Spring 2007 Volume 103 Issue 2
Self-proclaimed girly-girl, Melissa Silberman '94 finds herself surrounded by men and cars on a daily basis. But as principal of Automotive High School in Brooklyn, New York, Silberman is committed to underprivileged teens and their education, making it the perfect fit for both teacher and school. By Bronwen Pardes '95
Long-term exposure to many of the chemicals we come in contact with on a daily basis could be harmful to our health. Through an interactive, multimedia CD, Professor of Psychology and Director of the Program for Science, Technology, and Society Janet Gray is helping to expose the connection between these environmental risks and breast cancer. By Micah Buis '02
Traveling around the world, unearthing data from foreign governments, and crafting a 10,000-word article is no easy task. New Yorker contributor Michael Specter '77 talks with the VQ about tackling such assignments and his life in writing. By Veronika Ruff '01