Research
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Professor Granados-Focil named 2017 American Chemistry Society Fellow
His research in polymer science has application for solar, hydroelectric and wind power
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Professor Yuko Aoyama named associate provost and dean of research
Clark University has named Graduate School of Geography. Professor Yuko Aoyama to the position of associate provost and dean of research, effective June 1. Read about Yuko Aoyama’s latest book, “The Rise of the Hybrid Domain.” Aoyama received a B.A. from International Christian University, Tokyo, an M.A. from the University of California at Los Angeles and a Ph.D. from…
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The past is present for history major Adelaide Petrov-Yoo
Studying abroad in Jordan her junior year gave Clark University history major Adelaide Petrov-Yoo ’17 the chance to learn Arabic and better understand the roots of the Middle East conflict. After returning to Clark in fall 2016, the New Yorker applied that knowledge to write her honors thesis focusing on the Soviet Union’s intervention in Afghanistan and…
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Merging biology and art gives Amy Yeager a rare body of work
After living in Zimbabwe, South Africa, Romania and Senegal, where she attended small international schools, Amy Yeager ’17 thought Clark University might be a good fit. “Clark was small with a significant international community, so I thought the transition wouldn’t be so difficult,” she says. “When I got my acceptance letter, I just had a…
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Honors thesis reveals Vietnam War’s hidden history
As a history major at Clark University, Emily Langley ’17 became interested in studying the roles of the American and Vietnamese women who served during the Vietnam War. One thing was missing, however: primary source material about the Vietnamese women who served. So Langley took matters into her own hands. “When the opportunity to study abroad came…
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Examining Middle Eastern history through a gender lens
Marisa Natale ’17 had never considered a major in history, let alone pursuing a doctorate in the discipline. With the encouragement of her academic adviser, Nina Kushner, however, the Clark University graduate is now applying to Ph.D. programs to study Middle Eastern history from the perspective of gender. Natale decided on her major because Kushner, associate professor…
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Nine Steinbrecher Fellows to pursue projects in sciences, humanities
Nine Clark University students have been awarded Steinbrecher Fellowships to pursue original ideas, creative research and community service projects this summer and during the 2017-18 academic year. The Steinbrecher Fellowship Program was established in 2006. The newest Steinbrecher Fellows are all members of the Class of 2018. They and their projects include: Odgerel Chintulga, who will…
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National Academy of Sciences appoints Clark geographer to international Arctic group
Karen E. Frey, associate professor in the Clark University Graduate School of Geography and research associate professor in the George Perkins Marsh Institute, has been appointed by the National Academy of Sciences to serve on the Marine Working Group of the International Arctic Science Committee (IASC). Only two U.S. scientists were appointed to this prestigious group; Frey will serve at least…
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The biology beneath the ice
Clark researcher explores the impact of Arctic melt
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In Spratt Lab, students learn ‘science is not a race, it’s a journey’
With eye on medical breakthroughs, professor teaches undergraduates the ropes of biochemical research