Featured Stories
It’s A Bug’s Life for Prospective Biology Major
Basic human instinct tells most to fear bugs, and most people don’t have the inclination to do research on the very creatures that send a shiver down their spines. Firebaugh’s instincts told her differently, and she is spending much of her time at Roanoke College researching the critters about which she is passionate.
Barrett studies shipwrecks for National Geographic
Michael Barrett '04 began researching the effect of shipwrecks on the environment during a semester abroad in Sydney, Australia. Three years later, he became the youngest person to ever receive a National Geographic grant to continue his work.
Olubuyide praises RC for launching her career
Tope Olubuyide '98 knew from the age of nine that she would be an OB-GYN.
Environmental Science Major Gains Research Experience
Many students never come across the opportunity for undergraduate research experience. It is even more far-fetched that an undergraduate environmental science major would find himself researching in a biology lab. At Roanoke College, Garrett Schaperjahn ’10 learned that all you have to do is ask.
Faculty-Student Team Collaborates in Research Project
At most undergraduate research labs, students can be found washing dishes. Here at Roanoke College, students are part of the entire research process. Students Geoff Bader ’11 and Bryan Piatkowski ’12 work with Dr. DorothyBelle Poli gaining invaluable firsthand learning experience.
Roanoke College students lobby on Capitol Hill
Power Shift 2009 urges young people to promote conversation about justice, equity, economic reform and clean living.
Biology Professor Works with Student Researchers on Zebrafish Hormone Experiment
Dr. Lassiter devotes his time to his experiments and to training aspiring researchers.
Roanoke College Professor Studies Effects of Global Warming
Munley’s 2005 lecture in Laos, “The Science of Global Warming,” centered around challenges posed against global warming over the past 100 years and why humans are the reason global warming is becoming such a hot issue.
Southers leads research that could save lives
Southers explores treatments for cardiovascular, metabolic and endocrine diseases
Student gains medical school experience before graduation
Roanoke College provides student with the opportunity to work inside hospital labs, running blood tests and gaining medical school experience.
Student Wins International Photo Essay Contest
“I love capturing famous sites from a different, unconventional perspective,” Isaac Campbell says.
Biology Prof. Researches Plant Reproduction, Development
Pysh says he believes in providing opportunities for freshmen.
What's in Your Water?
Dr. Brooks Crozier says he is proud that his undergraduate student assistants are involved in graduate-level research.
Biochemistry Research Examines Cell Death
Student researchers are given full control of the experiment, with Addington monitoring from the sidelines.
