Research

The Power of the Spirit

Prof. Mark Burford examines the tension between devotion and emotion in a new book on gospel singer Mahalia Jackson.

By Gregory Weinstein

Bio Prof Will Trace Cancer’s Mixed Signals

Prof. Anna Ritz wins NSF grant to analyze signaling pathways in colon cancer.

By Romel Hernandez

Student Wins National Writing Award

Excellence in Interdisciplinary Writing Award given to MALS student Meg Cook.

By Katie Pelletier ’03

Reed Biologists Isolate Virus That Preys On Deadly Germs

Newly discovered bacteriophage destroys drug-resistant strains of E. coli.

By Chris Lydgate ’90

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1. Reed Biologists Isolate Virus That Preys On Deadly Germs

Newly discovered bacteriophage destroys drug-resistant strains of E. coli.

By Chris Lydgate ’90

2. 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

3. Bio Prof Will Trace Cancer’s Mixed Signals

Prof. Anna Ritz wins NSF grant to analyze signaling pathways in colon cancer.

By Romel Hernandez

4. Student Wins National Writing Award

Excellence in Interdisciplinary Writing Award given to MALS student Meg Cook.

By Katie Pelletier ’03

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September 24, 2018

Unravelling Neural Codes of Behavior

Prof. Zornik wins $670K NSF grant to investigate how neural circuits govern behavior patterns.
August 6, 2018

Germ Warfare

Reed biologists use a virus to attack a deadly strain of E. coli.
June 8, 2018

National Science Foundation Grant Awarded to Chemistry Professor

Prof. Julie Fry wins a second major grant this year.
June 4, 2018

The Proton Phenomenon

Prof. Miriam Bowring investigates ways to liberate hydrogen from its bonds.
May 17, 2018

Thesis Casts New Light on Rome's Forgotten Female Poet

Classics major Lina Neidhardt ’18 wins two prestigious awards for her thesis.
May 7, 2018

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.
May 2, 2018

Bio Major Breeds Microbes That Eat Plastic

Hungry bacteria thrive on plastic water bottles, opening up the possibility of using microorganisms to fight pollution.
January 31, 2018

Hunting for Cosmic Clues in Quantum Wreckage

Prof. Larkoski wins award for outstanding contributions to quantum chromodynamics.
November 14, 2017

The Accent Authority

Prof. Kara Becker examines how we convey power, class, race, and identity through the mechanics of our speech. 
October 8, 2017

Statisticians Nab Top Honors

American Statistical Association honors two Reed math seniors for theses on networks and bicycle routes.
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