Faculty

Researchers Shatter Our Idea of Glass

Over three millennia ago, perhaps inspired by the aftermath of volcanic eruptions, humans first began to liquefy sand in an inferno, sculpt it into a vessel, and cool it into glass. All these years later, glass remains somewhat mysterious. Hovering between states, glass may appear to be solid, but the science behind glass reveals it is anything but.

The Data Oracle

Richard Berk uses big data to foresee the future.

Voter Motivations

Political Psychology course encourages students to challenge easy explanations.

Last Look

"Moonlight Revelry at Dozo Sagami"

Office Artifacts: Deborah A. Thomas

Discover the stories behind the professor of anthropology's favorite office items.

When Should We Expect the Robot Army?

Arts and Sciences faculty on the fact, fiction, and future of artificial intelligence.