Global Stories

SAA abroad
University of Delaware Student Alumni Ambassadors recently had the opportunity to share their study abroad experiences with the accomplished American writer Omar Tyree.
2014 Paris trip
In honor of UD's 90th anniversary of study abroad, the Institute for Global Studies is hosting a special trip to France over spring break 2014 for alumni, faculty, staff and friends.
Building Africa
A UD undergraduate traveled to Ghana to inspect construction methods and offer suggestions.
EARTH University
UD students interested in sustainable development and agriculture are encouraged to apply for the second session of the Consortium for Sustainability beginning June 23 at Costa Rica's EARTH University.
When in Poland
UD graduate students traveled abroad for 10 days during spring break, exploring Poland's reconstruction and preservation efforts after World War II.
Germany bound
A UD chemical engineering graduate student has been selected from among more than 20,000 applicants to participate in 63rd Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting.
Fulbright awardee
William Matthaeus, professor of physics and astronomy at UD, has received a Fulbright specialist award to teach at the University of Buenos Aires.
China view
Liu Kang, dean at Shanghai Jiaotong University and director of the China Research Center at Duke, spoke about his public opinion research at the China Forum hosted by the Confucius Institute at UD.
May 20: International Caucus
The University of Delaware International Caucus, in co-sponsorship with the Institute for Global Studies, invites faculty and staff to a reception on May 20.
Critical Language scholar
UD English major Jennifer Chao received a federal Critical Language Scholarship to study Korean this summer.
Neutrinos from outer space open new eye in the sky

New Scientist, May 15, 2013

Thomas Gaisser, Martin A. Pomerantz Chair of Physics and Astronomy, commented on the detection of neutrinos, a discovery that could lead to a new field of space exploration.

The strange beauty of the sea's microscopic plants

Scientific American, May 15, 2013

Ronald Martin, professor of geological sciences, discussed how tiny plants called phytoplankton enabled the evolution of modern marine life.

The Vatican and evolution: once more, with caveats

Forbes, May 9, 2013

Article cites a paper co-authored by Stephen Barr, professor of physics and astronomy, exploring the relationship between mind, matter, body and soul.

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