Andrew Armile ’24

Biology major studies spinal muscular atrophy in search for a cure

On an educational path to become a physician, Andrew Armile ’24 wanted to learn more about spinal muscular atrophy, a genetic disorder that causes […]

Ciara Herbert '24

Student-designed major investigates importance of physical activity for people with Down syndrome

Ciara Herbert ’24, a student-designed major in physical therapy at The College of Wooster, used her Independent Study to make a case that people […]

Carolyn Klein '24

Environmental studies major investigates water bird visitation at local nature preserve

In 2018, 12 years after a century-old industrial site closed, the city of Rittman decided to turn it into the William J. Robertson Nature […]

Hudson Davis '24

Wooster geology major excavates new insights from dinosaur teeth

For 120 years, researchers have studied dinosaur skeletons in the Hell Creek Formation, an iconic Late Cretaceous formation that spans throughout Montana, Wyoming, and […]

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Amelia Morra | 2024 I.S. Symposium

Name: Amelia Morra Title: Exploring the Impact of Temperature and Stevia Rebaudiana Leaf Extract on Biofilm Formation and Bacterial Growth in Pseudomonas Strains: Insights […]

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Koryn McNeil | 2024 I.S. Symposium

Name: Koryn McNeil Title: “Frogtastic Moms”: Analysis of Variation Within Maternal Care of Strawberry Poison Dart Frogs in Comparison to Ecological Variables and Reproductive […]

Sam Carmel ’25, Laura Sirot, professor of biology and Isabel Espinosa ’23 in the recording studio working on I Came for Science.

Biology professor launches reproductive science podcast through interdisciplinary collaboration with alumni and students

Under the direction of Laura Sirot, professor of biology at The College of Wooster, an interdisciplinary team of students and alumni have launched I […]

Kauke Hall

Wooster Science Cafe’s spring season to feature talks on nutritional supplements, mRNA vaccines, and urban ecology

Wooster Science Cafe, a collaboration between The College of Wooster and The Ohio State University, will begin its spring season on Feb. 7 at […]

B-WISER Camp 2023

B-WISER summer camp offers girls opportunity to explore STEM fields

The B-WISER educational summer camp, a partnership between The College of Wooster and the Martha Holden Jennings Foundation, will take place June 10-15, 2024. […]

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Students explore the effects of land-use decisions on both humans and wildlife during Costa Rica TREK

Laura Sirot, professor of biology, and Brooke Krause, associate professor of economics and global & international studies, led 13 students from The College of […]

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AMRE Team | Tieme N’do

Adeline Adjei ’26, Biology Terence Mwindaare ’25, Economics Enoch Aho, Ashesi University Bright Antwi, Ashesi University Advisors: Moses Luri and Jude Acquaah The team worked […]

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The College of Wooster welcomes Julia Clarke for lecture on “The Secret Lives of Dinosaurs” Oct. 12

The College of Wooster will welcome Julia Clarke as she presents a lecture titled “The Secret Lives of Dinosaurs” on Thursday, Oct. 12 at […]

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Wooster Science Café continues fall season with “The Science of Gerrymandering”

Wooster Science Café will continue its fall semester series on Wednesday, October 4, with “The Science of Gerrymandering,” featuring speaker Joseph Coll, assistant professor […]

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Wooster Science Café begins tenth year with “The Science of Termite Behavior”

The tenth year of the Wooster Science Café, sponsored by The College of Wooster and The Ohio State University, begins Sept. 6 at 7 […]

Maggie Stieby '25

Spanish major provides essential translating services in clinical healthcare during APEX Fellowship

Maggie Stieby ’25 spent her summer as an APEX fellow with the Viola Startzman Clinic, helping to analyze and strengthen the clinic’s resources for […]

Garrett Morris '24

Economics and biology double major gains hands-on experience with patient care through APEX Fellowship at Wooster Community Hospital

Garrett Morris ’24, an economics and biology double major at The College of Wooster, spent his summer working as a health coach through the […]

Ellyn Evans

Biochemistry and molecular biology professor receives travel award to attend international conference in plant-microbe research

Ellyn Evans ’16, visiting assistant professor of biochemistry and molecular biology at The College of Wooster, received a Shimamoto Travel Grant from the International […]

Lindsi Filippi '24

Neuroscience major extends health coach experience with APEX Fellowship

Lindsi Filippi ’24, a neuroscience major and biology minor at The College of Wooster from Pickerington, Ohio, spent the summer engaged in an APEX […]

Ruhee Mehta '26

Wooster student studies dementia and aging during APEX Fellowship

Ruhee Mehta ’26 spent her summer interning at the National Institute of Mental Health and Neuroscience in Bangalore, India as part of an APEX […]

Lake Barrett '23

Biology and education major works to conserve Amazon River biodiversity with APEX fellowship

Lake Barrett ’23 wanted to find a summer internship that would allow him to make a difference in the field of conservation and combine […]