Category Archives: Exciting News

Prof. Julie Fry is 2017 Henry Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar

Posted on August 8, 2017 by alan

Prof. Julie Fry [2008-], who was recently profiled in the December 2016 issue of Reed magazine under Teaching. Reaching. Inspiring., can now add another accolade. The Camille and Henry Dreyfus Foundation has selected her as one of its seven Henry Dreyfus Teacher-Scholars for … finish reading Prof. Julie Fry is 2017 Henry Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar

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Phi Beta Kappa Takes in Chemists from 2015-17

Posted on July 7, 2017 by alan

Every May, just two or three days before graduation, the Dean of the Faculty announces the most recent group of Reed seniors to be elected to the Phi Beta Kappa honorary society. Here are the PBK “chemists” from three most-recent classes. … finish reading Phi Beta Kappa Takes in Chemists from 2015-17

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Prof. Geraldine Richmond, 2017 Vollum Awardee

Posted on June 6, 2017 by alan

The recipient of the 2017 Vollum Award for Distinguished Accomplishment in Science and Technology is University of Oregon chemist, Prof. Geraldine (Geri) Richmond. Prof. Richmond is one of those very special scientists who can work on a broad scale, achieving international … finish reading Prof. Geraldine Richmond, 2017 Vollum Awardee

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Alumni News from Reed Magazine, June 2016

Posted on March 10, 2017 by alan

The Reed Magazine always carries a broad spectrum of articles, and Within Reach, the June 2016 issue, is no exception. There are articles on a diverse set of alumni pursuits (can you say, “emergency planning – gunpowder – prosthetic limbs” … finish reading Alumni News from Reed Magazine, June 2016

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Prof. Kelly Chacón “on Tap” with Biochemistry

Posted on January 6, 2017 by alan

The Clinton Street Theatre near the Reed campus is currently offering Science on Tap, an evening lecture series that features an inviting beer-and-soft-chair approach to learning science. This past week’s celebrity scientist “on tap” was Reed’s newest biochemistry professor, Kelly Chacón (2015-), who spoke to a large … finish reading Prof. Kelly Chacón “on Tap” with Biochemistry

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New Chem Lab Opens

Posted on June 10, 2016 by alan

The Arthur F. Scott Chemistry Building is going strong in its third decade. Aside from small and occasional lab/office retrofits, no major changes ever seemed to be in order. Then, over winter break, a major ground-floor renovation project gave Room 106 an entirely … finish reading New Chem Lab Opens

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Periodic Table 103, Bulletin Board 0

Posted on April 29, 2016 by alan

Late one night several seniors entered the student lounge intent upon some long-unfinished business: to replace the seldom used bulletin boards with a hand-painted Periodic Table of the Elements.

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Science Friday Explores Reed’s “Nuclear Option”

Posted on June 23, 2014 by alan

National Public Radio’s weekly science news show, Science Friday, came to Portland recently and spoke with Ilana Novakoski ’16 about Reed’s research reactor. Ilana was interviewed onstage by the show’s host, Ira Flatow, and also conducted an audio tour of … finish reading Science Friday Explores Reed’s “Nuclear Option”

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Danielle Draper ’13 wins Class of ’21 award

Posted on June 10, 2013 by alan

The Class of ’21 Award is a Reed alumni-endowed award that recognizes creative work involving an unusual degree of initiative and spontaneity. This year’s winner is chemist Danielle Draper ’13, “NO₂ effects on nighttime secondary organic aerosol (SOA) formation” (adv. … finish reading Danielle Draper ’13 wins Class of ’21 award

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Cole Perkinson ’13 Wins Watson Fellowship

Posted on May 18, 2013 by alan

Cole Perkinson, who will graduate Monday with an interdisciplinary degree in chemistry-physics, happens to a wonderfully talented musician with eclectic tastes. Many classmates still remember when he ‘brought the house down’ on the last day of intro chem with his … finish reading Cole Perkinson ’13 Wins Watson Fellowship

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