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The best work that we can do for the environment, for nature and wildlife, and for each other, is get involved with the local communities because that is where the impact of our work can be seen.

Crys Moosman ’21

Applying Passion to Conservation: Crys Moosman ’21’s Watson Journey

By Nancy Garcia ’24

Grinnell Professors Awarded $20,000 AALAC Workshop Grant

Jun 23, 2023

Grinnell College Professors Leslie Gregg-Jolly (Biology) and Katya Gibel Mevorach (Anthropology and American studies), along with Phoebe Lostroh ’94 (Associate Professor, Molecular Biology) from Colorado College, have been awarded a prestigious workshop grant of $20,000 from the Alliance to Advance Liberal Arts Colleges (AALAC).

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Doane Chilcoat ’93: The Pivot From Crops to COVID Tests

Jun 12, 2023

As Iowa struggled to access COVID-19 PCR tests, Chilcoat ’93 and his team at Corteva Agriscience stepped up to play a pivotal role.

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An Afternoon with Organisms, Evolution, & Ecology

May 25, 2023

Tag along with biology students as they identify spring ephemeral wildflowers at the College’s Conard Environmental Research Area.

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Inquiry-Led: The Birds

Mar 23, 2023

Anika Jane Beamer ’22, science writing fellow, sets out to get to know the turkey vultures that call Grinnell College home.

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For Women in the Sciences, “Nothing Is More Important Than Good Mentorship”

Feb 10, 2023

Shannon Hinsa-Leasure, professor of biology, on the evolution of science academia, motherhood, and her role as a mentor to scientists of all ages and stages.

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Inquiry-Led: What’s That Smell?

Jan 19, 2023

Anika Jane Beamer ’22 embarks on an investigation to answer her own steaming questions and to demystify manure, its origins, and most especially: its smell.

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Grinnellians Pursue a Lung Cancer Cure

Jan 18, 2023

During her research sabbatical, Charvann Bailey joined forces with Doug Spitz ’78 at the University of Iowa. Together, the two biologists are uncovering a molecule to treat aggressive lung cancer.

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5 Questions with Liz Queathem

Dec 13, 2022

Elizabeth (Liz) Queathem’s short bio on the Grinnell website lists her as a lecturer in biology and American studies. While true, this is a ridiculously modest assessment of her responsibilities, talents, and interests

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Novel Approaches: Lisa Eshun-Wilson ’14 Wants to Transform Science Academia

Nov 28, 2022

A Grinnell graduate and biochemist solves the structure of elusive proteins while re-imagining the culture of scientific research.

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