In the News: Evaluating the Greenest Cities in America
| by Fernando DePaolis
Professor Fernando DePaolis recently shared insight on nature-based solutions fueling greener cities and the urgency of the urban heat threat.
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New Professor Finds Localization the Perfect Combination of Language and Technology
| by Sierra Abukins
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
| by Caitlin Fillmore
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
| by Sierra Abukins
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
| by Jason Scorse
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
| by Sierra Abukins
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
| by Mark C. Anderson
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
| by Caitlin Fillmore
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
| by Sierra Abukins
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.
Ambassador Shorna-Kay Richards Receives Honorary Degree from Middlebury
| by Jason Warburg
Middlebury granted an honorary doctorate degree to Shorna-Kay Richards, the Jamaican ambassador to Japan, during the Institute’s spring 2024 Commencement ceremony in Monterey.