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Foot Gecko 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.

18 September 2008

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Paddling 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.

7 July 2008

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Karen Gross 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.

28 March 2008

Greta 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.

24 April 2007

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Binford 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.

6 October 2006

Hermann 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.

10 April 2006