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Four academic journeys explored

Vijay Balasubramanian and Tukufu Zuberi in the School of Arts & Sciences, Amy Hillier in the School of Social Policy & Practice, and Brittany Watson in the School of Veterinary Medicine share their academic paths toward interdisciplinary work.
Top row: Vijay Balasubramania and Amy Hillier. Bottom row: Brittany Watson and Tukufu Zuberi
Behind any professor are decades of long hours and research. But what happens when an academic wants to explore another field? Among the intrepid, clockwise from top left: Vijay Balasubramanian, Amy Hillier, Brittany Watson, and Tukufu Zuberi.
(Images: Top row Eric Sucar; bottom row: John Donges/Courtesy of School of Arts & Sciences)

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