Susanna Barrett SC ’19 has always been interested in DNA. This love developed at a young age, when Barrett was able to engage in
High-speed imaging: Science that might just save the world
Films like “Armageddon,” “Deep Impact,” and the aptly named mini-series “Asteroid” all tell the fictional story of a deadly asteroid impact. In reality, the
Combatting exclusivity in STEM fields
For many students, STEM fields feel exclusive, and for good reason. Oftentimes, students have poor experiences in high school and feel they need to
Students weigh in on ‘Keckxit’
When Bethany Reim PZ ’19 first heard about Claremont McKenna College’s decision to leave the Keck Science Department, commonly referred to as “Keckxit,” she
Can oceans forecast the future of climate change?
A recent report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, a global body that assesses science related to climate change, found that Earth’s temperature
Connecting chemistry and the arts: Gillian Holzer explores Margaret Fowler Garden’s wall painting
Gillian Holzer SC ’19 has a passion for art history. As an intern for Zebala & Partners this past summer, she was able to
CMC to withdraw from Keck Science Department, create own department
By Meghan Bobrowsky and Samuel Breslow Claremont McKenna College has decided to withdraw from the W.M. Keck Science Department to create its own science
Shakeout: Preparing for the next great California earthquake
It’s not a question of “if,” but “when.” Southern California is overdue for a large earthquake. Scientists have determined that the likelihood of a
Is ‘Pseudonocardia’ the next superhero?
At the W.M. Keck Science Department, professor Ethan Van Arnam’s lab is working with real-life superheroes. Located on the second floor in a newly
Seeds: An untold story
Seeds form the base on which all the food we consume is built. They come in an array of sizes, shapes, and varieties. We