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From Microbes to Markets: “Microbial Diversity” Course Explores Intersection of Science and Entrepreneurship
Taught by Jean Huang, Olin's “Microbial Diversity” is part advanced biology course and part venture creation course, developed with participation from faculty and staff with expertise in entrepreneurship. Read the story.

First-Year Oliners Win Awards at the 2026 BOW DataFest

Two Olin College teams—comprised entirely of first-year students—received awards for their work at the fourth annual BOW DataFest in April. Over 60 students from Babson, Olin and Wellesley (BOW) participated. Read the story.

Zach del Rosario ’14 and Jessie Oehrlein ’16 Present at eCOTS
Zach and Jessie were invited by the president-elect of the American Statistical Society to give closing "lightning" talks at the Electronic Conference on Teaching Statistics (eCOTS). Watch the recording of their session.

Coming Up

Wed., July 8 - Fri., July 10: Learning by Design: Translating and Implementing Olin Principles at Your Institution

Learning by Design is a three-day immersive institute for all educators seeking practical, transferable approaches to interdisciplinary, student-centered project-based learning. See the event page.

Wed., July 8 - Fri., July 10: Makerspace Institute: Empowering Your Makerspace Through Curriculum and Culture

This three-day immersive experience is designed for educators and staff who want to strengthen—or reimagine—the role their makerspace plays in student learning. See the event page.

Mon, July 13 - Fri., July 17: Summer Studio 2025: Accelerating Educational Transformation through Curriculum and Culture

Olin will be hosting its Summer Studio, which is designed to help programs and institutions accelerate their high-priority institutional initiatives related to teaching and learning. Visit our website for more. See the event page.

Tues., July 14: "Dance Through the Ages” with Jongsun Lee

4 p.m. - 5 p.m. / Milas Hall Mezzanine

The Ann Schaffner Concert Series event will feature Jongsun Lee, a pianist and faculty member at the Lindeblad School of Music in New Jersey. The concert will be a musical journey through various dance styles that have inspired composers throughout history.

Poll of the Week

Thank you for your participation in oLink's Poll of the Week! Last week's poll was themed around International Picnic Day (June 18) and asked where on campus your go-to picnic spot is. There were 13 responses, and the results are:

The Oval - 77%
The Great Lawn - 23%

Enjoy this week's poll, inspired by World UFO Day (July 2)! Click here to cast your vote.

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oLink Summer Schedule

The oLink newsletter will shift to a biweekly schedule during the summer. The summer editions will be published on the following dates: June 29, July 13, July 27 and Aug. 10. We will resume the weekly oLink newsletter schedule on Aug. 24.

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