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“Spiderwoman” Sits Down with Big Biology Podcast
Biology professor and spider expert Greta Binford is the featured guest on the latest Big Biology podcast! Listen to the episode to hear Greta answer the question of whether venom use is based on body size, and how venom from Spiderman applies to this question.
Biogeochemist Julia Huggins Awarded Vanier Scholarship
Julia Huggins BA ’13 has been awarded the Vanier Scholarship to continue her PhD in biogeochemistry at the University of British Columbia, where she is the chief scientist of the oceanography research program. The scholarship will fund her research on oxygen loss in the oceans and the environmental impact of marine microorganisms.
Changes to Biology Curriculum
The Biology department is delighted to announce three new introductory courses for the major.
NIH supports Wormland, too
NIH AREA Award to Dr. Greg Hermann’s research program
National Science Foundation Invests (Again) in “Wormland”
Biology professor Greg Hermann has been awarded a nearly half-million dollar grant from the National Science Foundation, his third NSF grant since joining Lewis & Clark. His three-year project on the development of lysosome-related organelles in nematodes will engage between 25 and 55 undergraduates each year in mentored, investigative, and original research.
Professors Bring Science to the Pubs, and the Public
On August 16, Associate Professor of Psychology Erik Nilsen will be the featured guest at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry’s popular Science Pub Series. Nilsen’s talk is entitled, “Melding Digital and Tangible Toys to Support Creative Play for Preschoolers.”
Assistant Professor of Biology Tamily Weissman-Unni Wins Major NSF Award
The pursuit of a better understanding of how the brain grows and functions is the goal of Tamily Weissman-Unni’s research laboratory. Now Weissman has been named a recipient of a National Science Foundation CAREER award that will support her research and teaching over the next five years.
Nervous System Development in Zebrafish Embryos
Murdock Grant for Tamily Weissman’s work with zebrafish.
Plant and Oomycete Diversity
NSF Grant for Margaret Metz’s project, “Dynamical interactions between plant and oomycete biodiversity in a temperate forest.”
Private University Products & News Magazine features Kellar Autumn
The inter-disciplinary approaches that frame his teaching and scholarship flourish at Lewis & Clark in an environment that fosters creative thinking in curriculum development and innovative pedagogical approaches.
Student discovers new species, auctions naming opportunity
With funding from the National Science Foundation, Alex Young ’15 spent his summer immersed in the forests of eastern Kansas. A typical day of his research internship—pursued after deriving inspiration from a book recommended by William Swindells Sr. Professor of Natural Sciences Paulette Bierzychudek—included climbing trees and collecting moss and lichen samples for later laboratory study.
Alumna publishes undergraduate research in Zoology journal
A biology and mathematics double major, Kristen Crandell BA ’09 has published her undergraduate research as the cover story in the journal Zoology.
Popular Mechanics, National Geographic highlight professor’s work with geckos
Popular Mechanics recently turned to Professor of Biology Kellar Autumn to describe how geckos stick to walls and ceilings, and to explain what that understanding means for the future of manufacturing.
Professor lends unique perspective to Science Friday
Greta Binford, associate professor of biology and renowned researcher of venomous spiders, recently appeared on a special Portland edition of Science Friday. The Public Radio International program—heard weekly by more than a million listeners—first featured Binford’s arachnid expertise in 2007.
Alumnus honored for contributions to science education
Charlie Morgan BA ’08, a graduate student in the chemistry and chemical biology PhD program at the University of California at San Francisco (UCSF), recently won one of the school’s public service awards for outstanding service to the community.
National Science Foundation honors five alumni for leadership potential
Five Lewis & Clark alumni received prestigious National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowships for demonstrating promise as leaders in their fields.
Students present research findings at Northwest conference
Lewis & Clark students presented a diverse array of research findings to an audience of more than 500 people at the Murdock College Science Research Program’s recent Conference on Undergraduate Research.
Biology professor honored for work to advance science education
Gary Reiness, associate dean and professor of biology, has been named a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS).
Alumni Profile: Micah Depper BA ’10
Meet Micah Depper BA ’10, a biology major.
Powerful microscope provides new focus for sciences
With a grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF), Lewis & Clark has acquired a laser scanning confocal microscope for research use by students and faculty in the biology, chemistry, and physics departments.
Powerful microscope provides new focus for sciences
With a grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF), Lewis & Clark has acquired a laser scanning confocal microscope for research use by students and faculty in the biology, chemistry, and physics departments.
Students investigate the effects of invasive plant species removal
Michelle Garfias ’15 and Janel Hull ’15 worked with Paulette Bierzychudek, William Swindells Sr. Professor of Natural Sciences, to study the effect of removing invasive plant species from River View Natural Area in Southwest Portland.
Professor shares the science behind a super power
Associate Professor of Biology Kellar Autumn is no stranger to the idea that super powers exist—at least in nature. The geckos in his adhesion research have often been likened to superheroes.
Beautiful Brains
A collaboration between a biology professor and her students is yielding stunning results.
New neuroscience minor engages students across disciplines
Drawing together biology, chemistry, psychology, mathematics, and sociology, neuroscience is a field between many disciplines. Its researchers explore complex, diverse questions—such as how the brain communicates chemically and how individuals communicate verbally. In the fall of 2013, this cutting-edge field comes to Lewis & Clark.
New Biology Faculty Member - Dr. Norma Velazquez Ulloa
Get to know Assistant Professor of Biology Norma Velazquez Ulloa, who joins the faculty this Fall.
Senior Profile: Lamar Curry ’13
Get to know Lamar Curry ’13, a biology major.
Senior Profile: Molli Bauke ’13
Get to know Molli Bauke ’13, a major in biology and recipient of a Fulbright award.
“I got caught on a sunny day.” Lamar Curry (‘13)
Switching positions: Lamar Curry sprints toward the future.
National Science Foundation honors alumni for leadership potential
Two Lewis & Clark alumni received prestigious National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowships for demonstrating promise as leaders in their fields. - EVENTSThere are no upcoming events. Please see our past events.
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Moss Appreciation Week: Macro-Photography Workshop
Moss Appreciation Week continues with a macro-photography workshop led by educational technologist Justin Counts! Join us Tuesday, February 11 at 4 pm in the IT TV Studio. Email naturalhistoryclub@lclark.edu for more details and to reserve a place.
Moss Identification Workshop!!
The Natural History Club is proud to bring you another Moss Identification Workshop!
Kick off Moss Appreciation Week with John Christy, Herbarium Manager at PSU, with this workshop on Sunday, February 9, from 1:00-3:00 pm in the Watzek Library Classroom. Email naturalhistoryclub@lclark.edu to reserve your place!
Biology Seminar Series
Speakers will visit campus to give a talk about their ongoing research in biology.
There will also be information sessions about teaching, grad school, and summer research. The course is open to all juniors and seniors, regardless of major.
Students attending seminars have a chance to have dinner with one of the speakers
Biology Seminar Series
Speakers will visit campus to give a talk about their ongoing research in biology.
There will also be information sessions about teaching, grad school, and summer research. The course is open to all juniors and seniors, regardless of major.
Students attending seminars have a chance to have dinner with one of the speakers
Biology Seminar Series
Speakers will visit campus to give a talk about their ongoing research in biology.
There will also be information sessions about teaching, grad school, and summer research. The course is open to all juniors and seniors, regardless of major.
Students attending seminars have a chance to have dinner with one of the speakers
Fall Fungi Friday Walk is back!!!
Alumna Seren Villwock ’19 returns to lead our second annual Fall Friday Fungi Walk. Meet in front of the library Friday, November 22 at 4pm.
Biology Seminar Series
Speakers will visit campus to give a talk about their ongoing research in biology.
There will also be information sessions about teaching, grad school, and summer research. The course is open to all juniors and seniors, regardless of major.
Students attending seminars have a chance to have dinner with one of the speakers
