Kiandra Smith ’18

Biochemistry and molecular biology alumna shrinks gender gaps in scientific research

As a doctoral student, Kiandra Smith ’18 is at the forefront of new scientific discoveries. A biochemistry and molecular biology major at The College […]

Mahi Lal '22

Economics alumna analyzes effect of pandemic on student assessment

Mahi Lal ’22, a College of Wooster economics alumna recently contributed to a national press release elaborating on the effect of the pandemic on […]

Chemistry Lab

Wooster receives $475 thousand HHMI grant to support inclusive excellence in research mentoring in STEM

The College of Wooster has received a grant of $475,000 from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute Inclusive Excellence 3 (IE3) initiative for work over […]

Economics classroom

Economics Major reclassified as a STEM program expands opportunities for international graduates

Students who graduate with an economics major from The College of Wooster can now count themselves as STEM majors. The new classification—with science, technology, […]

Student with arms raised on snowy cliff in Antarctica during College of Wooster expedition.

Ice Cream and Antarctica with Krissa Skogen

Krissa Skogen, associate conservation scientist at the Chicago Botanic Garden and adjunct assistant professor of biological sciences at Northwestern Universtiy, will discuss her recent […]

Laura Sirot with students

Recognition rolls in for Wooster’s STEM programs

Named an “Inspiring Program in STEM,” also a national leader in women graduates who are now STEM doctorate recipients

Strand Named Ohio Project Kaleidoscope STEM Educator of the Year

Wooster biology professor earns statewide recognition for innovative teaching practices

Wooster Science Cafe

Lisa Robbins, a research associate in the department of horticulture and crop science at The Ohio State University, will present “The Science of Wine.”

Science Superstars

Wooster Libraries’ “Hidden Science Superstars” Revealed

Four busts and two portraits of scientists from historically underrepresented groups now displayed in Timken Science Library

Ruth W. Williams Hall of Life Science

Wooster Opens Spectacular New Life Sciences Building

The Ruth W. Williams Hall of Life Science is designed from the ground up to support a distinctive educational program centered on mentored student research.

Libraries Receive Grant for Hidden Superstars of Science Project

New displays will highlight underrepresented STEM pioneers