Alexia Nshuti Muhire '18 brought her independent project - using lemongrass as a potential alternative to malaria prevention - to the 2017 Clinton Global Initiative University (CIG U).
Soil organic matter accumulates more and stores more carbon dioxide in some forest types than in others. The research team of Kurt Smemo, Dan Casarella '18, and Jen Cristiano '18 have turned to the Adirondacks to find out why.
A student and a d-hall chef have collaborated on research about how we perceive food when we're told it's good for us—or not.- As "Obamacare" reforms start to move ahead, questions are boiling about their implementation and impacts. Many critics say the current health care system is broken; some call it more of a "health scare system."
- More than 10,000 alumni, parents, and friends made a gift to Skidmore this past giving year (June 1, 2011-May 31, 2012). Each of these individuals helped to Make Creative Thought Happen for Skidmore's students and faculty!
- In the first academic event sponsored by the New York 6 Liberal Arts Consortium, just over 100 students from seven upstate liberal arts colleges came to Skidmore Saturday to report the results of their summer research projects. Plans already are being made to repeat the event next year.
- Conductor, composer, teacher - any of these titles accurately describes Associate Professor of Music Anthony Holland. To these labels, add scientist, which helps define Holland's current passion: researching the cancer-fighting capabilities of sound waves. (Peter Wan '95 photo).
- Denise Smith and Pat Fehling will test new materials for firefighters' 'turnout gear.' Their work ultimately could affect the protective clothing that's worn by every firefighter in the country.