BBC Sky at Night Magazine: Space Junk and Why It's Such a Big Problem
Assistant Professor of Economics Akhil Rao and a research colleague studied the likelihood of a catastrophic collision of space junk orbiting the earth.
Story List
Smithsonian: California Grizzlies Weren’t as Big—or Bloodthirsty—as People Once Thought
Assistant Professor of Biology Alexis Mychajliw was co-author on a study examining the now-extinct bears.
The Economist: When your colleagues are also your rivals
The story about how managers should balance competition and co-operation cites a research experiment by Professor of Economics Jeffrey Carpenter. Note: Subscription required. Middlebury email users may register for free access here.
In Memoriam: Robert A. Jones ’59
A former College trustee and nationally recognized economist and entrepreneur, Jones cofounded what is now known as the Rohatyn Center for Global Affairs at Middlebury.
Winter Term and Community Connection
President Laurie Patton and Vice President for Student Affairs Smita Ruzicka welcome the campus community back for the start of winter term.
Remembering Arianna Kamal ’27
First-year student is described as a brilliant student and singer who was compassionate about everything she did.
Tablet: John Steinbeck’s Promised Land
Professor of Religion Shalom Goldman writes about the great novelist’s travels in Israel that showed him what America had lost.
In Memoriam: David Colander
The Christian A. Johnson Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Economics, was a highly influential educator, researcher and writer who helped shape the field of economics on a global scale.
In Memoriam: Simon Barenbaum
The professor emeritus of French is remembered for his love of French language, culture, and annual theater productions that transformed the department.