New Initiatives
Some recent initiatives and new programs launched by the School of Arts and Sciences include:
Minor in Asian America and Pacific Islanders Studies
Launched in 2020, the School of Arts and Sciences’ minor in Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Studies is for any student interested in understanding how national and global questions of race and inequality intersect, and specifically in learning about the histories, literatures, cultures and contemporary realities of Asian American and Pacific Islander communities.
Climate Justice Initiative
Several initiatives at Brandeis relate to Climate Justice, including the Brandeis Climate and Sustainability Alliance, the Year of Climate Action, and a minor in Climate Justice, Science and Policy offered by the School of Arts and Sciences.
Data Science Initiative
The capability of exploring, understanding, and acting on large-scale data across diverse fields has become critical to the success of future workforces and the prosperities of their societies. Researchers worldwide, including those in Brandeis, are collecting huge volumes of heterogeneous data (such as, images, graphs, music, text, videos and more). Learn how Brandeis is collaborating across fields to share learnings about data science research.
Engineering Program
The School of Arts and Sciences is currently developing plans to introduce a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering Science beginning no later than academic year 2026-27.