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Prof Portraits

They deliver rousing lectures and conduct brilliant research, but when it comes down to it, profs are regular people, too!

March 12, 2020

Prof Portrait: Gabriel Potvin

Shawn Chang Get to know Dr. Potvin—Engineering instructor & Chair of Vantage College!
February 12, 2020

Prof Portrait: Leah Keshet

Shawn Chang Get study advice—for math and beyond—from mathematical biologist Prof...
January 21, 2020

Prof Portrait: Jason Hein

Shawn Chang Meet a chemistry prof & architect of matter—and get advice on academics!
November 5, 2019

Prof Portrait: Lena Karlström

Aaron Obedkoff Explore the fascinating culture and language of Scandinavia with Lena...
October 15, 2019

Prof Portrait: Elizabeth Doyle

Shawn Chang Dr. Doyle—anthropologist, coroner, & research consultant—is incredibly cool.
September 10, 2019

Prof Portrait: Zachary Hudson

Shawn Chang Introducing Prof Hudson, chem prof & maker of things that glow.