Stories about "Science and technology"
Bates at Night: A visit to the historic Stephens Telescope

Friday, February 7, 2025 11:04 am

Walking to the roof of Carnegie Science Hall to visit the college's observatory feels like being in a boat — the strange feeling that the world outside is slowly moving around you.

“‘If the stars should appear one night in a thousand years, how would men believe and adore; and preserve for many generations the remembrance of the city of God which had been shown! But every night come out these envoys of beauty, and light the universe with their admonishing smile.’” — Physics and Geology Lecturer Gene Clough, quoting Ralph Waldo Emerson on the stars, while looking at Venus in the evening sky. During the semester that he teaches “Lunar and Planetary Science,” Clough stands outside of Carnegie Science for an hour at dusk on every clear night so that interested members of the Bates community can star gaze.
Slideshow: Remembering Gene Clough, a teacher with boundless passion and curiosity

Friday, November 1, 2024 2:04 pm

Gene Clough, a Bates teacher whose passion and curiosity inspired generations of Bates students during a 38-year Bates career, died Oct. 23 at age 77.

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Dana Professor Emeritus of Physics George Ruff passes away at age 83

Friday, October 4, 2024 12:46 pm

In an email to the campus community, President Garry W. Jenkins has…

Associate Professor of Biology Larissa Williams teaches students in Bio s39f a lesson on “uses of Genetic analysis to understand the population of dynamics of crabs in Maine.” They met in Bonney 370 laboratory and received instruction on how to use a pipette, including closing their eyes in preparing to click the instrument. The course’s instructor is Jesse Minor ’00, a lecturer in biology.
Bates biology professor and three young graduates publish ‘worrisome’ research findings of a common industrial chemical’s harmful effects

Tuesday, August 13, 2024 8:22 am

New research from Bates reveals that daily exposure to triphenyl phosphate, a chemical used in many fire retardants as well as nail polish, harms developing zebrafish and, perhaps, humans.

When it rains, it pours: Bates’ Mike Retelle coauthors research on extremes in Arctic weather patterns

Friday, June 21, 2024 10:27 am

Ask Professor Emeritus of Geology Mike Retelle about his contribution to a new paper in Nature, and he'll point to the pipeline of talented Bates students who’ve supported the Arctic research over the last two decades.

NESCAC Heat Poll: June 18–20, 2024

Thursday, June 20, 2024 2:56 pm

Lyrically and meteorologically, the late Glenn Frey hinted as what causes a heat wave with his 1984 hit, "The Heat Is On." Here's our list of the hottest colleges in NESCAC this week.

APPROVED, Alan Wang ’24 on College Street in front to Parker Hall where covered bus stop will be built on lawn behind him. 11/13/2023 16:25:54 Transportation for Bates awang3@bates.edu 5075817683 Student Better Bus Stop for Bates The MaineDOT is planning on implementing a commuter bus line between Lewiston and Portland. The bus line is set to terminate at Bates near Underhill Arena. However, the bus stop might not be pleasant and intuitive to use. Study from University of Minnesota show that bus stop amenities have a direct relationship with rider's perceived waiting time; having a bench can reduce the perceived waiting time by half compared to a stop without a bench. A well-equipped bus stop can entice more people to use it, thus reducing Bates' carbon footprint. "A bus shelter costs around $5,500. I want to apply for the full $2,000 grant to ultimately put this money back in the school's pocket, in the form of a well-designed bus shelter. This green fund can be a part of a larger funding package, I'm assuming that MaineDOT and the operator of this bus line will both pitch in to fund this shelter. The bus shelter should protect riders from weather elements, display proper signage and maps, equip with lighting and seating. MaineDOT also recommends installing bike racks and trash cans. The green grant can be used to achieve aspect(s) of the above objectives. " Increase comfort level when using public transportation. Reduce perceived waiting time. Encourage faculties and staff to commute using public transportation, thus reducing GHG emissions and free up parking spots.
A welcoming bus stop and bird-safe windows are among 2024 Green Grant initiatives

Friday, May 31, 2024 1:18 pm

This spring, three of four $2,000 Green Innovation Grants — totalling $8,000 — helped fund or start three new sustainability initiatives at Bates: a bus stop, bird-safe window treatment and recycling signs for residence-hall rooms.

Bates physics professor’s research in ‘Nature’ redefines understanding of solar activity

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 12:13 pm

Co-authored by Associate Professor of Physics Jeffrey Oishi, the cover research article in the scientific journal Nature published today upends decades-old beliefs about the sun and solar phenomena that first captivated Galileo more than 400 years ago.

Those odd circles in space? They’re now explained thanks to scientists including Aleks Diamond-Stanic

Friday, January 12, 2024 2:00 am

A team of scientists, including Bates physics professor Aleksandar Diamond-Stanic, have explained a space phenomenon first discovered in 2019 but a mystery until this week.

A Bates professor and Lewiston educators team up to show the power of fun and games in math education

Thursday, January 11, 2024 10:42 am

It's all fun and games until someone learns something. That was the idea when Lewiston educators teamed up with Bates math professor Meredith Greer to introduce the fun of robots to her First-Year Seminar.

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