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Vol. CLV, Issue 4
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Whitman Wire

Green Chemistry in Action at Whitman

Green Chemistry in Action at Whitman

Erfan Vaezpour, Science and Environment Writer November 7, 2024

At Whitman, many students take biology, chemistry or biochemistry courses that involve working with a variety of chemicals in the lab. Notably, these chemicals are disposed of in different ways depending...

AI, the Nobel Prize, and the Dark Road to Corporate Science

AI, the Nobel Prize, and the Dark Road to Corporate Science

Catherine Gallo, Feature Writer October 24, 2024

In 2003, David Baker, a biochemist at the University of Washington, designed the first novel protein and predicted its 3-dimensional structure. Although technology and science have long been intertwined,...

Visiting Professor of Chemistry suspected of Sorcery

Visiting Professor of Chemistry suspected of Sorcery

Ben Sherry, Academic of the Mystic Powers September 26, 2024

In a shocking turn of events, visiting chemistry professor Dr. Ambilach Fortinax, or simply Dr. Fort, has been publicly accused of practicing sorcery. The student-led investigation into the matter...

Pictured: Jack Swain

Life After Whitman: recent graduates pursue interests in Walla Walla

Olivia Gilbert and Alissa Antilla December 8, 2016

Post-Whitman life may be difficult for some students to imagine, but it is only a handful of years (or less) away for each of us. While Whitman graduates spread out all over the country and globe, we catch...

Infographic by Julie Peterson

Pre-professional Majors, Liberal Arts Model in Conflict

Drew Edmonds April 17, 2014
In recent years, faculty and students have discussed the pros and cons of entering college with a specific major and career plan already in mind.
David Kim: From Chemicals to Melodies

David Kim: From Chemicals to Melodies

James Kennedy September 19, 2013
At first it seemed like Whitman's new music professor was destined to become a chemist. One piano lesson later, Kim never looked back.

Meet the Visiting Professors

Isabel Mills September 19, 2013
Discover the history and hobbies of several visiting professors.
Illustration: Ariel Carter-Rodriguez

New biology, chemistry professors help meet course demand, expand elective offerings

Allison Bolgiano April 19, 2012
The chemistry and biology departments have each added one new tenure track professor for the 2012-2013 academic year to diversify upper level offerings and to help meet the high demand for introductory courses.
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