Professor Pramod Mahajan is seeking additional funding for the lab, which will provide training and research in how genes affect the way individuals respond to drugs.
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Drake to feature nationally renowned poet and author Carolyn Forché
Carolyn Forché will read selections from her poems and discuss her writing at Drake, thanks to partnership between Drake and the Des Moines National Poetry Festival.
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Drake student receives Goldwater Scholarship
Junior Siva Kasinathan is one of 278 outstanding students selected for the scholarship by the Goldwater Foundation on the basis of academic merit.
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Observatory series to explore Messier’s galaxies
The 8 p.m. lecture will focus on discoveries made by 18th century French astronomer Charles Messier.
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Lon Larson to receive Weaver Medal and deliver annual lecture
This is the 10th anniversary of the Lawrence C. and Delores M. Weaver Medal of Honor.
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Drake students cover Iowa’s historic gay marriage decision
Students posted stories, photos and commentary about the Court's decision, people's reactions and a public rally held in downtown Des Moines at thinkdsm.com.
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Bill Bryson lifts spirits by sharing his wit and wisdom in the Bucksbaum Lecture
The internationally acclaimed author also received an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree and the University's Alumni Achievement Award.
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Two Drake students receive Fulbright Grants to teach overseas
Recent graduate Alexa Horwart and senior Amy Benes will teach English to students in Indonesia and South Korea, respectively.
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Scientist to speak about robots that explore the deep sea
Dana Yoerger will give a free lecture at Drake focusing on remote-controlled robotic vehicles, such as the vehicle that explored the Titanic wreckage.
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Drake lecture to explore Toyota’s inspiration by King legacy
Drake will host the inaugural Dr. Martin Luther King Commemorative Celebration to commemorate King's legacy and his visit to Drake in 1959.