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Excellence in Teaching Award to Prof. Manus Patten

Each year the undergraduate students of the Georgetown College have the opportunity to vote for a professor that deserves to be recognized. From his teaching style in class to…

May 1, 2015

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Kaley Beins and Sarah Kramer win Fulbright Fellowships, and Sarah Waye wins Goldwater Scholarship

Georgetown students go above and beyond, especially in the field of science. The most successful and driven students qualify themselves to be recognized for different,…

May 1, 2015

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A Piece of the MS Puzzle

Assistant Professor of Biology Jeffrey Huang investigates complex interactions in the brain in the hope of improving therapies for MS.…

March 3, 2015

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Trey Picou and Sweta Batni receive Sigma Xi grants

These outstanding graduate students are encouraged to continue their research with the honor of the Sigma Xi.…

January 7, 2015

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Heidi Elmendorf Named D.C. Professor of The Year

Heidi Elmendorf an associate professor in Georgetown College’s biology department, is being honored as the 2014 Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching’s District…

November 20, 2014

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Microbes: the Good, the Bad, and the Harmless

Assistant Professor of Biology Shaun Brinsmade studies how microbes can change from harmless to. …

November 10, 2014

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Going Green for The Long Haul Biology In the News

Noyes came to Georgetown very dedicated to the idea of majoring in biology of global health but then realized that wasn’t her passion and decided to shift her major in…

October 20, 2014

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Sara Gianfagna, David Schaffer and Nimrah Baig receive awards at Tropaia

Each year the most impressive and outstanding graduating seniors are recognized for their hard work. Both the Biology Medal and the Dr. Michael Barrette medal are incredible…

May 16, 2014

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Dr. Steven Singer promoted to full Professor

Starting as an associate professor, Dr. Singer has exhibited the mentality, drive, and capability necessary to progress to the next level. With different interests and areas of…

May 1, 2014

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Talking Neurons

Neuroscientists at Georgetown investigate how communication occurs between cells of the brain. Understanding this could help us understand neurological disorders. This…

April 24, 2014