May 2012
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.
Cover illustration by MHJ for istock.com.
President’s Column
Student trailblazers in the areas of science and technology, social change, and politics and entrepreneurship.
Making Every Minute Count
A day in the life of Brie Stark ’12, Gates Scholar, athlete, and volunteer.
On Course: Sustainability: The 360° Perspective
An innovative curriculum gives Bryn Mawr students the chance to study the issues of sustainability and put what they’ve learned to work.
Faculty Research: Exactly What is Dark Matter?
Unraveling the mystery of dark matter with Bryn Mawr physics professor and Sloan Fellowship winner James Battat.
Campus News
Record high in applications for admission; the first women’s STEM Posse; renovation of Guild Hall; President’s Seminar crosses cultural and geographic boundaries.
Primary Sources: The Perfect Job
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.
Graduate School of Arts and Sciences
Art history doctoral student Tienfong Ho examines how monuments shape our understanding of history.
Reading Room
Author Q&A with Ellis Avery ’93 on her acclaimed book The Last Nude; more alumnae books.
Point of View: Pro-Create
Juliana Belding ’01 and Elissa Klinger ’01 make an argument for putting infertility treatment on the reproductive rights agenda.
Graduate School of Social Work and Social Research
Student spotlight: Maggie Eisen spearheads medical-legal partnerships in Philadelphia; Jessica Schaffner Wilen studies best practices in treating survivors of childhood abuse.
Alumnae Briefs
How to make the most of Alumnae Career Services; inaugural gathering for Latina/o alumnae/i; Legacy Owls.
Summer Events
Making your summer plans? The Alumnae Association is offering alumnae/i, parents, and friends a wide range of programs for personal and professional enrichment.
College at 13
Jessie Rosenberg ’04, one of Forbes magazine’s “30 under 30” in science, makes the case for starting college early.
From Bryn Mawr to BRAVO
Marina Nieto Ritger ’93 contemplates her long, strange trip to a career in reality TV.
Answering the Call
Barbara Penzner’s ’78 commitment to human rights is inextricably linked to her faith and rabbinical work.