December 1, 2007
In this issue of Lewis & Clark College eNews:
Student Wins American Innovation Video Contest
Professor's Findings Call Key Evolutionary Theory Into Question
Senior Earns All-American Honors at Cross Country Championship
Seven Inducted into Pamplin Society
Nominate Exceptional Alumni
College News
Student Wins American Innovation Video Contest
Senior Adan Vielma's project exploring how federally funded research has transformed American life has won a national video contest. The Task Force on the Future of American Innovation, which organized the contest, awarded Vielma a scholarship, a trip to Washington, D.C., and a featured spot for his video on YouTube. Read more and watch the video.
Professor's Findings Call Key Evolutionary Theory Into Question
Evolutionary biologist Paulette Bierzychudek has published a report reconsidering a theory that has influenced scientists and researchers for decades. During a 20-year field study in the Mojave Desert, Bierzychudek and her research collaborator found that the distribution of certain flower varieties was the result of natural selection rather than chance. Their conclusion challenges prevailing assumptions about genetic drift. Read a review of their findings at Science or the full report at Evolution.
Senior Earns All-American Honors at Cross Country Championship
With the best cross country performance by a Pioneer in more than 40 years, senior Amanda Phillips earned All-American honors at the NCAA Division III Cross Country National Championships on November 17. The Phoenix, Oregon, native completed the six-kilometer race with a time of 21:51, placing her 19th in a field of 280 runners. Read more about Amanda’s race.
Seven Inducted into Pamplin Society
Seven sophomores have been selected to join the Dr. Robert B. Pamplin Jr. Society of Fellows. Membership in the society is the highest honor bestowed on undergraduate students at Lewis & Clark. Members are chosen on the basis of intellectual talent, the habit of physical fitness, personal integrity, and leadership abilities. Meet the inductees.
Nominate Exceptional Alumni
Each fall, the Board of Alumni hosts the Alumni Honors Banquet to recognize selected alumni for their exceptional leadership qualities and distinction in their chosen fields. Help us identify noteworthy alumni by nominating candidates for the Pioneer Alumni Leadership Award, the Outstanding Young Alumni Award, the Distinguished Alumni Award, and the Donald G. Balmer Citation. Submit your nominations online
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