February 16, 2026 - Week 7
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Wednesday, February 18 | Remote Sensing, Land Change, & Biodiversity with Dr. Xavier Haro-Carrión
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11:20 am-12:20 pm • Hasenstab 002 • Environmental Studies
Dr. Xavier Haro-Carrion is a land change scientist and assistant professor at Macalester College. Come learn about how he uses remote sensing to study vegetation, land cover, and biodiversity in Ecuador and the Neotropics to contribute to a better understanding of land change processes in rapidly changing environments. Dr. Haro-Carrion will visit Carleton to share his research in a talk called: Multi-Scale Vegetation Change in Ecuador: From Regional Greenness to Local Forest Dynamics. More info about the presentation with Dr. Haro Carrión. |
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Friday, February 20 | Diversity and Vulnerability in Bacterial ATP Synthesis with Dr. Ryan Steed, UNC Asheville
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3:30-4:30 pm • Anderson 329 • Chemistry
ATP is the universal energy currency of known life, and most of it is made by ATP synthases in the process of oxidative phosphorylation. F1Fo ATP synthase catalyzes the final step of this process in bacteria, mitochondria, and chloroplasts by using an electrochemical gradient of H+ to drive a rotary mechanism that condenses ADP and phosphate into ATP. While much is understood about this mechanism, we do not have a complete understanding of how H+ moves through the membrane-embedded Fo motor during ATP synthesis or during ATP-powered H+ pumping. Click here to learn more about this bacterial ATP synthesis presentation. |
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Today, Monday, February 16
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Biology Comps Presentation - Olin 149, 3:30-4:30 pm
Through weeks 4-9 we will be hosting comps presentation sessions. All are encouraged to come support the '26 comps class and learn about what they learned about on their comps journey! Attendance at the full session counts as seminar credit and cookies will be served. We are still finalizing this session, so stay tuned for a full list of speakers.
Datathon for Justice - CMC 306, 5-7 pm
Help a data science team to build a data set for the policing justice project. Volunteers will read documents like news articles and legal cases and fill in information about them. Bring a laptop. Free food provided!
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Tomorrow, Tuesday, February 17
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Seeking Spring Term ENTS Office Assistant - Noon Application Deadline
The Environmental Studies Department is hiring a student worker to provide general office support for the ENTS faculty and staff.
Interested in Linguistics? - CSLI Lounge on 4th Willis, noon-1 pm
Please join the CSLI majors, minors, faculty, and staff for a Jersey Mike's lunch!
Physics Table - Check Radiations Newsletter for location, noon - 1 pm
If you have any sort of interest in Physics or Astronomy, come join other folks who are, and enjoy a community lunch! If you're off board or on a limited plan, let the cashier know you're there for Physics Table and we'll treat you to lunch!
Math and Statistics Group Comps Poster Session - Great Hall, 4-5:30 pm
Topics include: "Not Until Next Season: A Survival Analysis and Simulation Recovery after Tommy John Surgery," "Block by Block (Chain): Constructing Bitcoin Through Cryptography," and "Get Excited: Exploring Spatiotemporal Hawkes Processes A Case Study of Earthquakes in Western North America."
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Chemistry Periodic Table - Anderson, Mohrig student space, noon-1 pm
If you are off board, the department will cover your lunch. Go to the Schulze Cafe and ask for the chemistry charge. Any questions, contact Danielle Morisette.
Math and Statistics Group Comps Poster Session - Olin 141, 3-4:30 pm
Topics include: "Predicting Smartphone Battery Life," "Building and Sustaining a Moon Colony," and "Strictly Com(e)puting: An Analysis of Scoring on Dancing with the Stars."
Neural ConnectiviTEA - Neuro Ganglion (Olin 101 Lounge), 4:15-5:15 pm
Connect with other Carls interested in neuroscience. Treats and tea provided!
GeMMS Study Hall - CMC 201, 7-8 pm
All are welcome for the snacks, tea, homework help, and friends! The Gender Minorities in Math and Stats (GeMMS) is a Carleton community of students and faculty who identify as female, nonbinary, or wish to support the successful participation of these groups in mathematics and statistics.
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Interdisciplinary STEM Course
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Vaccines: Science, Skeptics, and Stakeholders
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Taught by Professors Ken Abrams and Debby Walser-Kuntz
Spring 2026 • IDSC 238
Learn about the challenges associated with vaccine development and the anti-vaccination movements that spread misinformation, through the lenses of biology and psychology. |
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Campus Events and Resources
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Friday, February 20 | Convocation with Sven Sundgaard | Climate Change: a global & local perspective
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Skinner Chapel • 10:50-11:50 am
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Open to the Carleton Community
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Tuesday, February 17 | New Acquisitions in MARS! A Special Collections Open House - Gould Library 170, noon-1 pm
Each year, Special Collections acquires new materials that can support faculty and student research and coursework. Come explore a selection of the recent acquisitions of early printed books, manuscripts, and facsimiles and imagine the possibilities.
Wednesday, February 18 | Whittling Wednesday - Makerspace (Anderson 028), 3-5 pm
Branches from the Arb + woodcarving tools + friendly folks to show you how to use them.
Wednesday, February 18 | Sustainability Radio Show - KRLX Carleton Radio 88.1 FM, 4-5 pm
Thursday, February 19 | Twilight of the American Mind: Religion, AI, and Pedagogy - Leighton 305, 5:15-6:30 pm
AI has transformed the landscape of contemporary education. In the humanities, it has challenged our core practices: reading, writing, talking. These challenges have activated a sprawling, rapidly developing global conversation about humanistic pedagogy as a venue for intellectual practices. This talk surveys that conversation and draws it to two further points: its relevance for religious studies, and the underattended role of intellectual emotions.
Thursday, February 19 | Community Immigration Response Panel - 6-7:30 pm
Join the CCCE for a panel discussion about immigration enforcement and community response in Northfield and Minnesota. Panelists will include local community organizers and state-level legal service providers. This event is open to the public and all attendees are required to register in advance.
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Tuesday, February 17 | Forum on Generative AI - Boliou 161, noon-1 pm
Students are invited to a discussion about generative AI and its place at Carleton. Share your perspective on, and experiences with, generative AI, as well as insights into how the college might best support students in navigating the technical, ethical, and societal questions surrounding AI. Free pizza!
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Tuesday, February 17 | Politics & Public Policy in Washington, D.C. - Hasenstab 109, 5-6 pm
Become a Washington, D.C. insider for 10 weeks by interning with an organization of your choice and engaging with a wide range of speakers and sites throughout the DC area. More info about interning in DC here.
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Friday, February 20 | Paglia Fellowship Deadline - Midnight
The goal of this fellowship is to enable graduating seniors with a strong interest in a career in scientific research to experience working life in a lab/group at a US Research One university, or a prominent non-university institution similarly dedicated to research, for a period of two years.
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Tuesday, February 17 | Turning Off AI Features - Sayles 251, 3:30-4:30 pm
AI features are showing up in tools we've been using for years. Come learn ways you can make conscious choices about when or whether to use those AI features.
Thursday, February 19 | Emotional Intelligence: The Secret Superpower! - Virtual, 9-10 am
In this webinar, we will explore how we connect with and support others, learn strategies to improve our emotional skills, and see how emotional intelligence contributes to success and fulfillment in work and life.
Thursday, February 19 | Best Practices for Inclusive Hiring - AGH 114, 9 am-noon
Join leaders from the Office of Human Resources to explore the dynamics of hiring at Carleton. Examine the dual role of human nature—how inherent biases and strengths can both aid and hinder hiring efforts.
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Saturday, February 21 | Volunteer Work Event - Meet at the bridge over Spring Creek along the paved trail, 10 am-noon
Work events commonly include activities such as tree planting, seed collecting, or removing invasive plants. We ask that you sign up for these events on our website so we can contact volunteers if we need to cancel.
Photo: Julian White-Davis '23
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Tuesday, February 17 | Breakthrough Minneapolis at Blake - Sayles, 11:30 am-1 pm
Work as a teacher, advisor, and mentor this summer for 80 middle school students from Minneapolis Public Schools. The overall mission is to launch high-potential middle school students on the path to college, while inspiring you to pursue a career in education.
Tuesday, February 17 | How to Find a Job with a Math and Statistics Major - CMC 206, noon-1 pm
This interactive workshop will help Math/Stats students and those considering a Math/Stats degree identify what types of jobs and roles are available post-graduation. We will navigate several career exploration tools and identify strong professional skill sets associated with Math/stats degrees. RSVP for Hideaway lunch.
Tuesday, February 17 | 1:1 Mock Interview for Software Jobs with Austin Dahl '88 - Virtual, noon-2 pm
Austin Dahl '88 spent over 25 years in software development and management at a variety of start-ups and big companies, mostly in the Seattle area. He has hired several hundred software engineers and initiated internship programs at two companies. The mock interviews will be very close to actual interviews at software companies and will include behavior questions as well as technical ones.
Wednesday, February 18 | Minnesota Private Colleges' Job and Internship Fair - Minneapolis Convention Center, 9 am-2 pm
By attending this recruiting fair, you will have the opportunity to network with 200+ Minnesota, regional, and national companies. Bus transportation provided. Register by Monday, February 16.
Thursday, February 19 | McMaster-Carr Tabling - Sayles, 11:30 am-1 pm
Discover the world of McMaster-Carr, where complex logistics meets high-level strategy. They are dedicated to the art of 'getting things done,' powered by a team of curious, analytical thinkers. Join Carleton alumni, who continue to bring the same intellectual rigor to their business that they honed on campus. They will also host an information session from 5-6 pm in Willis Hall 204.
Thursday, February 19 | Interviewing 101 Workshop - Anderson 121, 5-6:30 pm
Join the Career Center staff to learn what to expect in a job or internship interview. We'll cover the range of interview types and practice proven strategies to prepare for and respond to the most common interview questions.
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On-Campus, Full-Time Summer Geology Research Positions | Apply by March 2
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Alex Knodell, professor of classics and director of archaeology, has published an article titled, " Comparison and Connections in the Archaeology of Small islands in Greece," in the Journal of Mediterranean Archaeology. Archaeological and historical evidence across different archipelagoes allow for the identification of particular types of small-island behaviors. Spatial analyses of island size, connectivity, and marginality also suggest a robust (though not determinative) role for biogeographic approaches to small-island histories.
Internationally recognized cancer researcher Dr. Jennifer Pietenpol '86 will give the commencement address at Carleton. Pietenpol currently serves as the chief scientific and strategy officer and executive vice president for research at the Vanderbilt University Medical Center. She oversees one of the country's largest academic health system research enterprises. |
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