ΊΪΑΟΙη signature Independent Study capstone program unites ΊΪΑΟΙη seniors and alumni in an achievement that confers upon them a sense of honor and confidence to carry with them throughout their professional lives. Inspired with research questions and topics meaningful to them, students design a project, research study, or artistic invention to solve a problem, express an idea, and create new knowledge in their own field. For some students, I.S. uncovers a wonder and eagerness to further their study in the area. The not only showcases some of the wonders explored by the Class of 2024 but also shares the stories of alumni who built upon the foundation of their I.S. for ongoing research, professional work, and everyday inspiration.
This issue additionally highlights this yearβs commencement celebration, a culminating event that welcomed more than 3,700 people to celebrate ΊΪΑΟΙηβs newest alumni. The Oak Grove section also includes congratulations and thanks to this yearβs retiring faculty and staff, βMentoring Matchupβ with DΓ©sirΓ©e Weber, associate professor and chair of political science and her sophomore research assistant Abhishek Manhas β26, a double major in mathematics and computer science, and the latest College news and achievements of faculty, staff, and students. Tartan Ties features photos from the ΊΪΑΟΙη on the Move event series with President Anne McCall, βScot Volunteerβ with Betsy OβBrien Anderson β94, and an author profile with Michael Bernstein β11 who wrote an article for TIME magazine in April introducing audiences to his bookβs topic, the βnocebo effect.β
The summer 2024 edition of ΊΪΑΟΙη magazine is and past issues of the magazine are available in the .