News Archive

2020

Arts and Culture Preview: Spring Semester

January 17, 2020
There’s a lot to look forward to on the arts and culture front at Bowdoin this semester. Read a preview of some of the many events on offer for next few months.
Grua/O'Connell Scholar Sasa Jovanovic ’20 Looks into the Future of the Internet

January 15, 2020
For her senior year thesis, Grua/O'Connell scholar Sasa Jovanovic ’20 is researching how Europe's new internet privacy law is rippling throughout the online world.
New Class Examines the Contributions of Black Women to US Intellectual History

January 10, 2020
Professors Tess Chakkalakal and Judith Casselberry co-teach two new courses this academic year, looking at the contributions of a number of prominent black women from the eighteenth century to the present.
New Movie Dramatizes Immigration Story of Bill De La Rosa ’16 and His Family

January 09, 2020
When Bill De La Rosa's mother was separated from her family by US immigration officials in 2009, De La Rosa doubled down on his studies, determined to become someone who could one day help his family and others.
Biochemistry, Philosophy Student Publishes Vaccination Research in Argentinian Journal

January 08, 2020
Bowdoin senior Ilana Olin's research on state-mandated vaccinations in Argentina has been published in a Spanish language journal.
Optimization in Practice: The Utility of Mathematics

January 07, 2020
What do the following—planning an airline hub, political gerrymandering, and a museum renovation—have in common? They’re all problems that can be tackled by mathematicians using a process called optimization.
Promoting Diversity in STEM

January 06, 2020
With support from the Office of Inclusion and Diversity, two seniors recently flew to Hawai’i to attend a three-day conference on how to encourage more people to pursue STEM careers.
The Art of Ridicule in the Age of Trump

January 03, 2020
English professor Marilyn Reizbaum reflects on the work of Muriel Spark and whether the ruthless humor of the late Scottish author remains relevant in the current political climate.
Bier Kraichak ’08 Is Thailand's Outstanding Young Scientist of the Year

January 02, 2020
Ekaphan "Bier" Kraichak is being celebrated in Thailand for his contributions to botany, a passion and expertise he pursued as a Bowdoin student.