Modern Prospectors

In a quest similar to that of the '49ers of times past, today's researchers are mining immense mounds of data to find that elusive nugget of gold.

Getting to Know You

The 4,490 students who applied to the Whiting School last year were asked to complete a personal essay. The goal? "To help us to become acquainted with you as a person and student, apart from courses, grades, test scores, and other objective data." We bring you a sampling of four essays from students who will join the Class of 2013.

A Glimpse Into the Future of Medicine

Inside the Whiting School’s new mock operating room, engineers, surgeons, and computer scientists are pushing the limits of surgical robotics to find safer, more effective surgical treatments for patients.