Students learned how to harness the power of big data to develop climate solutions—and pitched their proposals to industry professionals—during a new, three-week Winter Study course taught by nonprofit founder Gavin McCormick ’05.
Winter Study allows students a chance to dig deep into their academic interests or pursue a new area of study altogether.
A class project connects the “entwined histories of liberation movements against racism, enslavement and imperialism” to the present day through a podcast that features student interviews with alums working in civil rights and human rights.
Stories
Drawn to the Ocean
A field trip to the New England coast and guest speakers bring to life concepts learned in the classroom in the introductory course Oceanography, taught by geosciences professor Mea Cook.
Art Across the Disciplines
In a series of videos, Williams staff and faculty discuss how works of art installed in the college museum’s Object lab enhance teaching and learning across the curriculum.
The Path Forward
As Title IX celebrates its 50th year, Williams alumnae examine its extensive reach in higher education and its continuing evolution.
The Court in Context
Political science professor Justin Crowe ’03 discusses with alumni experts the ripple effects of recent changes in the U.S. Supreme Court’s people and perspectives.
Stories from Exile
Anthropology professor David Edwards is working with students from Williams, the American University of Afghanistan and Central European University on a documentary about the lives of Afghan and Ukrainian refugees living in Europe.
Putting Sustainability on the Menu
Williams is continuing to hone its approach to healthy meals while also keeping a close eye on the health of the planet as part of the Cool Food Pledge.
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