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What is an Atom?
Peter Atkins (Oxford) is legendary among chemists for his prolific writings (almost 60 books and still writing) and his gift for presenting difficult material in new, accessible, and highly readable ways. Reading his descriptions of an elementary topic can make … finish reading What is an Atom?
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Burma in Transition: A Photographic Essay
My longtime Portland friend and Fulbright scholar, Geoff Hiller, has a talent for taking pictures. He has traveled the world, most recently in Asia, collecting scenes from temples, mosques, weddings, open air markets, art schools, you name it. Now he’s … finish reading Burma in Transition: A Photographic Essay
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90 Years of Chemistry in C&E News
Today’s issue of C&E News, the weekly magazine of the American Chemical Society, is a special one. Celebrating 90 years of publication, the issue contains 9 down-to-earth articles describing How Chemistry Changed The World: 9 for 90. The lead-off article … finish reading 90 Years of Chemistry in C&E News
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“A Chemical Imbalance”
Last week’s C&ENews (Sept 2, 2013) reports on a new video/book project, “A Chemical Imbalance,” sponsored by professor Polly L. Arnold at the University of Edinburgh. The project which profiles a history of discrimination in chemistry at the university can … finish reading “A Chemical Imbalance”
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Sierra Club report: are colleges going green?
(Update: On 11 Oct 2021 the Reed College Board of Trustees announced its decision to divest the college’s endowment from fossil fuels. Read about it here.) It’s back-to-school time again and that means it is time to check out the … finish reading Sierra Club report: are colleges going green?
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100 Years of the Bohr Atom
The ‘Bohr atom’, or more properly, Neils Bohr’s model of the hydrogen atom, was announced to the world 100 years ago. A hydrogen atom contains only one proton and one electron, but its internal structure was a mystery to scientists. … finish reading 100 Years of the Bohr Atom
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Still smiling …
His Holiness, the 14th Dalai Lama, visited Portland’s Memorial Coliseum last month at the invitation of Maitripa College. So amazing … either he has the ability to single-handedly raise the spirits of 11,000 strangers, or we project that ability on … finish reading Still smiling …
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Become a Reed senior: own a bit of science
Is science something you learn or is it something you do? Reed students seem to spend an unusual amount of time on both. They spend hundreds of hours curled up with books and assignments, and they also spend hundreds of … finish reading Become a Reed senior: own a bit of science
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Halfway around the world … in Islamabad
My buddy, Geoffrey Hiller, travels the world taking photos. He’s currently on assignment in Islamabad, Pakistan. Take a look at his travel blog, Inside Pakistan, for an amazing view of another world.
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Classical Music – up close and on the table
The Oregon Symphony had to cancel their NYC trip so they are offering some ‘local’ as a substitute: Classical Up Close!. Groups of musicians will be offering evening concerts at standard venues around Portland between May 6-12 (including Reed, May … finish reading Classical Music – up close and on the table
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