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Tuesday, April 21 | From GWAS to TWAS Genetic Variation to Disease via Gene Expression
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4-5pm • Leighton 305 • Math/Stats Colloquium
Join Nicholas Larson, Mayo Clinic, to discuss how studying the genetics of complex diseases can improve our understanding of human biology, help predict disease risk, and aid in the development of potential treatments. Read more about Larson's talk here. |
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Friday, April 24 | Geothermal Heating and Cooling - Using the Power of Groundwater
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4-5pm • Anderson 123 • Geology
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Biology Comps Presentation - Olin 141, 3:30-4:10pm
Speakers in this session include: Misaki Taniguchi, presenting "Increasing fungal-derived microbial necromass carbon is important in promoting the accumulation of soil carbon in agricultural soils." Namitha Narayan will present, "Soiled Soil: Using Saprotrophic Fungi for Regenerative Agricultural Practices."
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Tomorrow, Tuesday, April 21
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Cognitive Science Comps Presentations - Willis 204, noon-1pm
From the mechanics of artificial intelligence to the mysteries of human perception, our seniors will present original research at the intersection of mind, brain, and behavior.
Physics Table - Check Radiations Newsletter for location, noon-1 pm
If you have an interest in Physics or Astronomy, come join other folks who share that interest 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!
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Chemistry Periodic Table - Anderson, Mohrig student gathering space, noon-1 pm
If you are off board, the department will cover your lunch. Go to the Schulze Cafe in the Daugherty Atrium and ask for the chemistry charge. Any questions, contact Danielle Morisette.
Cognitive Science Comps Presentations - Willis 203, noon-1pm
From the mechanics of artificial intelligence to the mysteries of human perception, our seniors will present original research at the intersection of mind, brain, and behavior.
Psych Cafe - Olin 02, noon-1pm
Come join your psych SDAs on even Thursdays for cafe drinks and snacks. Come with questions about the department or major, or just to hang with the psych community.
Bits & Bytes: Comps Reveal - Olin 149, 3:30-4:30pm
Computer Science faculty will reveal the comps projects for 2026-27. All are welcome, but CS students who will be comps'ing in 2026-27 are strongly encouraged to attend.
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Biology Comps Presentation - Hulings 316, 11-11:20am
Join Eunseo Jung for their presentation, "LncRNA MALAT1 Modulation of the NF -κB pathway Leads to Proinflammatory Microglia and Neuroprotective Astrocytes: Implications for Neurodegenerative Diseases and Therapeutic Intervention."
Psychology Super Friday! - Anderson Atrium, 2-5pm
Psychology senior comps presentations and posters. Come and see what students have been working on!
Chemistry Department Seminar Mohrig Lecture: Renee Frontiera '04 - Olin 149, 3:30-4:30pm
Frontiera is a Northrop Professor at the University of Minnesota in the Department of Chemistry and the Director of Graduate Studies for Chemical Physics.
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Campus Events and Resources
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Tuesday, April 21-Friday, April 24 | Climate Action Week
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Photo: Zachary Spindler-Krage
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Saturday, April 25 | Earth Day Tree Planting
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Help restore the forests of the Upper Arboretum. As part of the Northfield Earth Day celebration, we will be planting trees and guarding them with fences against beaver and deer. Wear closed-toe shoes, socks, and clothes that can get dirty. We'll provide gloves and tools.
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Saturday, April 25 | Northfield Earth Day Celebration
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Join us as we celebrate our planet and move toward a more resilient future! This community-wide event marks the grand finale of Carleton's Climate Action Week, where campus and community join forces to take meaningful local action.
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Open to the Carleton Community
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Tuesday, April 21 | LTC Lunch: First Generation Student Perspectives - Weitz 236, 11:45am-1pm
Join us for a student panel sharing perspectives on classroom belonging, academic advising, and bridging the gap between their family expectations and their experiences.
Tuesday, April 21 | Race, Privilege, and Inequality Lecture by Dr. Vicki Bogan - Alumni Guest House, 4:15-5:30pm
Dr. Bogan is a Professor in the Sanford School of Public Policy and Director of Graduate Studies. She specializes in household finance, inequality, and applied microeconomics. She is the 5th speaker in the Economics Department's Race, Privilege, and Inequality Visiting Speaker Series.
Tuesday, April 21 | Whose Future? AI, Learning, and Cognition, a Roundtable Event - Weitz 236, 4:30-6pm
Three Carleton faculty members will discuss the ways their discipline helps them to understand the cognitive effects of AI and their impacts on learning.
Friday, April 24 | Center for Community and Civic Engagement 40th Anniversary Celebration - 10am-6pm
Join us to take stock of all that we have created over the years and imagine the future of civic engagement at Carleton.
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Wednesday, April 22 | Fulbright Student Program Information Session - Leighton 304, 4-5pm
Join Marynel Ryan Van Zee, and Carleton Fulbright Alumni, to learn about the Fulbright US Student Program, which offers multiple opportunities for US citizens to participate in a year abroad (independent research, artistic projects, study, English teaching) that can be applied for as a senior or recent alum.
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Tuesday, April 21 | Ed Tech Tea: Making Moodle Files More Accessible - Gould Library 306, 3:30-4:30pm
This session covers what makes a document accessible in the first place, along with practical remediation techniques using built-in checkers in Word and Adobe Acrobat Pro.
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Neiworth Farewell Talk Now Available on YouTube! -
Missed the talk? Want to watch it? Now you can. Watch it here.
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Gall Wasps and Hyperparasites
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You're likely familiar with parasites: organisms that live in or on another at the expense of the host. You might not be aware, however, that parasites can themselves get parasites, known as hyperparasites. Even hyperparasites can get parasites, with as many as four layers of parasitism! As with many things, it's turtles (or, in this case, parasites) all the way down.
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The arboretum is home to a number of parasites and hyperparasites. One of the most common is the gall wasp, which is really a family of wasps that lay eggs in plant tissues. Read more about gall wasps and hyperparasites in this article written by Cole Student Naturalist Nico Bolling '27.
Photo: Gall on Cola-nut by Roger Griffith, 2008, public domain
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Jeong Hyun '01 and Ben Pham '23 publish in Cell about Crohn's disease research. “Our lab at Stanford University just published an article in Cell regarding the metabolic activity of adipose tissue in Crohn’s disease intestinal fibrosis. One of the main authors was Ben Pham ’23, who I hired into my lab through Coach Tom Journell’s 4 for 40 initiative, which aims to connect current Carleton football students to alumni working in their field of interest. This is a great example of how Carleton connections can lead to meaningful impact across the generations to make a difference!” - Jeong Hyun
Will Zhong ’28, Ellie Hopkins ’27, Yiping Zou ’27, and James Zhang ’26 were awarded third place for their submission to the HeatMap Hackathon. Their submission focused on analyzing geographic and demographic disparities in burn care access, using data-driven methods to identify underserved populations and recommend targeted strategies for improving equity in care delivery. They were the sole undergraduate-only team to be selected as finalists. Amanda Luby, assistant professor of statistics, and Emily Kurtz, visiting assistant professor of statistics, served as advisers.
Benedict Le '28, a biology major, prepared a compelling art exhibition in the Weitz. Titled "Conservation Conversations: An Exploration of Zoo Display," the exhibition featured photography that examined themes and questions Le encountered during his travels abroad. |
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Visit Carleton Integrated Math and Science for additional news and research opportunities in Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Environmental Studies, Geology, Mathematics & Statistics, Neuroscience, Physics & Astronomy, and Psychology.
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This Week in Science is produced by the Center for Integrated Math and Science. For questions about the newsletter, please contact Kari McMartin.
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