The courses and curricula of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences are grounded in the belief that practice should be a central element of learning. Experiential learning does more than supplement classroom instruction; it provides the core of the project-based educational philosophy of IAS and its faculty.
IAS students take advantage of experiential learning opportunities inside and outside of our classrooms. These opportunities range from hands-on research in laboratories and libraries to course or capstone projects that partner with community groups to internships at local or global organizations.
Through undergraduate research, academic internships, and community engagement, IAS students become critical practitioners. They make a difference in the world as they learn about it.