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Awards Spotlight

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Research Grants Help Bowdoin Faculty Across the Spectrum

From astronomy to creative writing, by way of biology, political science, and literary/cultural studies, Bowdoin scholars from a variety of fields have been recognized through the award of research grants. Over the last six months, at least half a dozen faculty members have received funding from external sources to help them pursue their trailblazing scholarship.

Learning for Good

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Student Fellows on Why Their Research Matters

Each summer at Bowdoin, around two hundred students receive fellowships from the College to conduct independent, faculty-mentored research in the sciences, social sciences, and humanities.

Unearthing Possibilities

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Getting the Dirt on Bowdoin’s New Soil Library

When visiting professor Trang Nguyen arrived at Bowdoin to teach in the earth and oceanographic science department, she decided to create a Maine soil library for students to help reveal the hidden histories beneath their feet.