See the world through the eyes of McMaster’s Renaissance Award winners

Miles away from a lecture hall and disconnected from technology and time, three students recently completed research projects supported by McMaster’s innovative Renaissance Award.

Biology student Beth Nagai and Andrew Case and Anthony D’Ambrosio of the Arts & Science Program are among the first students to take advantage of the $25,000 award, supported by alumni Drs. Jolie Ringash and Glen Bandiera.

The award allows students to take time away from their fields of study to pursue knowledge in other areas and broaden their perspectives.

Nagai traveled across the world to study eastern religion and philosophy, while Case and D’Ambrosio trekked across Newfoundland’s East Coast Trail.

Nagai wrote about her experience in a book titled How to find yourself by getting lost, which can downloaded here for free.

Case and D’Ambrosio share their reflections on their blog.

Winners of the 2015 Drs. Jolie Ringash and Glen Bandiera Renaissance Award will be announced later this year.