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Arthur F. Scott biography in the Oregon Encyclopedia

Posted on January 22, 2021 by alan

“Arthur Frederick Scott, known as Scotty, was a distinguished member of the Reed College faculty.” So begins the Oregon Encylopedia‘s new biographical entry on Prof. Scott [chemistry, 1937-1965] (1898-1982) written by Prof. Emeritus Jeffrey Kovac ’70 (Chemistry, U. Tennessee). However, … finish reading Arthur F. Scott biography in the Oregon Encyclopedia

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What is a Reedie? Zesean Ali ’20 !!

Posted on September 10, 2020 by alan

It’s become an annual feature of the Reed Magazine, What Is a Reedie? A dozen graduating seniors from all sectors of the College are profiled. If you asked, “Are they typical students? Do they really represent the graduating class?”, I … finish reading What is a Reedie? Zesean Ali ’20 !!

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In Memoriam: Tom Dunne

Posted on April 15, 2020 by alan

It’s with great sadness that we report the passing of emeritus chemistry professor Tom Dunne [Reed 1963-1995] on 5 April 2020. Tom’s career spanned three major epochs of Reed chemistry. As a young faculty member he overlapped with Prof. Arthur … finish reading In Memoriam: Tom Dunne

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Anna Brown ’05 Creating Lead-Free X-Ray Protection

Posted on March 27, 2020 by alan

After Anna ’05 finished her work at Reed, she, like so many Reedies before her, decided to stay in Portland. She took her books across the Willamette and earned her Ph.D. at Portland State University under the direction of inorganic/nanomaterials … finish reading Anna Brown ’05 Creating Lead-Free X-Ray Protection

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UPDATE Attend Recognition Night for Prof. Tom Dunne UPDATE

Posted on March 3, 2020 by alan

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED More info regarding postponement and dinner reservations can be found HERE.

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Panel Discussion: Out in Stem PDX

Posted on August 13, 2019 by alan

What stereotypes do each of us hold about STEM (Science – Technology – Engineering – Mathematics) professionals? Does the mention of STEM bring to mind someone who is … Male? Straight? Nerd? I will stop right there. Because, contrary to … finish reading Panel Discussion: Out in Stem PDX

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Chemistry News from the Reed Magazine, March 2019

Posted on June 12, 2019 by alan

The March 2019 issue of the Reed Magazine, From Here to There, is a reminder of the many ways that Reedies can fascinate. Dip inside and you will discover the seldom told story of Inez Freeman ’48 in “Black Student, … finish reading Chemistry News from the Reed Magazine, March 2019

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Brent Michel ’17 Driving Towards Counseling Degree

Posted on April 24, 2019 by alan

Brent will be leaving Portland in the next few days and he will be traveling light. After 7 years in Portland, including the usual 4 years as a Reed chemistry student, and post-Reed work as an after-school science educator and … finish reading Brent Michel ’17 Driving Towards Counseling Degree

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Lisa Frueh ’15 – Eastward Ho!

Posted on April 6, 2019 by alan

Lisa has been working in the Portland area since graduation, primarily as a research chemist in the lab of Prof. Michael Riscoe at OHSU, a project that included close mentorship of a Reed thesis (see “Rose Gonoud ’17 Tackles Drug-Resistant … finish reading Lisa Frueh ’15 – Eastward Ho!

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Chemistry News from the Reed Magazine, December 2018

Posted on March 18, 2019 by alan

The cover photo for “Rising”, the December 2018 issue of the Reed magazine, shows a partially flooded road in Louisiana. The pavement rises less than an inch above the two large bodies of water on each side, daring the driver … finish reading Chemistry News from the Reed Magazine, December 2018

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