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Science-based Majors and Interdisciplinary Concentrations
| Biology (Major)
| Biological Chemistry (Major)
| Chemistry (Major)
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| Computer Science (Major)
| Environmental Studies (Concentration)
| General Science (Major)
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| Mathematics and Statistics (Major)
| Neuroscience (Concentration)
| Physics (Major)
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| Psychology (Major)
| Technology Studies
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Each Grinnell graduating class is about evenly divided among the three
academic divisions:
- About 1/3 of Grinnell graduates majored in the sciences
- About 1/3 of Grinnell graduates majored in the social sciences
- About 1/3 of Grinnell graduates majored in the humanities
Noyce Science Building
General Building Notes
Dynamic history reflects evolving content and pedagogy of science
education.
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1951: Original building
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starts inside west door
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stairway from first to second floor by west door only part of original
building that has not been renovated
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1964: New [central] wing (now including Science Division Office and south
entrance)
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housed biology, chemistry, physics
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completely renovated in 1997, with more renovations in 2007
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1986: New [southeast] wing (along railroad)
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housed mathematics and statistics, psychology
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completely renovated in 2007
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1997: Phase 1 renovation
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offices added along west and south
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provided unified architectural perspective to central campus
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extensive renovations of physics, some biology, some chemistry
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2007: Phase 2 renovation
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replaced 1-story structure along Eighth Avenue by 4 story structure
(including basement)
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New Science Library, new greenhouse
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New facilities for Computer Science, mathematics and statistics
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Renovated facilities for most of the other sciences
Additional Facilities
- Conard
Environmental Research Area (CERA)
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365-acre biological field station purchased by Grinnell College in 1968.
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Environmental Education Center (2005) provides about 7000 sq. ft for
research and teaching
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90% of power comes from 50 kW wind turbine
- Grant
O. Gale Observatory
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constructed in 1983
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houses a 24" (0.61m) Cassegrain reflecting telescope
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bulletin board in Noyce Science Center near south door
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Preschool
Laboratory
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"Research laboratory for students and faculty that provides a learning
environment that supports children to develop skills necessary to construct
their own knowledge, prepare them for their next school environment and
encourage them to become life-long learners."
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Community partner with Grinnell Newburg Community School District
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Affiliated with the Grinnell College Psychology Department, that conducts
observations and research projects with consent of parents and the
preschool director.
created 24 June 2013
last revised 24 June 2013
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