The Bulletin celebrates “trailblazing Mawrters” with features on the Class of ‘62’s experience of being a part of “The Fault Line Generation,” and alumnae anecdotes about going “Against the Tide.” Also in this issue: A. Heather Coyne ’94 talks about peacekeeping in Afghanistan; physics professor James Battat probes the mystery of dark matter; the College approaches the subject of sustainability with interdisciplinary curricular innovation; and more. We welcome your feedback on the online and print Bulletin.
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Student trailblazers in the areas of science and technology, social change, and politics and entrepreneurship.
A day in the life of Brie Stark ’12, Gates Scholar, athlete, and volunteer.
An innovative curriculum gives Bryn Mawr students the chance to study the issues of sustainability and put what they’ve learned to work.
Unraveling the mystery of dark matter with Bryn Mawr physics professor and Sloan Fellowship winner James Battat.
Record high in applications for admission; the first women’s STEM Posse; renovation of Guild Hall; President’s Seminar crosses cultural and geographic boundaries.
A Q&A with A. Heather Coyne ’94. She landed her dream job, working in international conflict management. The catch? She had to join the U.S. Army.
Art history doctoral student Tienfong Ho examines how monuments shape our understanding of history.
Author Q&A with Ellis Avery ’93 on her acclaimed book The Last Nude; more alumnae books.
Juliana Belding ’01 and Elissa Klinger ’01 make an argument for putting infertility treatment on the reproductive rights agenda.
Student spotlight: Maggie Eisen spearheads medical-legal partnerships in Philadelphia; Jessica Schaffner Wilen studies best practices in treating survivors of childhood abuse.
How to make the most of Alumnae Career Services; inaugural gathering for Latina/o alumnae/i; Legacy Owls.
Making your summer plans? The Alumnae Association is offering alumnae/i, parents, and friends a wide range of programs for personal and professional enrichment.
Jessie Rosenberg ’04, one of Forbes magazine’s “30 under 30” in science, makes the case for starting college early.
Marina Nieto Ritger ’93 contemplates her long, strange trip to a career in reality TV.
Barbara Penzner’s ’78 commitment to human rights is inextricably linked to her faith and rabbinical work.