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Biology News

News, events and happenings from the Randolph College Biology department.

5/13/2013 — Randolph College Announces New Equine Studies Minor
Program offers more options for students
12/10/2012 — Randolph students teach science at local elementary school
Fifth graders at Dearington Elementary School learned about bacteria and conducted scientific experiments with the help of Randolph College students studying microbiology.
12/1/2012 — Randolph Magazine: Dawkins Returns
Community members pack Smith Hall Theatre to hear evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins
9/20/2012 — Students get experience with natural history collection
9/4/2012 — Research in Organic Garden featured on local news broadcast
Research by biology professor Adam Houlihan, Laura Word ’13, and Michael Taylor ’13 was featured in several news stories related to organic food.
8/31/2012 — New Biology Professor Joins Randolph's Faculty
Amanda Rumore's research focuses on fungi that cause allergies and asthma
8/31/2012 — New Biology Professor Joins Randolph's Faculty
Amanda Rumore's research focuses on fungi that cause allergies and asthma
8/23/2012 — Philadelphia Zoo internship proves ‘priceless experience’ for Randolph student
Sara Graul ’13 spent her summer teaching people about animals and conservation and conducted research at the zoo.
7/26/2012 — Randolph Professor and Alumna Receive Academy of Science Grant
Biology professor Doug Shedd and Emily Patton Smith were awarded a grant that will allow them continue research on the College's natural history collections
7/20/2012 — Grass and free-range chicken diets: Students lead research with organic garden chickens
Laura Word ’13, a chemistry major, thought of this research project exploring the affect of grassland on chicken health. Michael Taylor ’13, an environmental studies major, and Adam Houlihan, a biology professor, joined the project.
5/23/2012 — Randolph College Recognized for Work With Area Teachers
Randolph was one of only six in the state to receive award from the Virginia Math and Science Coalition
3/27/2012 — Lynchburg Bird Club Donates Money to Biology Department
The donation will help pay for a new museum cabinet to house the department's growing collection of avian study specimens
3/23/2012 — WDBJ7 Features Michael Shermer
Shermer was the keynote speaker for Randolph's 2012 Science Festival
3/23/2012 — 2012 Science Festival Keynote Speaker Receives Media Coverage
Michael Shermer's demonstration to class featured on WSET
3/13/2012 — Randolph College's Science Festival Scheduled for March 22-25
Multi-day event will offer something for everyone
2/28/2012 — Katelin Shugart-Schmidt '10 wins Virginia Tech Graduate Woman of the Year Award
2/2/2012 — 2006 Alumna Receives AAUW Fellowship
The prestigious fellowship from the American Association of University Women will provide funding while Naomi Hollingfield Ondrasek completes her dissertation
8/5/2011 — Katrin Schenk's work profiled in Nature.
Article details her work on the bioinformatics of mouse behavior
7/19/2011 — Randolph College Students Study Edible Landscaping
Summer Research Project looked at use of landscaping plants to provide fruit, nuts, and berries
4/11/2011 — Randolph Magazine Feature Story: The Art of Science
Lydia Kirchner '11 blends passions for art and biology to curate exhibit at the Maier Museum of Art.
3/28/2011 — Jim Kwon to Conduct Alzheimers Research This Summer
Student selected for coveted paid assistantship at the University of Nebraska Medical Center.
12/1/2010 — Natural Treasures
Three preservation properties provide unique outdoor classrooms.
12/1/2010 — Feature: Into the Woods
Ron Gettinger researches American beech tree nut production cycles.
5/20/2010 — Biology Professor Awarded Grant for Beech Tree Research
The grant from VFIC will expand Ron Gettinger’s multi-year study of the patterns of growth and nut production in American beech trees
5/20/2010 — Biology Professor Awarded Grant for Beech Tree Research
The grant from VFIC will expand Ron Gettinger’s multi-year study of the patterns of growth and nut production in American beech trees
4/16/2010 — Randolph College Annual Spring Dance Concert Highlighted
News & Advance features student performance
4/1/2010 — Randolph Magazine Feature Story: BioTech Breakthrough
Calcimedica founder Gonul Velicelebi '73 works to control the inflammation caused by autoimmune diseases.
4/1/2010 — Randolph Magazine Feature Story: Love of the Game
Lacrosse players always seem to carry around a stick and a ball for the random moments when it's possible to toss with someone.
4/1/2010 — Randolph Magazine Feature Story: Choreographing the Science of Dance
Brittany Dickey ’10 merges her interests in biology and dance into a double major.
10/14/2009 — Randolph Students/Faculty Hold Strong Showing at MARCUS Conference
Regional conference promotes scholarship and research activities of undergraduate students
4/17/2009 — Marwa Latif Presents Poster at Symposium
Study examined mercury contamination in swallow eggs.
4/17/2009 — Ashleigh Pogue Presents Research at Symposium
Study looks at genetic anomaly that causes HIV/AIDS immunity.
4/17/2009 — Marwa Latif Presents Research at Symposium
Study looks at the role of insulin in women with polycystic ovarian syndrome.
3/18/2009 — Alumna's Book of Poetry Published to Coincide with Darwin's Birthday
Kelley Swain's senior honors project lays groundwork for "Darwin's Microscope"
2/27/2009 — Professor Talks Salmonella
Jennifer Arrington provides insight on peanut butter recall on WSET
2/12/2009 — Randolph College Honors Charles Darwin
Special presentation offers interdisciplinary view of Darwin's impact
1/21/2009 — Randolph Professor Discusses Peanut Butter Scare
Biologist Jennifer Arrington talks to WSET about food issues
2/13/2008 — Randolph College Awards Tenure to Faculty Members
Faculty represent wide array of disciplines