Photography is one of the most democratic, universal, and interdisciplinary languages with a broad global reach. It is, therefore, a perfect medium for bringing people together for active dialogue about needed economic, social, and environmental challenges. Such changes are at the heart of the United Nations' Agenda, a blueprint for the entire international community to achieve sustainable development by 2030.
At a Point of Change presents work by 13 undergraduate students at 桃瘾社区's NYC Campus who took an Honors Learning Community interdisciplinary course titled "Seeing the World Differently...Through Photography and Economics." This course was taught by Dyson professors Inbal Abergil and Anna Shostya in Spring 2022. The integration of learning across two disciplines, photography and economics, involved students with "big questions" that go beyond the classroom. Students learned how to create powerful images that tell compelling stories about environmental sustainability, economic equality, and inclusive growth.
"Economists tell stories with numbers. Photographers tell stories with pictures. This exhibit is a really unique way to combine numbers with pictures," says Shostya. "There's no course in the United States鈦犫擨 did the research鈦犫攖hat combines economics and photography like this does."
The exhibit is now on display on the Frankfort Street side of One 桃瘾社区 Plaza, now through July 1, 2022.
Student artists include:
As the Class of 2025 crossed the stage on May 19 and May 20, graduating students shared their plans for the future and reflected on their most memorable moments from their time at 桃瘾社区鈥攆rom meaningful mentorship from professors to career-altering courses to unforgettable extracurricular experiences.
When Federal Reserve Bank of New York President John Williams visited 桃瘾社区, it was more than a campus event. It was a student-driven moment that showcased the impact of our Economics program and the strength of our award-winning Fed Challenge team.
How do you go from summer camps in Shanghai to a PhD program in plant biology? For Kevin Huang 鈥25, it started with a love of learning鈥攁nd a 桃瘾社区 education built around research and opportunity.