Supernovae Shine Light on Gamma-ray Bursts
Gamma-ray bursts (GRBs) are the most powerful explosions in the cosmos. They last several seconds and emit the same amount of light as nearly all the stars in the universe.
Such extreme...
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Human Brain Allocates Attention Based on Known Size of Objects
A stop sign at an intersection appears to be larger than a parked car across the street. Is our brain playing tricks on us?
In a recently published study in the journal Nature...
From his perch along a forest tree branch—whether in the woodland savannahs of eastern Brazil; the foothills outside of Tucson, Ariz.; or the blazing sunshine of the Florida Keys—Associate...
By the Book: Alumnus’ 2019 Must-Reads
BuzzFeed writer Isaac Fitzgerald, BA ’05, has always surrounded himself with books. He grew up in a working class Boston neighborhood within walking distance of the public library...
Research on Immigrants Earns Nation’s Top Dissertation Award
Just months prior to beginning her new job last year as an assistant professor of public policy and women's, gender and sexuality studies at Columbian College, Eiko Strader...
Sleep and Depression: Double Threats for Moms
From the hormonal fluctuations of early pregnancy to the kicking fetus of the later stages to the late-night demands of newborns, lack of sleep goes hand-in-hand with parenthood. In fact...
It is with sadness that we share the news of the passing of Leo Ribuffo, a beloved professor of history in the Columbian College of Arts and Sciences
“Leo Ribuffo was an...
At Geography Mapathons, Students Make Their Mark on the World
Senior geography major Siri Knudsen has helped combat malaria in Mozambique, mud slides in Sierra Leone and an Ebola outbreak in Guinea. She’s guided ambulances through earthquake...
Physics, Professionally Speaking
On the first day of his Physics Capstone course, Assistant Professor of Astrophysics Alexander van der Horst reveals a hard truth to his class of 20 physics majors who have spent...
In the days following Brett Kavanaugh’s confirmation to the U.S. Supreme Court, a dejected female student stopped by the office of Kavita Daiya, associate professor of English and...
Before Assistant Professor of Biology Keryn Gedan invites a student to join her research team, she’s upfront about her...
The Daring Alumna on the Flying Trapeze
Laura Wooster, BA ’97, told herself she’d made a terrible mistake. She was hanging 23 feet in the air from a stainless steel bar when she heard the call: “Legs up!” It was her...
For the more than one million Americans suffering from aphasia, their own brains can feel like prison cells. The severity of the neurological disorder varies widely, but it almost always involves...
New Faculty Strengthen CCAS Ranks
Columbian College welcomed 29 new full-time faculty members in 2018, bringing the total number of full-time scholars to 494.
Midterm Math: Making Elections Add Up
On a recent Montgomery County election day, Professor of Mathematics Daniel Ullman found himself befuddled in a voting booth. There were six candidates on his ballot: five who all...
Junior Phoebe Elizaga is used to day-long hikes through the evergreen forests of Washington State. Her fellow biology major junior Abbie Philbrick ...
Alumni Reflections: The CCAS Experience
What makes Columbian College such a special place to learn and grow? Our alumni share their favorite memories from the campus, classrooms and community.
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Must Reads: A CCAS Faculty Bookshelf
In the past year, Columbian College faculty have penned timely titles on subjects such as the fight for fair housing, the pros and cons of cell phones, the TV writing process...
Comedy Central: Alumna Polls Political Laughs
Actress Cody Lindquist, BA ’02, has played twin sister murder victims on Law & Order and a mock action hero on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. She’s...
New Grant Awards Support Discovery
Over the past academic year, Columbian College faculty received a significant number of grant awards to support a broad swath of innovative research across the disciplines. From examining fossil...
Class of 2018 Reflections: Moments and Memories
As graduating seniors said goodbye to friends and faculty, a few shared the moments and memories that shaped their CCAS experience.
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Edward Green Establishes Postdoctoral Fellowship
Edward C. Green, BA ’67, has dedicated his career to improving health outcomes in under-served...
For Gustavo Hormiga, the Ruth Weintraub Professor of Biology, the Juan Fernandez Islands are a researcher’s dream. The sparsely inhabited volcanic archipelago 400 miles off the...
Alumna’s Mission: Making Global Educational Dreams a Reality
Before coming to GW, Ashleigh DeLuca, BA ’13, took a gap year and traveled to The Gambia in West Africa. Only 17, she volunteered as a sixth grade English teacher in Mukumbaya, an...
Can Art Therapy Defuse Teacher Burnout?
In an Oklahoma elementary school, Christina Hagemeier, a second-year graduate student in the CCAS Art Therapy Program, prepares her class for an assignment. She hands out art...
Living Art: When a Chemistry Lab Doubles as an Art Studio
In Assistant Professor of Chemistry Erik Rodriguez’s lab, fluorescent proteins are lighting the way toward discoveries that could lead to, for example, breakthroughs in cancer...
New Interdisciplinary BA and BS Programs in Neuroscience Launched
Neuroscience is now providing new insights into the biological basis of behavior and thought, as well as the role of the brain in mediating healthy outcomes. Over the past several years, an...