, a gender gap still persists in mathematics. CCAS students and faculty are searching for formulas to solve the women and math equation.

Chemistry Student Helps Unlock TB Clues

Once thought to be all but eradicated, tuberculosis has made a tragic come back. Luther Rice Fellow Abby Pepin is working with Chemistry's Cynthia Dowd in an important effort to turn back the TB tide.

A ‘Tail’ of Two Pulsars

As pulsars rocket through space, some pulse only in radio waves, others in gamma rays and still others both. Using NASA images, researchers including Physics’ Noel Klingler are discovering why some stars shine with different lights.

Novelist Jung Yun Finds ‘Shelter’ in Writing

English’s Jung Yun hit the bestseller list with her novel Shelter. It’s the latest step in her creative and cultural journey.

A Night at the Opera: Alumnus Tenor Hits High Note

From arias to curtain calls, Zach Borichevsky, BA ’06, is a rising star in the opera world. But for the political science and music major, the road to international acclaim took more than just practice.

In Islamic Studies, a World of Students Share Insights

The Religion Department’s Islamic Studies program is attracting a diversity of students from around the globe—including a host of young people from Muslim nations.

Holiday Depression is More Than the Blues

For some, the holidays are a time of good cheer. But others count the days until the season passes. From stress and anxiety to depressive disorders, seasonal sadness is hard to define and spot.