Take a Look at Our Spring/Summer 2026 Issue!
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Lewis Thomas Prize Lecture: Method and Marvel in Science
In the labs at The Rockefeller University, scientists’ attention is turned to the microscale as they investigate the fundamental mechanisms of life and disease. At the Lewis Thomas Prize Lecture, held at Rockefeller this spring, astronomer Chris Impey asked the audience to turn our attention upward and outward to the vastness of the entire observable…
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Diversity Under Pressure Need Institutional Actions Rather Than Statements
“The road to hell is paved with good intentions” is a familiar phrase with two interpretations: actions can lead to unforeseen harm, and good intentions are worthless without proper execution. It is not a phrase that I would typically associate with diversity-related initiatives in higher education. However, recent financial and political pressures have highlighted the…