College news

	In search of new insights into nitrogenase Kathryn Fixen received a five-year NSF CAREER Award to investigate how to get an enzyme that catalyzes nitrogen fixation to work on plants.
	A fresh look at how we teach sex and gender New textbook updates the narrative around sex and gender to improve scientific accuracy and awareness of biological diversity for students.
	A clearer picture of DNA repair Lexy von Diezmann uses high-resolution imaging to follow the movements of ZHP-3, a protein known to be involved in mending DNA.
	CBS people: Logan Miller The college’s new advancement associate and campaign logistics coordinator looks to make a positive impact in her new role.
	2024 Inclusive Excellence Symposium Join the 2024 CBS Inclusive Excellence Symposium on January 24 and learn more about inclusive teaching practices in the college, as well as projects the 2023 Inclusive Excellence Fellows worked on.
	Research brief: Uncovering the role of beta diversity in ecosystems Researchers aim to better understand beta diversity through work at Cedar Creek.
	A whole-hearted approach to science education Sarah Eddy seeks to improve the climate of biology classrooms.
	Proteases are like poetry Romas Kazlauskas reflects on a decade of advancements in protein engineering.
	Wick recognized for STEM education innovation Longtime faculty member receives national award for her work developing a mentor network to promote evidence-based teaching.
	Research brief: Diamonds are "forever", PFAS are not Researchers identify a path toward potentially breaking down polyflourinated chemicals.