See It in Action News

Professor Mark Levandoski and three Grinnellians headed to Sweden over the summer to connect with co-researchers and alumni, and to experience a welcoming culture.

This summer, Associate Professor of Biology Idelle Cooper ’01 took four students and her 11-month-old son, Wendell, to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula for a four-week field research experience to study jewelwing damselflies.

Grinnell College is piloting a new student success program called RSVP (Retention Student Success Validation and Progression). At the heart of RSVP is a team of “hosts” who are poised to connect with new students and help them feel comfortable getting involved in campus life.

Professor Laura Ng leads students in a summer Mentored Advance Project (MAP) on an archeological dig to unearth the forgotten history of the Rock Springs Wyoming Chinatown.

Four physics students extend models for some of the universe's most mysterious phenomena.

Last spring, students in the Sociology Practicum course taught by Professor of Sociology Susan Ferguson served the community while getting real-life experience.

Maddie Church ’27 explores the world of publishing in a summer internship.

Alex Reich ’11 works to raise awareness and educate people about the linked issues of climate change and the global food system.

Three Grinnell students explored different aspects of air quality through Mentored Advanced Projects (MAPs) with Associate Professor of Chemistry Evan Couzo in summer 2025.

Julia Smith ’26 conducted field research in El Silencio Costa Rica.