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Due to the storm, Barnard College closed at 4pm Friday, for non-essential personnel. “Essential personnel" include staff in Facilities, Public Safety and Residence Halls.  

Friday evening and weekend classes are cancelled but events are going forward as planned unless otherwise noted. The Athena Film Festival programs are also scheduled to go forward as planned but please check http://athenafilmfestival.com/ for the latest information. 

The Barnard Library and Archives closed at 4pm Friday and will remain closed on Saturday, Feb. 9.  The Library will resume regular hours on Sunday opening at 10am.  

Please be advised that due to the conditions, certain entrances to campus may be closed.  The main gate at 117th Street & Broadway will remain open.  For further updates on college operations, please check this website, call the College Emergency Information Line 212-854-1002 or check AM radio station 1010WINS. 

3:12 PM 02/08/2013

Barnard CSTEP students shine at statewide competition

May 28, 2012
mathematics
science
technology

In the spring of 2012, Barnard students attended the 20th Annual Collegiate Science and Technology Entry Program (CSTEP) Statewide Student Conference in Lake George, New York.  The event attracted more than 600 students from across the state.

Faizunnahar Dewan '13, a biochemistry major, placed first in the Physical Sciences Category for her oral presentation on "Electrochemical Characterization of Diselenide Reduction" from her research and mentoring with Barnard Prof. Marisa Buzzeo '01.

Madina Toure '12 a French and political science major, received an honorable mention in the Human Services/Social Sciences category for her oral presentation titled, "Mayote: French or Cormorian."

Past winners at the annual event include:  Emily Kyrillou '08, second place, Natural Science category; Meena Azizi '09, first place, Natural Science category; Camille Avestruz '09, honorable mention, Physical Science Category and Nathalie Lissain '12, honorable mention, Human Services/Social Sciences category.

As part of the Office of Academic Success and Enrichment Program (ASEP), CSTEP is an educational enrichment program designed to help historically underrepresented or economically disadvantaged students from New York prepare for graduate programs and careers in mathematics, science, technology, and the licensed professions.

To find out more about CSTEP visit the ASEP web page.

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