Princeton's involvement in global health

Video feature: Princeton's involvement in global health .

Through its Global Health Initiative, Princeton strives to educate students who will become leaders in the fields of health and health care. In this short video, faculty members describe Princeton's interdisciplinary approach to global health and health policy and undergraduate students speak about their research in countries around the world.

Sounds of Princeton arch sings .

For 70 years the sounds of Princeton's a cappella groups have been echoing in arches across campus. At this year's Reunions scheduled appearances are planned at 1879 Arch for Thursday, May 26, (Koleinu at 6:30 p.m.) and Friday, May 27, (Wildcats at 9:30 p.m.; Tigerlillies at 10 p.m.; Roaring 20 at 11 p.m.; Nassoons at midnight).

Video: Global lessons from Princeton's microclimate .

In mapping the microclimate of Princeton's campus, Elie Bou-Zeid, an assistant professor of civil and environmental engineering, hopes to better understand how local environments affect the global climate -- and vice versa.

Video: Summer reflection .

For the summer, most Princeton students leave campus for destinations and activities around the world. Others remain to continue research and work on a campus warmed by the sun. It is a time for rejuvenation and reflection. It is a time for absorbing the tranquility of Princeton's surroundings.

Video: Communicating science .

How many different ways do creatures communicate with one another? Howard Stone, Princeton's Donald R. Dixon and Elizabeth W. Dixon Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, and Bonnie Bassler, Princeton's Squibb Professor in Molecular Biology, enlist the help of elementary school students to explain the science of communication behind sound waves, pheromones, bioluminescence, and more.

She Roars: Conference highlights .

Nearly 1,300 Princeton University alumnae and their guests gathered on campus for a weekend of stimulating conversations, thought-provoking lectures and emotional connections during the "She Roars: Celebrating Women at Princeton" conference, April 28 to May 1. The "She Roars: Conference Highlights" video captures some of the excitement of the event, including remarks from keynote speakers and photos.

Biehl explores consequences of Brazil's constitutional right to health .

Princeton University anthropology professor João Biehl has documented the emergence of right-to-health litigation in that country over the past decade. Through visits to courtrooms and clinics to meet patients and record their stories, combined with rigorous evaluation of medical and legal data, Biehl, a native of Brazil, and his research team have created a detailed picture of who sues for treatment and why in this country of about 200 million people and an economy on the rise.