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Observer Staff Report | Wednesday, July 10, 2019
Robert A. Schulz, a professor of biological sciences at Notre Dame, died Saturday, the University announced in a press release Wednesday. He was 64 years old. Schulz became a member of the Notre Dame faculty in 2007, the release said. Before joining Notre Dame, he earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of North Carolina in
Nicole Caratas | Monday, January 22, 2018
As part of the faculty colloquium, Cassie Majetic, associate professor of biology, and Aaron Moe, assistant professor of English, presented their research. Majetic discussed her research in plant evolutionary ecology, and specifically on how the odor given off by different plants attracts pollinators and how a plant’s environment shapes its evolutionary trajectory over time. “I’m
Rachel O'Grady | Tuesday, October 11, 2016
Notre Dame’s newest research facility, McCourtney Hall of Molecular Sciences and Engineering, opened its doors to the public Monday afternoon for an open house and tours. Facilities program director Martinez Cobb said he was extremely excited about the opening of the new building. “We started really moving in around June, but there’s been a lot of
Sarah Cate Baker | Tuesday, August 23, 2016
As a rising junior, I have now completed exactly half of my Notre Dame education. In that time, there has only been one class that I absolutely hated. Well, technically two. It was a two semester course, Biological Sciences I and II, required my freshmen year. It was awful. I don’t remember learning much of
Alex Winegar | Friday, November 14, 2014
Five Saint Mary’s biology alumnae discussed their careers in healthcare in a panel Thursday evening to answer current biology students’ questions and share the alumnae’s experiences in medical school. Dr. Anne Dudley, class of 2004, is now a pediatrician after attending Des Moines University in Des Moines, Iowa. Dudley said she is a Doctor of Osteopathic
Jack Rooney | Friday, May 16, 2014
Dr. Kenneth Miller, a professor of biology at Brown University, will join the prestigious lineage of Laetare Medal winners at Notre Dame’s 169th Commencement ceremony Sunday. Miller, who works as a cell biologist with a research focus on “the structure and function of biological membranes and membrane proteins,” said he was humbled to receive the
Kathryn Marshall | Thursday, February 13, 2014
Saint Mary’s students and faculty discussed the connections of spirituality and biology over lunch Thursday afternoon as part of the “Spirituality Mondays” series. The Saint Mary’s Center for Spirituality sponsors the series, which is designed to give attendees a chance to analyze the interface of faith and reason. Professor of biology Tom Fogle said biology