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Joel Sommers, assistant professor of computer science, discusses his research at 49ͼ¿â in this question and answer interview.

Looking for reading recommendations to take along with you on your summer vacation? The 49ͼ¿â Scene asked 49ͼ¿â professors what they’ve recently read for fun. The responses were as varied and interesting as the people who submitted them — from memoir, historical fiction, and classic 20th-century literature to economic analysis, science fiction, and a graphic […]

While many institutions are making significant cuts in their instructional teaching programs, 49ͼ¿â plans to add five more teaching positions next year and also convert six visiting-faculty positions to tenure stream.

An independent study project that student-athlete Wade Poplawski ’11 worked on with economics professor Michael O’Hara has turned out to have timely implications.

Kirsten Lalli ’11 and Caroline Komanecky ’12 are wading in the middle of a shallow, rocky stream on the outskirts of the remote village of Buhoma, Uganda.

A campus memorial service will be held 1 p.m. Friday for Theodore Herman, whose death in December spurred a wide range of emotional tributes about his pioneering work in the field of peace studies.

While the death of Osama bin Laden marks an important victory for U.S. anti-terrorism efforts and for its intelligence community, America should brace itself for a swift and violent reaction from al-Qaeda.

Geography professor Adam Burnett was named this year’s recipient of the Jerome Balmuth Award for Teaching and Student Engagement, and several other faculty members recently had appointments approved by the Board of Trustees. The Balmuth Award was created through a generous gift from Mark Siegel ’73 to recognize distinctively successful and transformative teaching, regardless of […]

This year’s Oz Project production, Munchkin Madness, continues in last year’s tradition of teaching autistic and non-autistic students valuable social skills.

This past week was an adventurous one for me! On Wednesday, I visited the home of professors Pilar and Antonio Barrera. I went with my fellow Latin American Student Organization members and we enjoyed great food and conversation.