National Geographic photo exhibit astonishes

Katia Faroun | Associate Photo Editor 03/12/20 There once was a time when academic journals shunned photographs. Now, we can’t imagine a publication without them. The artistic and scientific contributions of photography to the development of our society are undeniable. By displaying images of our Earth and its wonders, photography unites billions of people spread across millions of miles of land and sea. National Geographic … Continue reading National Geographic photo exhibit astonishes

More makeup companies should opt for natural, untouched look

02/14/2019 By Colleen Hammond | Staff Columnist  In the age of Instagram glamour and face-perfecting Snapchat filters, beauty standards for women seem to be straying further and further from reality. Nearly every major beauty corporation and retailer use highly edited photographs in their advertisements. Even bareMinerals, a company traditionally associated with their affinity for “natural beauty,” utilizes heavily edited images in their ads. While skin … Continue reading More makeup companies should opt for natural, untouched look

Bayer dean’s research reveals ancient mysteries in Israel, Greece

By Max Blechman | The Duquesne Duke Philip Reeder, dean of the Bayer School of Natural and Environmental Sciences, returned to Duquesne on Jan. 23 after conducting archaeological research for a month in Israel and Greece. Reeder said that in addition to conducting research, his goal was to make connections that will create future opportunities for students and faculty from the Bayer school to research … Continue reading Bayer dean’s research reveals ancient mysteries in Israel, Greece

Bayer School names first Minucci chair

By Brittney Jackson | For The Duquesne Duke Chemistry professor Jeffry Madura, who has taught at Duquesne since 1998, was named the University’s first Lambert F. Minucci Endowed Chair in Engineering and Computational Sciences. In his career, Madura has received $10 million from private foundations for his research, and has had over 100 scientific papers published. Madura said being named chair exemplifies his hard work … Continue reading Bayer School names first Minucci chair