Research | News, Stories and Updates (2024)

Fernando Bitelli BS’24 dedicates senior thesis to giving back to Brazil’s youth soccer community Willamette biologists secure $200,000 grant to study Joshua tree resilience to climate change Determining a path forward for artificial intelligence in state government Professor Juwen Zhang explores Asian American folklore and current issues of identity through teaching, academic study — and podcasting Willamette students showcase scholarly excellence and creativity Anelise Zimmer BA’16 plays an important role in protecting coastal ecosystems in her position with the Pew Charitable Trusts Anelise Zimmer BA’16 plays an important role in protecting coastal ecosystems in her position with the Pew Charitable Trusts Environmental Science major spends a summer in the Harvard Forest Interdisciplinary research project serves at the intersection of public health and environmental science Henry Dalton BS’24 creates Willamette’s Fungi Project while studying the species’ possibilities for the future Student cancer research takes top prizes from doubleheader conferences Collaborative research project examines how AI shapes education Five questions on adult computer literacy with Assistant Professor of Computer Science Fred Agbo Living in a materials science world: Professor Robert Macfarlane BA’04 treasures what he learned at Willamette Katie Hill BA’23 studies the hidden heroes of our ecosystems Eileen Isagon Skyers MA’14 speaks about the intersection of art and AI on the TED2023 stage Willamette University receives grant from Howard Hughes Medical Institute to advance inclusion in STEM Jake Hoskins appointed to Guy F. Atkinson Professorship Aerial technology breaks new ground in ancient Greece Fiske Guide names Willamette as one of the best colleges for 2023 Angel Fund expands into the Rocky Mountains Seeing the unseen: research - News | Willamette University Rohan Grey visits University of Manchester Student Scholarship Recognition Day returns to in-person format Surrealism, counterculture and the anti-work movement Biology professor honored with scientific research award National Endowment for the Humanities awards Willamette $450K grant Rosa León Zayas wins Renjen Prize for Faculty Excellence Research, faculty boost grad’s success in physics Highly competitive healthcare internship sends Willamette student to Kenya Faculty tenure and promotions Undergraduate research lays groundwork for career in international development Passion for protecting children leads Willamette Law student overseas Student draws strength from WU community to overcome personal loss Willamette College of Law offers new class on pandemic Willamette computers lend power to COVID-19 fight Student Scholarship Recognition Day continues tradition online ‘Disease detective’ alumna works at the front lines of COVID-19 Students join city of Salem to work on historic project Willamette chemists help distillery boost sanitizer production Willamette College of Law professor cited in recent Supreme Court case Willamette Law clinic students submit report to United Nations Human Rights Council Stephens-Davidowitz highlights the power of big data Collaborative research catalyzes career Fiske guide features Willamette as a top college City honors Willamette student researchers Keeping the Bearcats on their toes Promoting a healthy future Undergraduates share their research achievements Willamette politics major lands Stanford data fellowship A Growing Threat The future of the digital economy Willamette University adds majors in data science, public health Students learn cybersecurity skills for competition and careers Students build real-world skills in work with senior citizens Faculty-student collaborative research gains national visibility Willamette MBA alumni pave the way for the future of blockchain technology Students find ‘all races, all research fields’ represented at science conference Willamette MBA to host special event on blockchain technology Creativity flourishes with new arts fellowship Willamette celebrates indigenous people New Willamette ‘hotel’ provides good ‘bee-search’ Hallie Ford Museum of Art turns 20 Students, alumni enjoy music, art and more at ZenaFest Landscape concert and art installation highlight ZenaFest 2018 Faculty Awards announced Willamette featured in ‘Fiske Guide to Colleges 2019’ Professor Chuck Williamson appointed to Taul Watanabe Chair in the Sciences Questions of Truth Not Unto Ourselves Alone with Travis Stiles ’05 First-generation student aims for healthcare career Carson and Colloquium grants, Presidential Scholars announced Willamette celebrates Student Scholarship Recognition Day Oregon officials, experts to discuss legislative redistricting at April 19 event Colby R. Takeda ’11 ExSci seniors present at ACSM conference NSF awards Willamette $646,986 for STEM program Alumnus exposes devastating slaughter of elephants HerStory: Notable women throughout Willamette’s history Law professor receives US Alumni TIES grant Alumna uncovers rich history in Scotland Civic Communication and Media program receives national recognition Clean energy, legislation and language Travis Stiles ’05 Named Johnson and Johnson trailblazing scientist Tynan Gable ’17 recognized for Hatfield Library Research Award Up with the lark for Willamette walks Sustainability shines at ZenaFest A summer of science turns students on to research Students, faculty find common ground in math and art The search for historical truth: Jason Lee and Willamette commemorations Crafting her own approach Chemistry professor secures $325K National Science Foundation grant Mark Andreoni ’16 focuses his talents on helping others Students explored meaning of art in “PIECES and PARTS” Law professor is Willamette's first Fulbright Distinguished Chair Combating climate change on the world stage Carson Scholars share research at public forum Maya Kaup '17 stands up to her fears to champion important causes What's God got to do with it? SCRP helps students, professors make new scientific discoveries Sonato ’15 works to connect Latinos and environmentalism Students become teachers for SSRD Christina Johnson '14 earns National Science Foundation fellowship Student, alumnus earn Fulbright scholarships Humanity in Action names its first Willamette University fellow Two students earn fellowships to study public policy this summer History professor selected for CIC seminar at Yale University in June Amadou Fofana wins Mellon Fellowship at Duke University Math Department promotes team building through NSF research grant Unmasking a researcher Grant supports student archaeology research at the Ness of Brodgar