Hey Avi! I definitely feel you about the cruciality of online databases. My project surrounds foreign policy/history so all of my data has come from online databases, thus far. And, for that mat...

• What new ideas, challenges, or other issues have you encountered with regard to your project (this might include data collection, information that contradicts your assumptions or the assert...

Hi Eva! From what I have read, your determination for your project is very pure and inspiring. I personally hope to benefit from your works by educating myself more on the resiliency and dynamic...

• While all Laidlaw Scholars will be presenting their research at the Columbia Undergraduate Research Symposium in the fall, what are the more immediate expectations that you have for your re...

You bring up a very valid ethical issue here, Joanne, and it reminds of a piece of literature I remember reading: Body Ritual among the Nacirema. It's a satirical piece that brings to light how ...

• What are some of the ethical issues that you are grappling with in your research? What are some of the ways in which you are responding to these questions?

One of the ethical is...

Hi Chloe,
I also foresee the same challenge. While my research field is different from yours, humanities versus STEM, I am also struggling with developing an adequate research schedule. Wit...

• Last week the trainings and discussions we had cut across the disciplines. How does the interdisciplinary nature of this program, the fact that students are focusing on such a diverse range...