Vassar Awarded $600,000 in National Science Foundation Grants
Vassar was awarded more than $600,000 in two National Science Foundation grants for significant computing infrastructure. The funding will allow considerable expansion of the college’s computing capacity and security, enabling faculty to more effectively participate in large-scale data analysis and Internet-based research collaborations. Chief Information Officer Michael Cato (pictured) oversaw the college's successful grant proposals. Read More …
Oh, the Horror!
Jason Blum ’91, known for producing inexpensive independent horror movies—The Purge, Insidious, Paranormal Activity—that go on to make hundreds of millions of dollars at the box office, recently returned to Vassar to screen his latest feature, the critically acclaimed drama Whiplash, and to talk to film students about the business. Read More …
Later, Jet Lag!
It’s time for travelers to say goodnight to jet lag. At least that’s the goal of a pair of Vassar alumnae/i—Kristin (Rule) Gleitsman '02 and Jamie Zeitzer '93—who are now dreaming up a sleep mask designed to trick the brain into overcoming the sleep disruption associated with changes in time zones. Read More …
One Year Out: Preston Miller ’13
What do you do with a degree in biochemistry and an interest in law enforcement? One year out of Vassar, Preston Miller ’13 is pursuing an MS in digital forensics at Marshall University, with a job waiting at one of the top NYC firms, Stroz Friedberg. Read More …
