Cool Projects

Rewiring the Brain’s Addiction Circuit

Reed psychologists pinpoint a neuropeptide that blunts the craving for alcohol in rats.

By Chris Lydgate ’90

In the Soil of Cyprus, Clues to an Empire

Reed students dig for artifacts that could shed light on the world of Alexander the Great.

By Randall S. Barton

Battle of the Brain Theories

Reed psych prof will act as referee in high-stakes showdown between two leading models of consciousness.

By Colin Hawkinson ’19

The Transformative Power of the Watson Fellowship

Reed celebrates 50 years of partnership with the Watson Foundation propelling students around the globe to develop their potential.

By Romel Hernandez

July 8, 2019

Hotter Summers Spell Catastrophe for Fish

Biology thesis predicts that catastrophic fish die-offs will quadruple in Wisconsin lakes by 2100.
May 8, 2019

Centaur of Gravity

Art major races to install thesis project in Eliot Circle before deadline.
April 24, 2019

The Privacy Puzzle

Reedies win 1st place in national competition for innovative new privacy algorithm.
April 4, 2019

Bio Prof Hailed As Outstanding Mentor

Prof. Anna Ritz wins national award for mentorship in the field of computing.
March 20, 2019

Art Major Wins Watson Fellowship

Rose Driver ’19 will travel the globe studying comics and community among the artists who create them.
March 14, 2019

Taking the Cake

Armed with spatulas, spoons, and spirit, students battle for timê in the Great Reedie Bake-Off.
March 1, 2019

Giant Chalk Inches Closer To Glory

Massive stick of calcium sulphate is officially measured for possible world record.
February 14, 2019

The Dance of Death

Prof. Minh Tran stages his first major performance in eight years.
February 4, 2019

The Pyramid Conspiracy

What's behind the rise of pseudoarchaeology—and why should we care?
January 30, 2019

Did They Just Make the World’s Biggest Stick of Chalk?

Reed students create six-foot-tall chalk monster in effort to break world record.
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