Environment

Wild Tracks

Psych grad undertakes an epic Australian adventure on horseback.

By Katelyn Best ’13

Reed and Partners Win EPA Grant to Profile Diesel Exhaust

Reed, DEQ, PSU, Neighbors for Clean Air, Multnomah County, City of Portland partner on two-year diesel study.

Bio Major Breeds Microbes That Eat Plastic

Hungry bacteria thrive on plastic water bottles, opening up the possibility of using microorganisms to fight pollution.

By Chris Lydgate ’90

Unexpected Visitor Vexes SU

Canny Canis latrans tries to sneak into Daft Ball.

By Sophia Kongshaug ’20

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1. Bio Major Breeds Microbes That Eat Plastic

Hungry bacteria thrive on plastic water bottles, opening up the possibility of using microorganisms to fight pollution.

By Chris Lydgate ’90

2. The Science Spark

Reed science majors inspire local gradeschoolers through outreach program.

By Romel Hernandez

3. Unexpected Visitor Vexes SU

Canny Canis latrans tries to sneak into Daft Ball.

By Sophia Kongshaug ’20

4. Reed and Partners Win EPA Grant to Profile Diesel Exhaust

Reed, DEQ, PSU, Neighbors for Clean Air, Multnomah County, City of Portland partner on two-year diesel study.

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February 23, 2018

The Science Spark

Reed science majors inspire local gradeschoolers through outreach program.
January 16, 2018

Rubble with a Cause

A colossal pile of concrete looms over rugby pitch as Reed stockpiles construction debris to build new dorm.
June 1, 2015

Outplanning Catastrophe

Emma Stocker ’07 gets ready for the Big One.
September 1, 2016

Tackle Climate Change—Go Bird Watching

March 1, 2015

Exposed Science

Sara Shostak ’92 digs into the politics of public health.
December 1, 2015

Library of Leaves

Reed Herbarium gives botanists a glimpse into the past—and the future.
June 1, 2014

Behind the Curve

Prof. Josh Howe explores the paradoxical history of global warming.
March 1, 2013

Behind the Mask

Artist-activist Lynn Bowers ’65 sculpts a life in clay.