Minerva University

11/17/2024

Happy International Students' Day, Minervans!

With more than 100 countries and territories represented in our undergraduate student body, Minerva truly is the home for ambitious, gifted students from all corners of the world.

11/15/2024

Join us for a free, online interactive workshop on decision making on November 20 at 5:00 pm Pacific Time, led by Prof. Geneva Stein, Ph.D, Director of Graduate Programs. In this session, we will discuss research about how decision-making processes work, explore when they go astray, and introduce a framework for systematizing choices. You will take the first step toward building a toolkit of concrete skills to advance your career and understand how Minerva’s graduate programs can help you become a more confident decision-maker and leader.

Register here: https://bit.ly/4epy5CV

11/15/2024

Curious about Minerva's academic programs? Join us next week for Majors Week—just in time for International Education Week! This is your opportunity to explore the majors we offer and meet our outstanding faculty.

Come and learn more about how Minerva’s programs can align with your academic and career goals.

Register for Majors Week events: https://www.minerva.edu/events/?utm_source=Social_Media&utm_medium=&utm_campaign=MajorsWeek&utm_content=

11/14/2024

Students in Berlin explored the future of healthcare at our recent curricular experience, 'Berlin's Health Pioneers.' With many seniors focusing their Capstone projects on health, the student life team in Berlin designed an immersive experience to introduce them to Germany’s healthcare innovations.

Our students visited Vision Health Pioneers Incubator and heard from CEO Maren Lesche about the German healthcare landscape. They also engaged with MilkyV, a pioneering startup in women’s health, and participated in a hands-on innovation game with HeidiMed, a new app supporting elderly medication management. From fertility advancements to digital health, students got a firsthand look at groundbreaking work in the field.

11/14/2024

Ahead of International Education Week next week, hear from Professor of Natural Sciences Trisha Stan about how she fosters creativity in her classes while enhancing students’ problem-solving skills!

11/13/2024

"I like the process of discovery, of questioning, of finding new things based on what we know, asking questions in a way that pushes the boundary of what is known to us."

Meet Marina, Class of 2027— former hackathon winner turned mentor. Discover her journey at the NASA Space Apps Competition on our blog!

https://www.minerva.edu/blog/from-winner-to-mentor-marinas-experience-at-the-nasa-space-apps-competition/?utm_source=Social_Media&utm_medium=&utm_campaign=&utm_content=

Ever since she was a child, Marina, Minerva Class of 2027, wondered what mysteries lie beyond what we know about the universe...

11/12/2024

The Class of 2027 recently got an insider view of retail marketing and business strategy at GLORIA OUTLETS 華泰名品城 in Taoyuan, Taiwan. As part of the Curricular City Experience, students heard directly from John Chen, CEO of Gloria Hotel Group, along with the outlet’s General Manager and Marketing Director, diving deep into the outlet’s growth, marketing innovations, and generational marketing strategies.

Students applied their classroom knowledge to real-world marketing scenarios, ultimately pitching their strategies to Gloria’s marketing team. This immersive experience sharpened their strategic thinking, persuasive communication, and adaptability to diverse audiences.

11/11/2024

Graduate Workshop: Making Effective Decisions - November 13, 5:00 pm Pacific Time

Join us for a free, online workshop on decision making and a glimpse into the curriculum of our Master of Science in Decision Making and Applied Analytics (MDA).

In this session, we will discuss research on how our decision-making process works, explore when it goes astray, and introduce a framework for systematizing choices. You will take the first step to building a toolkit of concrete skills to advance your career and understand how our graduate programs can help you become a more confident decision-maker and leader.

Register here: https://bit.ly/4epy5CV

11/08/2024

This , let's dive into how Minerva students majoring in Natural Sciences get hands-on lab and research experience during the academic year. Join Hyoeun, Class of 2025, as she explores telesurgery at the Asian Institute of Telesurgery in Changhua County, Taiwan, and interns at the Institute of Biomedical Engineering of the National Taiwan University in Taipei.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lzWRtSQd9kY

Wondering how students majoring in Natural Sciences at Minerva University get hands-on lab and research experience during the academic year? Join Hyoeun, Cla...

11/08/2024

Happy from Minerva University!

Minerva students don’t just study STEM—they dive headfirst into research internationally, making contributions to science and sustainability in the cities they rotate through. Swipe through the photos to learn more about some of our students' involvement.

1️⃣ Yerkezhan, Class of 2027 – Researching the mechanisms underlying chromosome dynamics and reorganization during meiosis in C. elegans at UC Berkeley’s Abby Dernburg Lab.

"My research focuses on the role of the GapR protein in DNA supercoiling, utilizing CRISPR-Cas9, PCR, and gel electrophoresis techniques. I also perform worm injections and maintain meticulous experimental records." - Yerkezhan, Class of 2027

2️⃣ & 3️⃣ Cassandra & Jun Qi, Class of 2025 – Testing algae's potential to purify wastewater in a biotechnology lab at Universidad Maimónides, Buenos Aires.

"If successful, this method can be used to bioremediate natural water resources by reducing the biochemical oxygen demand of wastewater, which would ultimately contribute to environmental sustainability." - Jun Qi, Class of 2025

4️⃣ Dimitar, Class of 2025 – Studying brain cell vulnerability in FTD and comparing across primates, using scRNA-seq and immunohistochemistry at UCSF's Pollen Lab.

"I am working on a project to understand a newly discovered protein aggregate in FTD and the transcriptomic profile of a cell class that is selectively vulnerable in bvFTD. I am also trying to understand how those cells are different between humans and other primates. To achieve those goals I am using different wet-lab and computational techniques, including immunohistochemistry and scRNA-seq analysis." - Dimitar, Class of 2025

11/07/2024

The Class of 2028 had an incredible site visit with Gensler in San Francisco! Students mingled with 4 senior project managers, including the mastermind behind SFO airport! They shared their journeys and gave invaluable advice for any aspiring architects.

11/06/2024

The very first installment of our new series - Meet the Freshmen of Minerva!

Meet Kārlis from Latvia! With a passion for AI, global problem-solving, and a love for blues music, he's ready to make his mark in San Francisco. Discover his story and why he chose Minerva in our latest blog: https://www.minerva.edu/blog/meet-the-minerva-freshmen---karlis-benefelds/?utm_source=Social_Media&utm_medium=&utm_campaign=&utm_content=

Meet Kārlis, a Minerva Class of 2028 student from Latvia.

11/04/2024

The Class of 2027 recently had an inspiring day at the World Press Photo Exhibition in Taipei. Students engaged with art curators and exhibition organizers and reflected on 20 years of powerful photojournalism. In a creative twist, students wrote heartfelt letters to ‘the Mother,’ ‘the Ocean,’ or a soldier, with their words transformed into a moving sitar composition by the Japanese musician Ryohei Kanemitsu.

11/04/2024

Minerva is a unique educational experience, and explaining what makes it so special can get tricky. Our students tell us how they manage to capture the essence of Minerva when talking about it to friends and family.

Minerva is a unique educational experience, and explaining what makes it so special can get tricky. Our students tell us how they manage to capture the essen...

11/01/2024

Last week, Class of 2026 students in Buenos Aires joined forces with TECHO - Argentina to make a tangible difference. Over two days, they helped build a home for a family facing extreme poverty—a project that went beyond construction to form lasting bonds and meaningful change. Working alongside the family, our students experienced firsthand the power of community and resilience.

10/31/2024

Class of 2025 students in Berlin took their learning beyond the classroom with an inspiring curricular experience on "How to Grow Your Business". From a deep dive into the world of venture capital with Joerg Landsch, Head of Corporate Venture Capital at Deutsche Bank, to a leadership workshop with consulting firm LEAD Forward, students gained valuable insights into both investment strategies and impactful leadership.

10/30/2024

Are you applying to Minerva University? With the Early Action deadline this Friday, November 1, we’re here to help! Join us for virtual office hours over the next few days. Come ask questions, get application tips, and make sure you submit the best possible application. Check out the schedule and register here: https://www.minerva.edu/events/?utm_source=Social_Media&utm_medium=&utm_campaign=&utm_content=

Minerva University: Meet with the Minerva Community

10/30/2024

Learn all about One Day–Minerva, a student-led project by Ethan & Stephanie, Class of 2025, capturing life in the Minerva community, one rotation city at a time.

https://www.minerva.edu/blog/how-two-minerva-students-turned-daily-life-into-a-global-documentary/?utm_source=Social_Media&utm_medium=&utm_campaign=&utm_content=

To get a behind-the-scenes look at Minerva student life with episodes from Seoul, Taipei, and Hyderabad, visit their YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/-minerva The Buenos Aires episode is coming up soon too!

Learn all about student-led documentary series “One Day”, capturing Minerva University students’ lives around the world.