New winter research program for Bard students
Bard science students will now have the opportunity to conduct research during the January break thanks to the generous support of László Bitó '60 & Olivia Carino Bitó. László Bitó '60 fled Hungary in the 1950s and received a full scholarship from Bard, a start for which he remained grateful throughout his life. Bitó's wife, Oliva Carino Bitó, has established the new winter research program for science students at Bard in accordance with her and her husband's wishes.
Students in the new program will conduct original research under the mentorship of Bard faculty. The program will offer stipends for students and cover the costs of room and board, all while giving students the opportunity to learn hands-on skills. "This is a particularly valuable opportunity for international students and students in their first years at college, for whom other research opportunities are often not readily available," says faculty member Brooke Jude, Associate Professor of Biology and Chair of the Division of Sciences, Mathematics, and Computing.
Jude and her colleague Professor Rob Todd, Assistant Professor of Biology, will direct the first winter program, which will focus on microbiology and genetics. "We are beyond grateful for this support from the Bitó family, which will offer research opportunities to so many students each year," says Professor Todd.
The program will support twelve students each January. Participating students will also have the opportunity to meet with a distinguished scientist, who will offer a campus talk accessible to the public.
For more information, please contact Professor Felicia Keesing (keesing AT bard.edu).
Students in the new program will conduct original research under the mentorship of Bard faculty. The program will offer stipends for students and cover the costs of room and board, all while giving students the opportunity to learn hands-on skills. "This is a particularly valuable opportunity for international students and students in their first years at college, for whom other research opportunities are often not readily available," says faculty member Brooke Jude, Associate Professor of Biology and Chair of the Division of Sciences, Mathematics, and Computing.
Jude and her colleague Professor Rob Todd, Assistant Professor of Biology, will direct the first winter program, which will focus on microbiology and genetics. "We are beyond grateful for this support from the Bitó family, which will offer research opportunities to so many students each year," says Professor Todd.
The program will support twelve students each January. Participating students will also have the opportunity to meet with a distinguished scientist, who will offer a campus talk accessible to the public.
For more information, please contact Professor Felicia Keesing (keesing AT bard.edu).
