Biologyhttp://willamette.edu/news/categories/biology/index.rssWed, 18 Sep 2024 01:23:10 -0700Cascade Serverwebmaster@willamette.eduLiving in a materials science world: Professor Robert Macfarlane BA’04 treasures what he learned at Willamettehttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2023/12/rob-macfarlane.htmlThe associate professor at MIT, whose work has implications for climate and sustainability, energy, health, medicine, technology, and other fields, started with a degree in Biochemistry from Willamette.Wed, 06 Dec 2023 10:00:00 -0800¿ì»îÊÓƵResearchUndergraduateParentsFriendsStaffStudentsFacultyAlumniProspective StudentsMediaFeatured AlumniBiologyChemistryUniversity Communicationshttp://willamette.edu/news/3ccc9b649e6864932909dad3ee2d7a7eBiology professor Christopher Smith to give public lecturehttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2022/10/chris-smith-murdock-award.htmlChristopher Smith, biology professor, discusses climate change's impact on endangered species and renewable energy. ¿ì»îÊÓƵ: Nov. 7 at Paulus ¿ì»îÊÓƵ Hall.Wed, 26 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0700http://willamette.edu/news/e802af2b9e686493638cd6e73d9f42fcAcademic Honors and Awards announcedhttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2022/05/academic-awards-honors.htmlMore than 200 undergraduates are recipients of 2022 Academic Honors and Awards. Congratulations, Bearcats!Tue, 07 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0700¿ì»îÊÓƵUndergraduateLatin American StudiesComparative Literature and History of IdeasExercise ¿ì»îÊÓƵMathematicsArt HistoryHistoryAnthropologyEnvironmental and Earth ¿ì»îÊÓƵMusicPsychologyFilm StudiesPhysicsWomen’s and Gender StudiesPre-healthGermanEnglishBiologySpanishComputer ¿ì»îÊÓƵJapanese StudiesEconomicsFrench and Francophone StudiesPoliticsStudio ArtChemistryCivic Communication and MediaAmerican Ethnic StudiesRussianPublic HealthSociologyTheatreHallie Ford Museum of Arthttp://willamette.edu/news/f8143acc9e6864932b50106b4ccb0c68Seeing the unseen: research - News | Willamette Universityhttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2022/04/new-biology-microscope-classroom.htmlThe Department of Biology at Willamette University unveils a cutting-edge microscopy classroom, offering students unparalleled opportunities for research.Tue, 26 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0700ResearchUndergraduateBiologyhttp://willamette.edu/news/61221f0c9e68649308f46dc9ca2a9f77Biology professor honored with scientific research awardhttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2021/11/chris-smith-murdock-award.htmlWillamette University Professor Christopher Smith, earns the prestigious Lynwood W. Swanson Scientific Research Award from the M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust.Tue, 16 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0800ResearchBiologyhttp://willamette.edu/news/2a8568859e686493189da7d14a0dbbc0Student Scholarship Recognition Day(s) highlights student research and presentations in live virtual formathttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2021/05/ssrd-recap.htmlThe annual event was hosted virtually for the second consecutive year and expanded to a two-day format for the first time.Thu, 27 May 2021 16:15:00 -0700UndergraduateEnglishGermanChemistryWomen’s and Gender StudiesExercise ¿ì»îÊÓƵSpanishComputer ¿ì»îÊÓƵStudio ArtMathematicsTheatreFrench and Francophone StudiesEnvironmental and Earth ¿ì»îÊÓƵArt HistoryEconomicsComparative Literature and History of IdeasRussianLatin American StudiesAnthropologyPre-healthCivic Communication and MediaJapanese StudiesMusicAmerican Ethnic StudiesBiologySociologyPsychologyFilm StudiesPublic HealthPhysicsHistoryPoliticsAdvancementhttp://willamette.edu/news/afd9fe1c9e6864936377085f53fb30c4Academic Honors and Awards announcedhttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2021/05/academic-awards-honors.htmlMore than 200 undergraduates are recipients of 2021 Academic Honors and Awards. Congratulations, Bearcats!Thu, 06 May 2021 00:00:00 -0700¿ì»îÊÓƵUndergraduateMusicJapanese StudiesBiologyEconomicsAmerican Ethnic StudiesPre-healthStudio ArtComputer ¿ì»îÊÓƵFilm StudiesHistoryCivic Communication and MediaFrench and Francophone StudiesPoliticsPsychologyTheatreSociologyGermanEnglishArt HistoryMathematicsPhysicsEnvironmental and Earth ¿ì»îÊÓƵExercise ¿ì»îÊÓƵComparative Literature and History of IdeasLatin American StudiesSpanishChemistryRussianPublic HealthAnthropologyWomen’s and Gender StudiesHallie Ford Museum of Arthttp://willamette.edu/news/43b9e3a39e6864936377085f9d13fbb4Rosa León Zayas wins Renjen Prize for Faculty Excellencehttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2021/05/rosa-leon-zayas-wins-renjen-prize.htmlAssistant Professor Rosa León Zayas receives the 2021 Renjen Prize for Faculty Excellence, honoring her scholarly achievements and commitment to diversity.Tue, 04 May 2021 00:00:00 -0700¿ì»îÊÓƵDistinguished FacultyResearchUndergraduateBiologyhttp://willamette.edu/news/392dcd279e6864936377085fb1f27947Remembering Thetford Lodgehttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2020/10/thetford-lodge.htmlStudents, staff and faculty share photos and memories of Thetford Lodge, which was destroyed by unprecedented wildfires last month. Mon, 12 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0700Student LifeTraditionsStory CenterUndergraduateBiologyFacilities Managementhttp://willamette.edu/news/09ca1ef19e6864934769efc2e8c1a2d0More than 130 undergraduates honored http://willamette.edu/news/library/2020/05/academic-honors-awards-announced.htmlThe Willamette University College of Liberal Arts honored students’ academic achievements this week.Wed, 13 May 2020 15:00:00 -0700¿ì»îÊÓƵStory CenterUndergraduateArt HistoryMathematicsPsychologyComputer ¿ì»îÊÓƵSpanishAnthropologyMusicSociologyPoliticsChinese StudiesBiologyExercise ¿ì»îÊÓƵEnglishGermanHistoryWomen’s and Gender StudiesLatin American StudiesEconomicsAmerican Ethnic StudiesPhysicsJapanese StudiesFrench and Francophone StudiesCivic Communication and MediaReligious StudiesEnvironmental and Earth ¿ì»îÊÓƵStudio ArtRussianDeanhttp://willamette.edu/news/101df85d9e6864937e11fa6e61c83dbeStudent-run EMS offers great career preparationhttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2020/01/students-run-emergency-medical-services.htmlWillamette Emergency Medical Service is one of two services of its kind registered in state. Mon, 06 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -0800Student Life¿ì»îÊÓƵUndergraduateStory CenterStudentsProspective StudentsExercise ¿ì»îÊÓƵChemistryPublic HealthBiologyCampus SafetyAdmissionhttp://willamette.edu/news/2010e8d79e6864937e11fa6e260d1f96Biology lab guides alum beyond graduationhttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2019/12/lab-guides-biology-alum.htmlIn his first week as a postdoctoral fellow at the University of Texas, Alfredo Zuniga ’12 relied on old notes from his Willamette biology class to teach students. Wed, 11 Dec 2019 00:00:00 -0800Colleges That Change Lives¿ì»îÊÓƵI AmStory CenterUndergraduateProspective StudentsAlumniBiologyWillamette AcademyAlumni and Parent Relationshttp://willamette.edu/news/d81073c99e6864937e11fa6e30d29ab8Biology alum gives keynote at United Nations General Assembly http://willamette.edu/news/library/2019/10/biology-alum-united-nations.htmlPat Keys' speech to the second committee focused on climate change, global wealth inequality and sustainability. Mon, 14 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0700HomepageAlumniBiologyEnvironmental and Earth ¿ì»îÊÓƵAlumni and Parent Relationshttp://willamette.edu/news/ac64398a9e6864937e11fa6ed97f6a40Collaborative research catalyzes career http://willamette.edu/news/library/2019/08/compton-undergraduate-research-leads-to-career.htmlUndergraduate research experiences catalyzed the career of Alex Compton ’06, virologist and lead investigator at the National Cancer Institute. Tue, 20 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0700¿ì»îÊÓƵColleges That Change LivesResearchStory CenterUndergraduateI AmAlumniProspective StudentsBiologyhttp://willamette.edu/news/b0d964529e6864936e2680d726270f15Alumna builds bridges to a healthier futurehttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2019/07/victoria-black-horse-medical-school.htmlMedical resident Victoria Black Horse ’13 laid her foundation for medical school at Willamette University and continues to mentor Native American students entering the field. Mon, 01 Jul 2019 15:00:00 -0700CollaborationColleges That Change Lives¿ì»îÊÓƵMottoDiversityUndergraduateStory CenterI AmBiologyPre-healthAnthropologyAlumni and Parent RelationsMulticultural Affairshttp://willamette.edu/news/af5c4c629e6864935d73530fd20f6760More than 130 undergraduates recognized at Academic Honors and Awards http://willamette.edu/news/library/2019/04/academic-honors-awards.htmlWillamette University College of Liberal Arts honored students’ academic achievements at a ceremony April 29 in Cat Cavern.Tue, 30 Apr 2019 15:40:00 -0700¿ì»îÊÓƵUndergraduateLatin American StudiesPoliticsCivic Communication and MediaRussianHistoryComputer ¿ì»îÊÓƵPhysicsSpanishChinese StudiesFrench and Francophone StudiesJapanese StudiesPsychologyWomen’s and Gender StudiesMathematicsSociologyExercise ¿ì»îÊÓƵBiologyFilm StudiesEnvironmental and Earth ¿ì»îÊÓƵMusicComparative Literature and History of IdeasAmerican Ethnic StudiesAnthropologyEnglishGermanReligious StudiesEconomicsArt Historyhttp://willamette.edu/news/6fc3955f9e6864935d73530fdce25a39A Growing Threathttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2019/04/battle-lab.htmlStudents in Willamette’s ‘Battle Lab’ target cancer cells.Wed, 17 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0700¿ì»îÊÓƵResearchUndergraduateStory CenterProspective StudentsChemistryBiologyhttp://willamette.edu/news/2bf166759e6864935d73530f1df44470Chasing down a childhood dreamhttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2019/04/chasing-down-a-childhood-dream.htmlSarah Pope '13 credits Willamette University for her journey from biology to veterinary medicine, equipped with skills and confidence for her future.Mon, 15 Apr 2019 17:00:00 -0700Colleges That Change Lives¿ì»îÊÓƵGlobalStudent LifeUndergraduateI AmStory CenterBiologyPre-healthAlumni and Parent RelationsAdmissionhttp://willamette.edu/news/1395fd7b9e6864935d73530f14cd7cbbStudents find ‘all races, all research fields’ represented at science conferencehttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2018/11/sacnas-conference.htmlWillamette students present summer research at the Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics & Native Americans in ¿ì»îÊÓƵ conference.Tue, 13 Nov 2018 11:30:00 -0800DiversityResearchCollaborationDistinguished FacultyStudent Life¿ì»îÊÓƵUndergraduateI AmEnvironmental and Earth ¿ì»îÊÓƵExercise ¿ì»îÊÓƵBiologyPhysics3+2 EngineeringMathematicsChemistryUniversity Communicationshttp://willamette.edu/news/f533e1219e6864937d81400b964b55beWillamette celebrates indigenous peoplehttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2018/10/indigenous-peoples-day.html¿ì»îÊÓƵs, presentations and a film commemorate Indigenous Peoples’ Day in October. Mon, 01 Oct 2018 10:45:00 -0700DiversityTraditionsResearchArtsUndergraduateHistoryBiologyHallie Ford Museum of ArtCouncil on Diversity and Social Justicehttp://willamette.edu/news/17a512de9e68649346e520915bac1caa