Stories from the Minerva Community

From classrooms to cities around the world, these are the stories of how Minerva students, alumni, and faculty apply what they learn to real challenges, careers, and communities.

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Let the Learners Drive: Three Ways to Make Active Learning Work

by Christine E. Looser, Former Professor of Social Sciences
April 6, 2021
Faculty & Staff
University News

2021

A Conversation with Minerva Student Carlos

Meet Carlos, a student in the Class of 2022.
March 31, 2021
Student Stories
Global Experience

2021

Applying Ethics to Supercomputing with Alumnus Matt Baughman

Introducing Matt Baughman, a Minerva graduate from the Class of 2019.
March 27, 2021
Alumni Outcomes
Computational Sciences
Innovation & Research

2021

A Conversation with Minerva Graduate Student Sabrina

This is part of a series of profiles introducing Minerva’s Master in Decision Analysis (MDA) students from the Class of 2023.
March 26, 2021
Graduate Programs

2021

Hands-on Labs: Teaching robotics remotely in the midst of a pandemic

by Ahmed Kamel, Class of 2021
March 18, 2021
Student Stories
Innovation & Research
Computational Sciences

2021

Designing the Right Solution with Minerva Alumna Mai Amit

Introducing Mai Amit, a Minerva graduate from the Class of 2019.
February 26, 2021
Alumni Outcomes
Business

2021

A Conversation with Minerva Faculty Member Scott Wisor, Ph.D.

by Corin Magee, Class of 2023 | Interviewed by Eiza Naveed, Class of 2021
January 30, 2021
Faculty & Staff

2021

What Nabeeha Learned as a Visiting Scholar

Meet Nabeeha, a visiting scholar in the Class of 2024.
January 18, 2021
Student Stories

2021

Building a Community for Innovation with Alumnus Alberto Martinez de Arenaza

Introducing Alberto Martinez de Arenaza, a Minerva graduate from the Class of 2019 and co-founder of the Transcend Network.
January 16, 2021
Alumni Outcomes
Business
Innovation & Research

2021

Developing a Scientific Mindset to Improve the World of Education

by Dun Xiao, as told to Tanna Krispil | Class of 2019 Master in Decision Analysis (MDA)
January 3, 2021
Alumni Outcomes
Graduate Programs
Innovation & Research

2021

Applying a Growth Mindset to Business Analytics with Alumnus Mao Zitong

Introducing Mao Zitong, a Minerva graduate from the Class of 2019.
December 17, 2020
Alumni Outcomes
Business
Computational Sciences

2020

A Conversation with Minerva Student Ema

Meet Ema, a student in the Class of 2024.
December 2, 2020
Student Stories
Global Experience

2020

Making Healthcare Accessible with Alumna Chisom Egwuatu

by Chisom Egwuatu | Class of 2020
November 30, 2020
Alumni Outcomes
Natural Sciences
Sustainability & Impact

2020

Overthrowing the System, Sustainably with Alumna Tessa Holmes

Meet Tessa, Class of 2020
November 20, 2020
Alumni Outcomes
Sustainability & Impact

2020

A Conversation with Minerva Student Corin

Meet Corin, a student in the Class of 2023.
October 24, 2020
Student Stories
Global Experience

2020

A Conversation with Minerva Student Mark

Meet Mark, a student in the Class of 2023.
October 24, 2020
Student Stories
Global Experience

2020

Living Our Mission: An Open Letter to Minerva’s Graduate Students

by Casey Saenger, Ph.D., Former Head Instructor for the Master in Decision Analysis program and Associate Professor of Natural Sciences
October 21, 2020
Faculty & Staff
Graduate Programs

2020

A Conversation with Minerva Student Dilnaz

Meet Dilnaz, a student in the Class of 2024.
October 16, 2020
Student Stories
Global Experience

2020

A Conversation with Minerva Graduate Student Marina

This is the third in a series of profiles introducing Minerva’s Master in Decision Analysis (MDA) students.
September 16, 2020
Graduate Programs

2020

A Conversation with Minerva Graduate Student Saori

This is the second in a series of profiles introducing Minerva’s Master in Decision Analysis (MDA) students from the Class of 2022.
September 10, 2020
Graduate Programs

2020

A Conversation with Minerva Graduate Student Philip

This is the first in a series of profiles introducing Minerva’s Master in Decision Analysis (MDA) students from the Class of 2022.
September 2, 2020
Graduate Programs

2020

Tips for Teaching Math (and other STEM subjects) Online

by Professor Rena Levitt, Professor Lucas Tambasco, and Professor John Levitt
April 1, 2020
Faculty & Staff
Natural Sciences

2020

Five Student Tips on How to Succeed in an Online Classroom

Tips for Virtual Classes
March 31, 2020
Student Stories

2020

How can a university know if I’m a good fit if they can’t see who I am?

by Megan Perpich, Class of 2022
March 6, 2020
Student Stories
Undergrad

2020

Shades of Sustainability

Alumni Discussion with Colette Brown, Class of 2019
February 4, 2020
Alumni Outcomes
Sustainability & Impact
Business

2020

A Letter from London

This letter was originally written by Ranwa Kikhia to the family members of the Class of 2020.
January 2, 2020
Student Stories
Global Experience

2020

Advice from a Prospective Medical Student at Minerva

by Oluwasunmisola | Class of 2021
December 28, 2019
Student Stories
Natural Sciences

2019

A Conversation with Minerva Student Emily

Meet Emily, a student in the Class of 2021.
November 26, 2019
Student Stories

2019

How I Came to Comprehend the Complexity in Conflict

Alumni Discussion with Dana Amir, Class of 2019
November 19, 2019
Alumni Outcomes
Social Sciences

2019

A Conversation with Minerva Student Nathan

Meet Nathan, a student in the Class of 2021.
October 18, 2019
Student Stories
Global Experience

2019

A First-Year Student’s Advice for Choosing a College

by Allyce Yang | Class of 2020
April 19, 2019
Student Stories
Undergrad

2019

A Mission of Traditional to Unconventional

by Alexander Bricken
February 19, 2019
Student Stories

2019

Think Global, Act Local

by Tomoe Ueyama Hashimoto | Master in Decision Analysis (MDA) Class of 2019
February 12, 2019
Alumni Outcomes
Graduate Programs
Global Experience

2019

A Conversation with Minerva Student Cristina

Meet Cristina, a student in the Class of 2022.
January 29, 2019
Student Stories
Global Experience

2019

My First Semester in the Minerva Community

by Alfonso Santacruz | Class of 2022
January 8, 2019
Student Stories
Global Experience

2019

A Conversation with Minerva Student Rebecca

Meet Rebecca, a student in the Class of 2021.
December 18, 2018
Student Stories

2018

A Conversation with Minerva Student Tiago

Meet Tiago, a student in the Class of 2022.
December 5, 2018
Student Stories

2018

A Conversation with Minerva Student Zichen

Meet Zichen, a student in the Class of 2019.
November 16, 2018
Student Stories

2018

Understanding Complex Systems to Actualize Initiative

Meet Rebecca, a student in the Class of 2021.
November 6, 2018
Student Stories

2018

“On Campus” Means the World to Me

by Kayla Cohen, Class of 2019
October 30, 2018
Student Stories
Global Experience

2018

Designing Hyderabad: Introducing Cultural Lessons Into the Student Experience

by Pranav Singh, Former Associate Experience Designer, Hyderabad
October 24, 2018
Faculty & Staff
Global Experience

2018

Hackathons: Idea Competitions To Find the #RightProblem

Meet Bani, a student in the Class of 2021.
September 25, 2018
Student Stories
Innovation & Research

2018

Designing Seoul: How I Create a Meaningful Student Experience Abroad

by: Anna Kim, Former City Lead, Seoul
August 31, 2018
Faculty & Staff
Global Experience

2018

More than Just Numbers: Computational Sciences at Minerva

by Rory Foulger | Class of 2019
June 22, 2018
Student Stories
Computational Sciences

2018

From Applicants to Minerva Students: Thriving in Hyderabad

by Neagheen Homaifar, Former Director of Admissions
June 15, 2018
Global Experience
University News

2018

A Conversation with Minerva Student Megan

Meet Megan, a student in the Class of 2022.
June 12, 2018
Student Stories

2018

A Conversation with Minerva Student Ivan

Meet Ivan, a student in the Class of 2019.
May 22, 2018
Student Stories

2018

Connecting to the Classroom: A Minerva Faculty Perspective

by Rohan Shekhar, Ph.D., Professor of Computational Sciences
May 4, 2018
Faculty & Staff
Global Experience

2018

A Conversation with Minerva Student Shiao-li

Meet Shiao-li, a student in the Class of 2020.
April 17, 2018
Student Stories

2018

A Conversation with Minerva Student Florence

Meet Florence, a student in the Class of 2019.
April 10, 2018
Student Stories
Natural Sciences

2018

A Conversation with Minerva Student Marley

Meet Marley, a student in the Class of 2021.
April 3, 2018
Student Stories
Global Experience

2018

Helping Organizations in the Shift Toward Social Responsibility

Social Responsibility at Minerva University
March 29, 2018
Alumni Outcomes
Business
Sustainability & Impact

2018

A Conversation with Minerva Student Rinad

Meet Rinad, a student in the Class of 2019.
March 27, 2018
Student Stories

2018

A Conversation with Minerva Student Jake

Meet Jake, a student in the Class of 2019.
February 27, 2018
Student Stories

2018

A Conversation with Minerva Student Maria

Meet Maria, a student in the Class of 2021.
February 23, 2018
Student Stories
Global Experience

2018

Creating Opportunities One Conversation at Time

Opportunities at Minerva University
February 21, 2018
Student Stories
Alumni Outcomes

2018

A Conversation with Minerva Student Teodor

Meet Teodor, a student in the Class of 2019.
February 17, 2018
Student Stories
Global Experience

2018

How to See Beyond Big Data

by Joshua Fost, Ph.D., Former Associate Dean for Curriculum and Assessment
February 10, 2018
Faculty & Staff
Computational Sciences

2018

A Conversation with Minerva Student Arvvin

Meet Arvvin, a student in the Class of 2019.
February 6, 2018
Student Stories

2018

More than a Hobby: How Debating Redefined the Course of My Education

by Rebecca Mqamelo | Class of 2021
February 2, 2018
Student Stories
Arts & Humanities

2018

A Conversation with Minerva Student Laura Sofia

Meet Laura Sofia, a student in the Class of 2019.
January 10, 2018
Student Stories
Global Experience

2018

Passion, Practice, Progress: Two Minerva Students’ Paths to Becoming Doctors

Minerva Students Becoming Doctors
January 4, 2018
Student Stories
Natural Sciences

2018

A Conversation with Minerva Student Menita

Meet Menita, a student in the Class of 2021.
December 22, 2017
Student Stories

2017

A Conversation with Minerva Student Natalie

Meet Natalie, a student in the Class of 2019.
December 19, 2017
Student Stories

2017