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In light of the global spread of COVID-19 and the impact in the United States, 51ºÚÁÏ is taking a series of steps both immediately and over the next several weeks.

The Picker Interdisciplinary Science Institute (Picker ISI) has announced its 2020 grant awards, supporting interdisciplinary approaches in innovative research.

Tsega Etefa, associate professor of history and Africana and Latin American studies, delves into the history of the Darfur conflict to explain Sudan’s recent decision to turn its former president over to the International Criminal Court.

51ºÚÁÏ University honors the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. during a campuswide celebration, Jan. 20–30, 2020. Social activist, human rights advocate, and writer Opal Tometi will be the keynote speaker on Thursday, Jan. 30, at 7 p.m.

Two related exhibitions open at the Picker Art Gallery on January 30.

Wondering what’s happening in the classroom at 51ºÚÁÏ? Here’s a real-time glimpse into academic life on campus — a syllabus from a course underway this semester.

During the course of 12 weeks last summer, I was introduced to software engineering in Amazon’s fast-paced, dynamic work environment.

Psychology major Keara Greene ’20, from Halifax, Mass. describes her summer research combining environmental studies and art.

This summer, Alique Fisher ’22 is growing her startup company, øats, in Boston, Mass.

Computer science major Caio Rodrigues Faria Brighenti ’20, from São Paulo, Brazil, is conducting research on fake news, or intentionally misleading information.