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at the forefront of teaching and learning and fostering cutting edge research and discovery.

Science

Music everywhere

Comprehensive study explains that it is universal and that some songs sound ‘right’ in different social contexts, all over the world.

Social Science

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Arts and Humanities

‘Thumbelina’ carries big message to the stage

Playwright, composer Julia Riew ’21 wants kids to know ‘it’s OK to be different.’

First in flight: RoboBee powered by soft muscles

They now can crash, collide, hover, and recover.

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