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Class Notes from Reed magazine Spring ’09

Posted on January 11, 2011 by alan

The Class Notes section of the Reed magazine Spring 2009 reports on some Reed chemists: Arlene Blum ’66 was one of six individuals selected for a Purpose Prize in 2008. The prize recognized the extraordinary contribution she has made during … finish reading Class Notes from Reed magazine Spring ’09

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Josh Kurzman ’07 (Reed magazine Spring ’09)

Posted on January 11, 2011 by alan

The Spring 2009 issue of the Reed magazine contained an article about the launch of Reed’s Centennial Campaign, “The Quest for the Future.” A companion to the article, “Profiles in Generosity” (p. 15 print, p. 5 online), features Josh Kurzman … finish reading Josh Kurzman ’07 (Reed magazine Spring ’09)

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Catching up with the Reed magazine

Posted on January 11, 2011 by alan

I recently discovered a stack of Reed magazines in my office that go all the way back to Spring 2009. Even though they sport titles like, “How the Humanities Saved Reed,” they also contain a wealth of information about Reed … finish reading Catching up with the Reed magazine

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Grad Schools Ranked by the National Research Council

Posted on November 12, 2010 by alan

Reed College eschews rankings of undergraduate colleges, so logical consistency demands that we turn our backs on rankings of graduate schools, right? Not necessarily. The National Research Council has recently published statistical data on all of the major chemistry and … finish reading Grad Schools Ranked by the National Research Council

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Job Opening in Environmental Chemistry, 2011-2012

Posted on November 3, 2010 by alan

TThe Chemistry Department is currently inviting applications for a one-year visiting position in the field of Environmental Chemistry for the 2011-2012 academic year. Review of completed applications will begin on February 1, 2011. To learn more, go here to see … finish reading Job Opening in Environmental Chemistry, 2011-2012

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“Doctor” Casey Jones ’05 returns to Portland

Posted on October 25, 2010 by alan

I’ve been running into Casey again and again these last few months. First, there was the announcement card that I received last summer informing me that she had successfully defended her doctoral dissertation (her advisor was the noted Princeton organometallic … finish reading “Doctor” Casey Jones ’05 returns to Portland

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From Reed to Tanzania and back again

Posted on August 28, 2010 by alan

About two years ago Kristen Grauer-Gray ’07 journeyed to Tanzania to work as a Peace Corps volunteer. A few days ago she wrote to a large number of friends to inform them that she’s counting the days until her return. … finish reading From Reed to Tanzania and back again

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Matt Dowling ’02 joining the Pfizer team

Posted on August 17, 2010 by alan

Matt recently wrote to his thesis adviser, Pat McDougal: “I wanted to let you know that I recently became Chris Vanderwal’s first PhD at UC Irvine, and I am starting a new position at Pfizer, Groton next week.  I had … finish reading Matt Dowling ’02 joining the Pfizer team

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Hassan Ghani ’08 heading to medical school

Posted on June 14, 2010 by alan

Hassan has informed us that he will be leaving his position in the Portland office of Schrodinger, Inc., this summer to begin studying medicine at USC.

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Jeremy Kua ’96 promoted at U San Diego

Posted on June 14, 2010 by alan

I just got off the phone with Jeremy. His chemistry colleagues at USD had recommended tenure for him earlier in the year and the university’s trustees gave their stamp of approval in May. Jeremy will be on sabbatical in 2010-11. … finish reading Jeremy Kua ’96 promoted at U San Diego

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