Natural Sciences Archives - Page 15 of 15

Mapping a Clearer Picture of Air Pollution’s Effects

Atmospheric Chemistry Karena McKinneyAssociate Professor of Chemistry On a smoggy day, when it’s harder to see the skyline, we get a glimpse of something else: The complex story of our air. From driving cars to spraying chemicals to making electricity, modern life sends a cocktail of gases…

For Fulbright Scholar Professor Dasan Thamattoor, Organic Chemistry is Global

Professor of Chemistry Dasan Thamattoor is taking his research on the road. Thamattoor has been named a Fulbright Global Scholar, an award that will allow him to conduct research in organic chemistry in Japan and the Czech Republic, and teach in Singapore. Several Colby student researchers will be in tow.

Time-Traveling Through Antarctic Ice

Earth and Climate Sciences Bess KoffmanAssistant Professor of Geology From the outside, a plug of ice extracted from the depths of an Antarctic glacier might look like just that: ice. But that cylinder of frozen water contains an invisible layer cake of data about Earth’s atmosphere…

Colby Tackles Climate Change with New Gift for Environment Lab

WATERVILLE, Maine — Colby College’s leadership on environmental issues got stronger this week with the announcement of a gift to support academic research, internships, and global experiences focused on environmental sustainability and climate change. The program is part of a larger plan to create funded opportunities for Colby students, giving…