Science, self-reflection, and social experiences in perfect harmony Leila Ekendiz '28 Neuroscience major Kayla Melendez ’26 describes how Skidmore’s Intergroup Relations Program has deepened her understanding of complex societal questions while striking just the right academic balance. Thu, 07 May 2026 16:19:59 -0800 Kayla Melendez smiles as she sits at a lab table Kayla Melendez smiles as she sits at a lab table As a neuroscience major and an intergroup relations minor, Kayla Melendez ’26 says her academic experiences at Skidmore have been happily balanced between the sciences and humanities.