Clark Lindgren, Keisuke Hasegawa, Pascal Lafontant, Vida Praitis, Josh Sandquist, and Mark Levandoski were awarded the NSF Major Research Instrumentation grant to purchase a laser scanning confocal microscope, a breakthrough in the research capabilities of faculty and students throughout the sciences at Grinnell.

A Major Research Instrumentation Grant awarded by the National Science Foundation and a grant awarded to Professor Andy Mobley by the Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust will fund the purchase of a 400MHz Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) spectrometer, broadening the possibilities of campus research and hands-on learning.

Bioorganic Chemistry (CHM 330) focuses on enzymes, proteins that are catalysts within cells. This in-depth study of enzymes allows you to explore advanced biochemistry, applying principles and techniques you learned in organic chemistry to the study of biological reactions.

Organic Chemistry I (CHM 221) is a collaborative course in which you work with other students during labs to practice teamwork, study scientific concepts, and support one another. The course focuses on structures, reactions, synthesis, and spectroscopy of compounds. You will familiarize yourself with procedures, practice documentation, and gain hands-on experience with tools and materials used in a chemistry lab.

At Grinnell, Finn Dworkin ’22 was able to study the water ecosystems near campus. He saw firsthand the impacts that humans have had on our ecosystems. He found himself asking more questions and wanting to dig deeper.

Jennifer Fulton ’15 is living her dream as a principal scientist in medicinal chemistry at Cogent Biosciences, and it all began at Grinnell. 

Aquatic Geochemistry (CHM 340) is a thought-provoking combination of readings, classroom discussion, and hands-on learning. The course explores the chemical processes that control freshwater and marine systems.

Molecular architects find inspiration from nature for clues to designing new chemical compounds. Danforth lecture: Putting Atoms in their Place One Bond at a Time.