A woman in a lab coat kneels next to a toilet and inspects it with a magnifying glass.

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.
A woman with purple braids and a blue sweater looks over the shoulder of a student. She is pointing something out in the cells that the student is viewing through a microscope.

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.
Liz holding trophy in Scotland and standing with her son

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
A young woman in a dark blue turtleneck and braided hair crosses her arms across her chest and smiles wildly. She stands in front of a large, cryogenic electron microscope.

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.
Two women present their research posters in a busy atrium. They stand on either side of a bulletin board, and are gesticulating toward their posters while speaking to listeners in the foreground.

Grinnell Hosts 82nd Annual Meeting of American Society for Microbiology, North Central Branch

Nov 03, 2022
The meeting gathered researchers from institutions across Iowa, Minnesota, South Dakota, North Dakota, and Wisconsin for two days of lectures, research presentations, and fellowship.
Two plant sprouts growing in a lab, with students working in the background.

Findings and Future Directions: Notes From Summer Science MAP Students

Oct 28, 2022
Weeks after they concluded their summer science MAPs, we met up with five students to ask them about their research, the process of scientific inquiry, and what the MAP experience has taught them.
Charvann Bailey, Grinnell College Authors and Artists

From Biological Bench Science to Teaching at Grinnell College: A Chat with Charvann Bailey

Jul 01, 2022
In this Authors and Artists podcast episode, Charvann Bailey discusses her route to a doctorate in biology, the struggles of post-docking and bench science, and her decision to teach at a liberal arts college as well as her work trying to find new therapies to treat lung cancer.
Three students examine a beam of light being projected through a series of circular lenses.

Grinnell Science Project Means Family

Sep 27, 2022
On the thirtieth anniversary of the Grinnell Science Project, the Student Assistants of GSP reflect on community, confidence, and becoming ambassadors to their peers.
Anthony Wenndt

From Grinnell to GAIN

Sep 26, 2022
Interdisciplinary learning has guided Anthony Wenndt ’15 toward becoming a change-maker in the global agricultural ecosystem. He wants to ensure that research is equitable and fully responsive to the needs of the most marginalized communities.
Leslie Gregg-Jolly and her 2 children

A Molecular Powerhouse and Trailblazer: Leslie Gregg-Jolly Enters Senior Faculty Status

Sep 26, 2022
After 29 years teaching in the Grinnell biology department, Professor Leslie Gregg-Jolly is preparing to enter senior faculty status. She’s worn many hats in her time at Grinnell, not only teaching and mentoring but serving as the College’s chief diversity officer, associate dean of the College, and as chair of the Departments of Biology and Biological Chemistry.

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