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Creative Computing

Professor Shlomo Dubmov is working on a project with researchers in Europe to enhance the creative relationship between humans and computers — by teaching computers to play improv jazz.

Old cars are terrible polluters. Equity is an issue. Environmental economist Mark Jacobsen seeks an effective and equitable solution to the pollution, and subsequent health costs, caused by old vehicles.

Madam President

Sian Beilock ’97 talks about how cognitive science influences her work as a leader and what it means to be the first female president in Dartmouth College’s 250-year history.

Sian Beilock, president-elect of Dartmouth College

Rhythm and Proofs

Mathematics professors share their relationship with music.

Graphic image of hands playing the violin with an overlay of mathematical proofs.

A Home for Music

Villa Musica’s Fiona Chatwin, DMA ’06 delivers music across San Diego County.

Comforts of Home

Em Beihold ’20 is a Triton fencing champion turned pop star with chart-topping hits and talk-show appearances. What does her UC San Diego hoodie have to do with it?