Category Archives: Current Students

Fresh Squid at the Senior Dinner!

Posted on April 29, 2012 by alan

When I arrived at Reed, the chemistry majors told me that they refered to themselves as "squids". Perhaps that label went the same way as Old Reed, but a fresh group of squids, graduating seniors plus faculty, got together last … finish reading Fresh Squid at the Senior Dinner!

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Student Awards Announced

Posted on April 7, 2012 by alan

Two biochemistry/molecular biology seniors, Gabe Butterfield '12 and Michael Gonzalez '12, have received research funding from the Davis Projects for Peace. Their project will take place in Djibouti, Africa this summer and will involve testing samples for the presence and … finish reading Student Awards Announced

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Alumni News from Reed Magazine, December ’11

Posted on March 27, 2012 by alan

What better way for Reed Magazine to celebrate Reed’s centennial than by printing a 100-year look back in the form of The New (OLDE) Reed Almanac. A compendium of the places where chemists reared their heads in the Reed Almanac … finish reading Alumni News from Reed Magazine, December ’11

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Visit Us at the San Diego ACS Meeting

Posted on March 21, 2012 by alan

Spring break is over, classes are back in full swing, and a few Reedies are going to travel to San Diego for the ACS national meeting. Here are some ideas on how to find Reedies at the ACS meeting. Prof. … finish reading Visit Us at the San Diego ACS Meeting

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Alumni News from Reed Magazine, September ’11

Posted on February 28, 2012 by alan

The cover of the Reed Magazine’s fall issue asked, What is a Reedie, Anyway? That’s a tough one. Perhaps these news items from the magazine can help you figure out what a Reedie chemist might be.

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Paul Whittredge ’12 Sets Record for 2 Mile Journey

Posted on February 27, 2012 by alan

I just picked this news up from the Reed Magazine blog: Chem major Paul Whittredge ’12 shattered a longstanding Reed track record on Saturday, running two miles in 10:21.7 seconds, and demolishing the previous time, which had stood since 1956, … finish reading Paul Whittredge ’12 Sets Record for 2 Mile Journey

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Monitoring Rocky Mountain Aerosols with Julie Fry

Posted on November 18, 2011 by alan

Most chemists look for a high-class lab to conduct experiments in, but not Julie Fry, Reed’s roving environmental chemist. She takes a more DIY approach, setting up her camp (and a lab of sorts) wherever her research program takes her. … finish reading Monitoring Rocky Mountain Aerosols with Julie Fry

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Reedies at the American Chemical Society National Meeting in Denver

Posted on September 6, 2011 by alan

Hurricane Irene and canceled plane flights notwithstanding, thousands of chemists were still willing and able to visit Denver, Colorado last week for the Fall 2011 national meeting of the American Chemical Society. Tucked into this group were quite a few … finish reading Reedies at the American Chemical Society National Meeting in Denver

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Alumni News from Reed Magazine June ’10

Posted on July 21, 2011 by alan

We are slowing working our way through a pile of recent Reed magazines. The June ’10 issue contains a number of tidbits featuring Reed chemists … The inside cover is an ad for the Annual Fund. Ida Peric ’10 is … finish reading Alumni News from Reed Magazine June ’10

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Constance Bailey ’10 reports from Germany

Posted on July 23, 2009 by alan

Connie is spending her summer as a research assistant at the Hans-Knoll Institute in Jena, Germany where she is working in the lab of Prof. Christian Hertweck. The opportunity came about in an unusual way. Connie, motivated by some articles … finish reading Constance Bailey ’10 reports from Germany