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Talking Sabbaticals and Terminators with Dr. Darcy Otto
Quest Arts and Humanities/Mathematics Tutor Dr. Darcy Otto gives us the highlights of his recent sabbatical, and shares some thoughts on Artificial Intelligence (AI). You were recently on a sabbatical. Where did you go, and for how long? I went to Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh for one year. The main purpose was to write…
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On AI, Self-Driving Cars and More
Lars Laichter ‘19 tells us about his work with artificial intelligence, his conference presentation in Poland, and self-driving cars. Tell us what you’ve been up to over the summer. I worked with an LA-based studio to create an augmented reality experience about the risks of artificial intelligence for the Sundance Film Festival, which is the largest film…
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On Learning Mandarin in Taiwan
Tam Hong Nguyen ’19 talks to us about doing a Language Immersion in Taiwan. Q: Why did you choose Taiwan and Mandarin? A: I was studying Mandarin in China when I was 12, but I was only studying it for practical purposes—like talking with friends or buying groceries. I could not write or read. I…
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Vasi Urvanova ’21 Checks in From Sweden
Vasi just got to Sweden for Study Abroad and has already met the mayor of Malmö. She tells us about the challenges and the fun of studying abroad. Q: What made you choose Sweden for your Study Abroad? A: I was looking for a place that would challenge me on the same level I have…
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In the Learning Commons with Anika
Anika Watson ’18, Q-Skills Program Coordinator and Learning Commons Assistant, explains why she’s back at Quest. Why did you choose to attend Quest? I have always loved learning and when I found Quest I was excited to discover a school that seemed to put a focus more on the process of learning than the goal…
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George’s Pilgrimage
George Iwama walked the legendary Shikoku Pilgrimage in Japan this summer. He tells us why he went, what it’s like to walk 370 km, and what he learned about himself along the way. What was your reason for making this pilgrimage, and what challenges did you encounter? I didn’t go into this pilgrimage with a…
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TD Bank Group Expands Quest’s Artist-in-Residence Program
Through the Artist-in-Residence program, Quest has hosted distinguished artists for six- or twelve-week residencies. Artists teach courses and host events for the community, showcasing projects they create with students. Thanks to an additional grant from TD Bank Group, Quest is expanding the program to include mini-residencies, where artists can visit Quest anywhere from a single day…
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Angela Robinson on a More Ecofriendly Campus
Quest Head Custodian’s latest initiative is another step toward a more ecofriendly campus. What inspired you to switch out things like soap, towels, and dispensers—and how are the new ones better for the environment? The old systems were ten years old and starting to fail, so we looked for replacements that would be more ecofriendly.…
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Claire MacMurray ’19
Quest student Claire MacMurray ’19 chats with us about her work with Alzheimer’s and how Quest is preparing her for the future. Your paper about Alzheimer’s is complex and detailed. What’s the main takeaway for our readers? My lab has developed an antibody that targets both of the pathological hallmarks of Alzheimer’s, which sets this…
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Quest Cave Rescue Expert Discusses Trapped Thai Soccer Kids with CBC
Chief Academic Officer (CAO) and cave rescuer Doug Munroe spoke to the CBC about the race to rescue 12 Thai schoolboys stranded with their soccer coach in a flooded cave in Thailand.
