Category Archives: Alumni

DIMWIT – The Computer John Hancock Built

Posted on July 1, 2015 by alan

Dodecahedrane has the formula: C20H20. Every carbon atom is bonded to one hydrogen (not shown) so the molecular formula can also be written: (CH)20. Dodecahedrane is also highly symmetric. Every carbon is physically and chemically equivalent to every other carbon. … finish reading DIMWIT – The Computer John Hancock Built

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Alumni News from Reed Magazine, December 2014

Posted on June 21, 2015 by alan

The Reed Magazine for December 2014 will be etched in my memory as one of the saddest issues ever published. On p. 51 Chemistry’s Catalyst shared the news of Prof. Maggie Geselbracht‘s untimely passing with the larger Reed community. The … finish reading Alumni News from Reed Magazine, December 2014

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Alumni News from Reed Magazine, September ’14

Posted on June 14, 2015 by alan

Quadrivial Pursuit, the title article for the Sept 2014 issue of the Reed magazine, is a multiple-choice exam (p. 24) that tests your Reed IQ. Questions for chemists include: #10 – Subsequent to its founding, in what year was Reed’s … finish reading Alumni News from Reed Magazine, September ’14

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Alumni News from Reed Magazine, June ’14

Posted on June 9, 2015 by alan

It’s summertime. Which means that its time to go to the beach and curl up with a good read, like back issues of the Reed magazine (June 2014). One year ago, the summer issue of the magazine looked back at … finish reading Alumni News from Reed Magazine, June ’14

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Joseph Bunnett ’42 through the eyes of Rebecca Braslau ’81

Posted on June 8, 2015 by alan

UC Santa Cruz chemistry professor Rebecca Braslau ’81 wrote to me today regarding the recent passing of her long-time Santa Cruz colleague, Joe Bunnett ’42. For those seeking a rich, deep understanding of Joe’s life, and what he meant to … finish reading Joseph Bunnett ’42 through the eyes of Rebecca Braslau ’81

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Remembering Trustee, Professor Joseph Bunnett ’42

Posted on June 7, 2015 by alan

The UC Santa Cruz department of chemistry and biochemistry conveyed the sad news that Joe Bunnett passed away on May 22. Joe was well-known to many in the physical organic chemistry community and beyond. After graduating from Reed with a … finish reading Remembering Trustee, Professor Joseph Bunnett ’42

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Remembering Mark Angeles ’15

Posted on May 28, 2015 by alan

Mark James Martinez Angeles ’15 graduated in chemistry barely 2 weeks ago. His thesis title: “Synthesis of Cobalt, Rhodium, and Iridium Acetyl(imino)pyridine Compounds for the Reductive Dehalogenation of Chlorinated Ethylenes” (advisor Prof. Sarah Kliegman). Just yesterday, while riding his bicycle … finish reading Remembering Mark Angeles ’15

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Reedies win NSF Graduate Research Fellowships

Posted on April 3, 2015 by alan

The National Science Foundation has just released its list of awardees for 2015 Graduate Research Fellowships. 6 Reed students/alumni made the list including several with Reed chemistry connections: Lindsay Sonderhouse ’13 (physics) Cole Perkinson ’13 (chemistry-physics) – currently at Cambridge … finish reading Reedies win NSF Graduate Research Fellowships

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Ryan Cooper ’08 writes about the ‘interesting’ things for The Week

Posted on March 30, 2015 by alan

There’s a familiar Chinese curse (although Wikipedia says it is only known to speakers of the English language): “may you live in interesting times.” Reed College found itself in interesting times indeed about two weeks ago as stories about the … finish reading Ryan Cooper ’08 writes about the ‘interesting’ things for The Week

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Welcome to Kai Alexander Jordan, Class of 2036

Posted on February 7, 2015 by alan

A month ago (Jan 8) this happy email from Peter Jordan ’03 and Rachael Relph ’03 appeared in my Inbox: Dear Reed Friends, Rachael and I are delighted to announce the birth of our son Kai Jordan.  In utero he … finish reading Welcome to Kai Alexander Jordan, Class of 2036

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