Feature Stories
What is Permaculture Design?

Permaculture is a design science that models itself on the patterns found in nature while applying them to human forms. By observing the natural state of a sustainable ecosystem, then by substituting food-producing plants for non-food producers, permaculture food forests supply the human need for food while keeping the balance of a natural ecosystem.
December 9, 2015
Sam Bell, '17
As a religious studies major, one would assume Sam Bell's research had some connection to the field. Instead, he spent his summer studying ESB construction of bent functions in conjunction with math professor James Davis.
December 9, 2015
Aisha Farooq, '17
An SSIR and an internship funded by a Civic Fellowship set student on a path toward helping those who are vulnerable.
December 7, 2015
Christian Voto, '16
Pre-med and business student helps coordinate first government-approved drone delivery of medication during a rural health clinic.
December 7, 2015
Andrew Talbot, '15
Listening deeply to the stories others tell can have powerful consequences for how we live our lives.
December 3, 2015
The Science of Changing Lives
“When people see that they are not alone, and are part of a community, people engage in a way that wouldn’t have otherwise been possible. It brings people together.”
November 30, 2015
Lauren Taflinger, '15

For Bonner Scholar Lauren Taflinger, ’15, history is as much about how we live our lives now as it is about the past.
November 30, 2015
Cassandra Ceballos, '17
Being the only full-time intern at a grassroots organization offered Cassandra Ceballos, ’17, a growing number of opportunities.
November 24, 2015
Do bike-share programs reduce automobile pollution?

One of economics professor Tim Hamilton’s interests is the environment. He has found the opportunity to spend his time researching issues that are of personal importance to him, while also being applicable to a larger audience.