Faculty

In Conversation: Language Education in the Age of Rapid Technological Change

Sierra Abukins — 2025-05-06T09:58:33-0700

We recently caught up with TESOL program chair Jason Martel, the 2024 Faculty Excellence Award winner, to talk about whether it’s still worth learning a language these days and how long-time language teaching paradigms need to shift.

In the News: Evaluating the Greenest Cities in America

Fernando DePaolis — 2024-11-15T12:14:34-0800

Professor Fernando DePaolis recently shared insight on nature-based solutions fueling greener cities and the urgency of the urban heat threat.

New Professor Finds Localization the Perfect Combination of Language and Technology

Sierra Abukins — 2024-11-05T10:37:30-0800

Marcel Bregman leverages his experience in Silicon Valley to help localization students build their technical skills and learn to be effective bridges between language experts and programmers.

Faculty Give a Sneak Peek into Their Current Research at Showcase

Caitlin Fillmore — 2024-10-23T09:16:22-0700

Several faculty members discussed their current research and projects with prospective students and the Institute community. Topics ranged from financial crime to AI in the classroom to poetry and policy.

New Localization Professor Draws on Both Traditional Translation and Interpretation Training and Corporate Experience

Sierra Abukins — 2024-09-26T16:06:48-0700

Harry Teng draws on his upbringing and education across three continents, classical training in translation and interpretation, and a touch of showmanship as he joins the Institute’s localization faculty.

Climate Change Is Mostly a Human Problem, Not a Technological One

Jason Scorse — 2024-09-06T10:48:10-0700

Tackling climate change right now is less about science and technology, and more about people, politics and behavior change, environmental policy Professor Jason Scorse told Foreign Affairs in a recent Q&A.

Professor and Student Team Up on State-Sponsored Poisoning Briefing and Publication

Sierra Abukins — 2024-08-16T09:52:51-0700

Even at the smallest scale—of a single individual—chemical, biological, and radiological (CBR) attacks can wreak significant havoc. Professor Philipp Bleek recently worked with student Greyton Kegler to shine light on the dynamics at play.

What You Need to Know About Where Your Food Comes From

Mark C. Anderson — 2024-08-16T09:28:27-0700

The current food system is about as bad as it gets, but environmental studies Professor Jason Scorse says individuals looking to make an impact on climate can start with smarter eating.

Faculty and Students Collaborate on 17-Language Anthology Interweaving Peace, Poetry, and Policy

Caitlin Fillmore — 2024-07-19T11:22:17-0700

During a period of escalating global conflicts, nearly 70 international poets contributed writing around the themes of peace, poetry, and policy.

Building a Land Acknowledgment from the Ground Up

Sierra Abukins — 2024-06-14T08:34:43-0700

Over a two-year period, students, faculty and staff worked to shape a land acknowledgment that they hope will be the start, not the end, of a process of learning and deepening relationships with local Indigenous people and tribal nations.