2010s

Science Writing Award

yanderson@middlebury.edu — 2025-11-19T12:42:24-0500

Journalist Lois Parshley ’11 has been recognized by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine for her reporting on the intersection of science, politics, and community in Alaska.

Visionary New Yorker

yanderson@middlebury.edu — 2025-11-12T15:28:23-0500

Rana Abdelhamid ’15 has won a David Prize as the founder of an anti-violence organization and community center in Queens, New York.

California’s New Climate Chief

yanderson@middlebury.edu — 2025-11-12T15:28:02-0500

Recently, Lauren Sanchez ’11 was sworn in as the chair of the California Air Resources Board by Governor Gavin Newsom.

Treasure in Trash

yanderson@middlebury.edu — 2025-11-12T14:26:53-0500

Tik Root ’12 reports on Grist.org on a new study that found that the U.S. discards critical minerals in mine waste every year, including enough lithium to power 10 million electric vehicles.

Psychology of Voter Preferences

yanderson@middlebury.edu — 2025-11-12T14:26:41-0500

A new research paper by Mohamed A. Hussein ’17 looks at the psychological factors behind voters’ overall preferences for more extreme political candidates.

A Good Idea at the Time

yanderson@middlebury.edu — 2025-06-02T17:11:21-0400

After two children and more than a decade since her college racing days, Keely Levins ’13 decided to sign up for a biathlon.

Sports for Social Change

yanderson@middlebury.edu — 2025-05-28T11:02:36-0400

A Lesotho-based education and development nonprofit directed by Motlatsi Nkhahle ’15.5 was honored with the 2025 Laureus Sport for Good Award.

Energy Transition, Stat!

yanderson@middlebury.edu — 2024-09-11T13:54:42-0400

Pier LaFarge ’10 spoke on the renewable energy sector podcast Factor This! about his outside-the-box approach with utility companies to exponentially increase electricity production.

There’s No ‘U’ in ‘Team’

yanderson@middlebury.edu — 2024-09-11T13:54:24-0400

The Wall Street Journal reports on research by Mohamed Hussein ’17 that indicates using inclusive language during difficult conversations can help your message get across more easily.

A Sea Change

yanderson@middlebury.edu — 2024-09-11T10:09:03-0400

The world’s first hydrogen-powered commercial ferry began service in San Francisco Bay on July 19, reports the Associated Press.