What Is a Reedie, Anyway?
Members of the class of ’18 tell us about their theses, professors, and time at Reed.
They're easy to identify but hard to define. To shed light on this fascinating but elusive species, we tracked down a dozen members of the Class of ’18 and asked them about their thesis, their professors, and their time at Reed. You'll be surprised by what they have to say.
Computer scientist explored how computers can handle multiple programs at once.
Non-trad Russian major translated poetry and will head to Moscow for a Fulbright.
Theatre major investigated dance as a political activity.
Dance major looked at bodies in motion.
Chemistry major chased teleporting protons and whitewater rapids.
First-generation biochemist peered into Zebrafish eyes and will do research at OHSU.
Biochemist investigated a sinister pathogen and ran his first Marathon.
Non-trad bio major developed a strain of bacteria that can actually eat plastic bottles.
History major examined authenticity, Chinese food, and the Cold War.
Economics major looked beyond income to measure intangible variables like happiness.
English major and Renn Fayre czar wrote about female authors in the Harlem Renaissance.
History major followed the rise of modernism in Postrevolutionary Mexico.
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