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Mathematics

Math professor takes interdisciplinary approach to climate and energy

Professor Malgorzata Peszynska's current NSF-funded research takes an interdisciplinary approach to models important for global climate and energy studies.

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Alumni and Friends

Alumna spotlight: Suzanne McGrath

More than 40 years later, Suzanne McGrath still uses her math degree.

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Alumni and Friends

Alumna spotlight

Integrative Biology alumna Megan Cook’s (’09) boundless enthusiasm for the ocean has taken her far

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Students

Student spotlight

Claire Ostertag-Hill is using DNA sequencing and genetic screening tools to analyze virus genes

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Alumni and Friends

Alumna spotlight: Karen Wooley '88

Chemistry alumna Karen Wooley’s (’88) exemplary academic career began at Washington University and continued at Texas A&M University.

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Physics

Faculty spotlight: Janet Tate

In a career spanning 25 years, physics professor Janet Tate has skillfully balanced brilliant research, creative, cutting-edge collaborations and outstanding teaching and mentorship.

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Chemistry

Student spotlight: Stephanie Pleasant

Originally, a nursing major, Stephanie Pleasant worked in a Chemistry research lab one summer and was hooked.

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Faculty and Staff

Faculty spotlight: Jane Lubchenco

As Distinguished University Professor and Advisor in Marine Studies, Jane Lubchenco heads the development of a multi-million dollar new marine studies campus.

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Students

BioHealth Sciences student featured in the Barometer

"Everything I learned in biology I feel like is now applicable.”

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Mathematics

Market demands graduates with data analysis skills

Everyone from Google and Netflix to Walmart, Gap and the federal government are hiring people with statistical skills and expertise.

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Faculty and Staff

Physics professor named endowed Faculty Scholar

Physics Professor Janet Tate has been named the first Dr. Russ and Dolores Gorman Faculty Scholar.

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Chemistry

Chemists capture elusive iron compound

Chemistry researchers have successfully isolated a much-sought after iron compound—the most abundant form of iron in natural systems.