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… to look into how our intuitive ideas about natural phenomena are affected by actual scientific facts. For example, … grant because it will allow me to expand my lab in several ways," Shtulman says. "I will be able to support up to 25 … as CBS News, Scientific American , the New Yorker , the Washington Post and National Geographic . The McDonnell …
… In a pre-broadcast ceremony, Chinese-born Lee, a longtime professor at the Yale School of Drama, joked that he … holds "the unbroken record of being a total failure in Broadway theater. I have more flops than anyone can count," … the fact that most of his best-known work has been off-Broadway, for the New York Shakespeare Festival, the Metropolitan …
… so hard to get to this point and has made major improvements in his mental game over the last 18 months. We're all … it. I asked my girlfriend to check and make sure that was actually me. It was definitely a surprise," he said. "Then my phone and my …
… A member of the Trinity faculty since 1989, Gonzalez served as … Perhaps most importantly, he is a person of genuine warmth, thoughtfulness, intelligence and judgment." "I am … of cultural diversity resonate perfectly with me. I look forward to working with a faculty that like few others combines …
… for admission and financial aid almost three years ago, was recruited in 1997 by then-President John Slaughter to … students increased dramatically; and Oxy maintained an unwavering commitment to diversity, whether geographic, ethnic, or … as the climax of a distinguished 43-year career, passed away July 27. He was 71. …
… you crazy, but there's a real satisfaction in seeing something that was not there before as a result of your effort." Among the … of institutional interia. You have to figure out a way for the people in the institutional machinery to fulfill … 2,300 days into the job, President Jonathan Veitch shares some of the lessons he's learned …
… Occidental's newest, largest, and most popular dormitory was formally dedicated as Berkus Hall on September 29 in … Kathleen, and their family to create a new technology endowment. Berkus, a prominent venture capitalist and longtime … gift for the residence hall, "'Impossible!' is the polite way to characterize my response," Berkus said. "But it …
… What attracted you to Occidental? I was drawn to Oxy’s institutional mission, its tight … community, its vibrant sociology program, and its investment in faculty as both scholars and teachers. Equally … advice and resources with each other. What do you look forward to most about returning to campus? I look forward to …
… connectivity and ecology in the Red Sea. I also produce media for the Red Sea Research Center, with a focus on underwater photography . Media can be a very powerful tool for … collaborate in other regions like Papua New Guinea, where I was recently on a two-week research cruise. Did you have a …
… Why did you choose to apply for this award? Fulbright ETA: I am very interested in cultural exchange, specifically through the means of language and art. My teaching experience and … to regurgitate words, patterns, or phrases in English, I want to offer students the opportunity for self-reflection …