Academics

The Social Dynamics of Biology

Theatre/biology major wins Class of ’21 award for production focused on diversity and inclusion in science.

By Romel Hernandez

Where There’s Smoke

Environmental studies major wins Class of ’21 award for innovative way to measure pollutants in wildfire smoke.

By Romel Hernandez

The Biggest Lab on Campus

Bio students make exciting discoveries in the Reed canyon—and raise questions for its future.

By Katie Pelletier ’03

Physics Junior Wins Goldwater Scholarship

Patrick Park ’22 earns national recognition for exceptional promise in physics.

By Dashiell Allen ’21

April 27, 2021

Biochemist Joins National Academy of Sciences

Reed grad Rachel Klevit ’78 is elected to the nation’s top scientific organization.
April 9, 2021

Growing the Curriculum

The environmental studies program currently offers more than two dozen courses. Here’s a small sample.
April 9, 2021

Documentary Resistance

In Spanish 372 students delve into documentary films about struggles for social justice.
April 6, 2021

Happy Birthday, Environmental Studies!

Reed’s unique ES program celebrates its 10-year anniversary.
March 22, 2021

Defining and Defying Difference

History students explore race, ethnicity, and empire with Prof. Radhika Natarajan
March 18, 2021

These Microbes Eat Water Bottles

Reed College biologists develop colonies of bacteria that can break down plastic pollution.
December 18, 2020

Teaching Smarter

Reed’s Center for Teaching and Learning helps professors stay on top of their game.
December 18, 2020

The Shape of Things to Come

Biology 372 looks at cellular contractility.
December 14, 2020

The Catalyst in the Chemistry Department

Prof. Kelly Chacón on life, death, and heavy metal.
December 3, 2020

Prof. Franklin Named To Borders Chair

Chair in physics department honors James Borders ’63.
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