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The Student-Run Newspaper of Williams College Since 1887

The Williams Record

The Student-Run Newspaper of Williams College Since 1887

The Williams Record

Cooper Desmond

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Promoting institutional equity and improving educational experiences: The case for C/NC

Promoting institutional equity and improving educational experiences: The case for C/NC

Cooper Desmond April 16, 2024
In an op-ed, Cooper Desmond ’24 argues in favor of a proposal to implement a pilot Credit/No Credit policy for first-semester first-years at the College.
Chad Topaz explores cultural and social issues with QSIDE. (Photo courtesy of Chad Topaz.)

Spotlight on Research: Chad Topaz quantitatively explores social inequalities with QSIDE

Cooper Desmond April 14, 2021
Professor of Mathematics Chad Topaz and his colleagues at the Institute for the Quantitative Study of Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity (QSIDE) use quantitative evidence to explore cultural and social issues. QSIDE conducts its research in five main categories: criminal justice, arts and media, education equity, healthcare equity, and environmental justice. 
Spotlight on Research: Elizabeth Wellman investigates intersection of international migration, electoral politics

Spotlight on Research: Elizabeth Wellman investigates intersection of international migration, electoral politics

Cooper Desmond October 28, 2020
Wellman’s dissertation, “Citizenship Beyond Borders: The Politics of Emigrant Enfranchisement in Africa,” looks at the provision of emigrant enfranchisement, with a regional focus in sub-Saharan Africa.
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