Research Conversations
The Nature of Visual Cognition
Why do some individuals outperform others? Psychology's Stephen Mitroff sits down with CCAS Dean Ben Vinson to discuss how visual memory, perception and attention can be applied to real-world situations.
The Art of the Election
How did the pundits their election predictions so wrong? In a conversation with Dean Ben Vinson, Political Science's John Sides discusses Donald Trump's election and the impact of his rise to the presidency on political behavior.
Art Therapy: Healing Through Imagery
In a video conversation with Dean Ben Vinson, Heidi Bardot explains how art therapy has shown promise in helping individuals cope with the repercussions of crises.
Family Ties: Chimps in the Wild Shine Light on Human Parenting Practices
In a video conversation with Dean Ben Vinson, Carson Murray discusses her observations of chimps in the jungles of Tanzania -- and how they are shedding new light on maternal moods, gender roles and even human parenting practices.
Human Face of Immigration with Daniel Martínez
Daniel Martinez reveals the often tragic personal stories behind the politics of immigration reform.
Power of Creative Expression with Dana Tai Soon Burgess
Dana Tai Soon Burgess shares his vision of art-as-diplomacy and thoughts on the arts at Columbian College.
East Meets West in Art with Mika Natif
Mika Natif reveals how elements and images from Renaissance Europe found their way into 17th century Islamic art.
On the Cutting Edge of Innovation with Akos Vertes
Akos Vertes discusses his research and his biggest challenge to date: combating biological and chemical threats.
Research
At the Columbian College of Arts and Sciences, we foster discovery and creativity in the arts, humanities, social sciences and natural sciences. As a premier research facility, students work side-by-side with faculty in labs, classrooms and the field to uncover new questions and answer age-old mysteries.
Our departments are actively engaged in cutting-edge research initiatives, partnering with prestigious institutes and foundations. Through the constant development of theories, the gathering and interpretation of data and the formulation of new techniques of inquiry, our research helps find solutions to real-world concerns.
Recent Research News
Impact of Islam in the Contemporary World
In a conversation with Dean Ben Vinson, Anthropology's Attiya Ahmad discussed the socio-cultural interrelationship between gender, Islam and cross-border tourism.
For Author Waberi, Voices of Genocide Echo From Rwanda
French Professor Abdourahman Waberi traveled to Rwanda to speak to both the survivors of the nation's genocide and its perpetrators. The stories he heard still haunt his writing and his life.
Science and Engineering Hall
The Science of Teamwork
Inside Columbian College's Science and Engineering Hall, cross-disciplinary collaborations and new discoveries are just one experiment—and one elevator ride—away. Learn more.
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