Topic: Research
Sticking to It
One gecko’s trip across a hotel ceiling in Hawaii led Kellar Autumn to found an entirely new subfield of scientific research. Learn why the professor of biology turned down a promising career in industry to mentor students at Lewis & Clark. Read more in the Chronicle.
The New Environmentalism
Blending coursework from surprisingly diverse disciplines, Lewis & Clark’s Environmental Studies Program pushes students to consider the interactions of humans and the planet in expansive and innovative ways. The Mellon Foundation has recognized the academically rigorous program with a grant that supports a national dialogue and international research. Read more in the Chronicle and the Oregonian.
Prestigious Grant Rewards Teaching, Supports Scholarship
Assistant Professor of English Karen Gross recently won the Graves Award for her outstanding work as a teacher, receiving a $10,000 grant to fund her research on Geoffrey Chaucer’s Italian influences. Gross is the fifth Lewis & Clark College professor to win the award.
Studying Spider Venom
Greta Binford, assistant professor of biology and the recipient of a National Science Foundation grant, investigates some of the world’s deadliest spiders. Watch her milk a spider to gather raw material for her research.
Big Science
Three members of the science faculty received large grants to fund training and interdisciplinary research for undergraduate students. They’ll study subjects ranging from ribosomes to spider venom. Learn more.
Worm Scholar
Greg Hermann, assistant professor of biology, has more than a hundred worm families stashed in his freezer. These specimens are a vital source for research and for teaching students how a multicellular animal develops, functions, and mutates. Read more about Hermann’s research.

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