biology
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Cornell College awarded $1 million grant to support research
The National Science Foundation’s Division of Environmental Biology awarded Cornell College a $1 million grant to support research led by biology professor Marty Condon.
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Eight courses heading off campus
Dozens of students in eight different courses will spend Block 6 off campus, going as far afield as the Bahamas, Belize, Rome, and New Zealand.
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Exhibit on Shakespeare and the four humors
Cornell College will host the U.S. National Library of Medicine exhibit “‘And there’s the humor of it’: Shakespeare and the four humors” from Jan. 19 through Feb. 28 in Cole Library with a presentation on Jan. 29.
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Best-selling author speaking Jan. 28
Sam Kean, a best-selling science author, will speak about neuroscience and his latest book, “The Dueling Neurosurgeons,” at 11:15 a.m. on Jan. 28 at Cornell College.
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Doing serious work in silly makeup
Lydia Meece, a senior at Cornell College, took part in an internship in Peru with two organizations dedicated to clowning and public health.
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Fellowship leads to publication, opportunities after graduation
David Yamaguchi co-authored a paper published in the journal Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences after a summer Cornell Fellowship at the University of Iowa’s department of biochemistry.
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Biology professor warns of dangers of multitasking
Biology Professor and neuroscientist Barbara Christie-Pope explains why one thing at a time—and One Course At A Time—is the best bet.
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Mildenstein involved in Guam bat count
Tammy Mildenstein, a newly-hired professor of biology, planned the first-ever survey of Mariana fruit bats this summer.
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Tiny flies, big research
Biology Professor Marty Condon’s research into the genetics of tropical flies includes numerous students, and several alumni, who have traveled with her to the tropics. Twice her findings have appeared in Science.
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Fellowship leads Howard to a career in public health
Hayden Howard ’14 is committed to public health policy with a job offer from an occupational healthcare company, an application to a Master’s of Public Health program, and interviews for positions that would deal directly with public health issues.
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Condon publishes new research in Science
Marty Condon, professor of biology at Cornell College, has studied flies in the tropics for years. In a paper published in Science this week, she reports evidence that there is more to a fly’s ecological niche than where it lives and what it eats—you have to look at what eats the fly, as well.
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Thedacare internship information session
Dimensions is currently recruiting for a paid ($15/Hr) summer internship at the Thedacare Center for Healthcare Value in Appleton, Wisconsin. The internship is open to students in all majors, but is designed for students who are interested in healthcare, particularly in the areas of healthcare policy, administration and delivery.
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Science Cafe: Eat. Drink. Talk science.
Dr. Gabriele Ludewig of the University of Iowa College of Public Health will lead an informal discussion about hazardous chemicals, the environment and the potential impact on your health.
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Student receives research grant
Jarod Armenta ’15 has been awarded a research grant from the Beta Beta Beta Research Foundation and will present his findings at a future TriBeta convention.
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How to land a summer research position
We’ll discuss how research experience will help your development as a scientist, how to locate and apply for campus and off-campus opportunities, and provide you with a packet of information which includes a spreadsheet highlighting external research competitions, a sample resume and personal statement, and rules of etiquette for requesting a letter of recommendation. Oct. 28 at 11:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Shaw conference room in Thomas Commons.
Cornell College awarded $1 million grant to support research 
Eight courses heading off campus 
Exhibit on Shakespeare and the four humors 
Best-selling author speaking Jan. 28 
Doing serious work in silly makeup 
Fellowship leads to publication, opportunities after graduation 
Biology professor warns of dangers of multitasking 
Mildenstein involved in Guam bat count 
Fellowship leads Howard to a career in public health 
Condon publishes new research in Science 
Student receives research grant