Undergraduate Research Takes Center Stage at Convocation

“Math is something only smart people can do.” “Eosinophils could fit into a Star Wars narrative.” “We make Jesus more like us.” These sensational claims share a common thread: Each was explored this past summer by professor-student research… Read More

Spark Electrifies Student Body with Faculty Research

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For undergraduate students, research can be a foreign, sometimes frightening concept because of its seemingly esoteric nature. But for many Gordon students, it’s an integral part of the learning experience.

Drone Takes Biology Research to New Heights

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“People have very specific things they think when they hear the word ‘drone,’ given its use in the military and other applications,” Dr. Greg Keller says. “But this is a quadcopter…allows me to see things that I couldn’t see otherwise.”

Margot Lee ’15: College Student One Day, Biotech Professional the Next

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Three days after graduating from Gordon, Margot Lee ’15 began her biotechnology career in the Boston office of a multinational healthcare company. She’s now one of the youngest research associates at Siemens Healthcare.

Education Research Enhances Math Teaching 

This summer, several student-faculty teams spent time tackling research projects in the arts and sciences—from asthma to accounting audits, bilingualism and women in leadership. Some were funded through the Provost’s Summer Research Fellowships, and others were individual projects…. Read More