On any given Saturday night, when most married couples are relaxing in front of their TVs or maybe eating out, this couple is more likely to be found at an ... read more about Married alumni couple spends spare time saving lives
Biology
Symposium highlights work of student researchers, including one funded by National Science Foundation
The world is running out of petroleum. A dwindling supply of petroleum is troubling not only to automobile, plastic, and energy users, but also to organic chemists who heavily depend ... read more about Symposium highlights work of student researchers, including one funded by National Science Foundation
Early detection is key to treatment of inherited metabolic disorders, says pediatrician of Amish, Brethren and Mennonite communities
Sometimes, the only action a doctor need take to save a life is to change the patient’s diet. When treatment of a life-threatening genetic disorder is so simple, the key ... read more about Early detection is key to treatment of inherited metabolic disorders, says pediatrician of Amish, Brethren and Mennonite communities
Plant pathologist crowdfunds research to combat the emerald ash borer and work towards saving North American ash trees
When David Showalter decided to focus on plant pathology, he didn’t anticipate he’d ever mount an online donation campaign to support his research. But Showalter, a 2009 biochemistry graduate of ... read more about Plant pathologist crowdfunds research to combat the emerald ash borer and work towards saving North American ash trees
Professor and former NASA researcher shares about science, faith, and the mysterious universe
Have you ever wondered if animals are conscious? Are plants conscious? Does an amoeba have free will? David Pruett, James Madison University emeritus professor of mathematics, recently argued in a ... read more about Professor and former NASA researcher shares about science, faith, and the mysterious universe
Wildlife Federation backs interdisciplinary work – science, digital media, peacebuilding – on stream restoration
A $200,000 grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Federation will give science, peacebuilding and digital media students at Eastern Mennonite University opportunity to work together on a stream restoration ... read more about Wildlife Federation backs interdisciplinary work – science, digital media, peacebuilding – on stream restoration
Retired, long-time science and math professors recall teaching wide range of topics in original Suter building
A hammer banged away on the $7 million renovation project of Suter Science Center as six retired professors talked about their careers in the 46-year-old Eastern Mennonite University building. They ... read more about Retired, long-time science and math professors recall teaching wide range of topics in original Suter building
Undergrad gets hands-on STEM teaching experience through NASA camp, following Kenya stint
Abby Pennington, a biology and education major, was exposed to a highly privileged educational experience and a highly deprived one – all in the summer before her senior year. Going ... read more about Undergrad gets hands-on STEM teaching experience through NASA camp, following Kenya stint
EMU administration and students join forces to recycle, compost and otherwise aim for sustainability
On any given day at Eastern Mennonite University, you may see a young person riding a bicycle with an attached trailer piled with recyclables. The job represents a broad value ... read more about EMU administration and students join forces to recycle, compost and otherwise aim for sustainability
Disease of alcoholism responds to proper treatment, says Dr. Sam Showalter in kick-off Suter Science talk
Alcoholism is not just a bad habit, weakness, or sin, but a disease with distinct physical symptoms, said local physician Sam Showalter ’65 in the kick-off talk for the 2014-15 ... read more about Disease of alcoholism responds to proper treatment, says Dr. Sam Showalter in kick-off Suter Science talk