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Remembering to Forget

Remembering to Forget

Ancient Mediterranean Studies 382 explores the often-overlooked diversity of the Roman Empire, and the ruthlessness of Roman emperors.

By Prof. Thomas Landvatter

Under the Microscope

Under the Microscope

Winning photo from annual Developmental Biology Image Contest sheds light on development and survival.

By Kaya Green ’25

Looking Versus Seeing

Looking Versus Seeing

A glimpse into Art 551: Theories of Visuality, taught by Prof. Dana Katz.

By Robin Tovey ’97

In the Zebrafish Tank

In the Zebrafish Tank

Rapidly developing eggs and eyes offer unique insight into cell behaviors.

By Prof. Kara Cerveny [Biology]

Spiritual Ecstasy
January 20, 2023

Spiritual Ecstasy

Spanish 344 uses sculpture to explore paradoxes between religion and aesthetics.
The Botany of Poetry
October 19, 2022

The Botany of Poetry

What does a 19th-century herbarium have to teach us about plants and politics?
Restored or Conquered?
September 6, 2022

Restored or Conquered?

In Russian Literature 371, students discover cultural messages in an 18th-century medallion that impact world events today.
Structure of a Cell
December 18, 2020

Structure of a Cell

Biology 372 looks at cellular contractility.
Can You Hear the Shape of a Drum?
September 28, 2020

Can You Hear the Shape of a Drum?

Waves and particles take center stage in two courses with Prof. Joel Franklin ’97
Miniature in Ivory
July 4, 2020

Miniature in Ivory

An American Studies seminar will explore Jews and race in the early Atlantic world.
#MeToo With The Early Moderns
June 1, 2020

#MeToo With The Early Moderns

Hum 212 studies the art of Artemisia Gentileschi, who took on the patriarchy in the 17th century.
Positive Associations
December 17, 2019

Positive Associations

Students in Math 113 investigate a curious polytope.
Follow the Script
September 24, 2019

Follow the Script

A pioneering chapter book takes center stage in Art 368
The Great Migration
June 4, 2019

The Great Migration

Humanities 110 looks at the art of Harlem Renaissance painter Jacob Lawrence.
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