- A major National Science Foundation grant for Kelly Sheppard reflects his approach--focusing on basic science but also on education and outreach.
- Geosciences Chair Kyle Nichols made an NSF-funded trip to Namibia this summer to learn first-hand the effects of unprecedented rains in that semi-arid country. Now home, he'll begin his analysis using new lab equipment purchased with the help of the U.S. Army.
- A workshop on enhancing student learning in the sciences drew a number of teachers from the region's colleges and high schools to Skidmore in early July. Workshop organizer Kimberly Frederick (right), talks with Skidmore colleague Cathy Gibson and Christine O'Connor of SUNY Adirondack.