Art by Samantha MillerRace is a complex social construct. The biological concept of race is deeply rooted in genetics. Sociology is a more effective approach to explore the idea of race without boundaries.The classroom is the perfect place for Pepperdine students to begin to integrate the complexities of genetics and how people perceive race.Race is separate from ethnicity in … [Read more...] about Looking at Race Through a Sociological Lens
Biology
Uncovering the Biology Behind the Woolsey Fire
Photo by Jenna Gaertner In the afternoon of Nov. 8, the Woolsey fire began its rampage on the Santa Monica Mountains. A combination of high winds, low humidity and drought conditions led to the burning of over 800 structures and almost 100,000 acres, which included 83 percent of Santa Monica Mountain federal parkland, according to CAL FIRE and the LA … [Read more...] about Uncovering the Biology Behind the Woolsey Fire
New Natural Science Division Program Opens Doors For First-Year Biology Majors
Photo by Symphony BarnesStarting this year, Pepperdine’s incoming Biology students have the opportunity to be a part of a new Natural Science Division program, First-Year Students As Scholars (SAS). The program enrolls first-year Biology majors in one of four different first-year seminar courses.The first of the four seminar options is “Plant Adaptation to Stressful … [Read more...] about New Natural Science Division Program Opens Doors For First-Year Biology Majors
Bio class monitors beach habitats
Most people think of beaches simply as territories for playing volleyball or getting a good tan — not many view them as ecosystems. Through the nonprofit organization Beach Ecology Coalition along with projects in her biology classes, Professor of Biology Karen Martin works to spread the message that beaches aren’t just sandy playgrounds. “Most people are so used to thinking … [Read more...] about Bio class monitors beach habitats
