What is pain? Why do we experience pain? Is pain perceived the same way across different cultures? To answer these questions one might ask Livia Cox ‘22, a Thomas J. Watson awardee who spent her fellowship year studying the connection between cultural, political, and social definitions of pain. The Watson fellowship is a unique opportunity … Read more
The Girls in Science Camp builds a community of friends and female role models ranging from high school students to undergraduate students to Wesleyan faculty.
“It is important, especially in academia, that we work to make sure that we bring as many perspectives as possible to address the world’s problems.”
“A lot of my colleagues attributed my struggle to the fact that I was Black and not the fact that I wasn’t as prepared as they were.”
The time she spent helping her own students, as well as her own experiences in STEM, compelled Williams to shift her career towards roles involved with promoting diversity and inclusion at universities.
Peter Park ’93, PhD, a North America Regional Medical Lead at Pfizer, has witnessed the pandemic’s impact on clinical research firsthand.
