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Chris Mayne

Faculty Focus: Q&A with Chris Mayne

Chris Mayne, an associate professor of biology at Viterbo since 2014, is known for his “super science-dorky sense of humor,” his enthusiasm, his passion for sports, and his commitment to researching autoimmune diseases and the genetics of the immune system.

New Viterbo Science Symposium Debuts in March

The Agnes W.H. Tan Science Symposium debuts March 24–25, with a focus on drinking water and a Thursday night kickoff lecture by environmental activist Erin Brockovich. On Friday, the symposium, titled “What’s in Our Drinking Water?,” will run from 9 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Sarah Fauque

For Fauque (and Science), Curiosity a Driving Force

Curiosity has always been a driving force for Sarah (Ramaker) Fauque ’10, and that’s a big reason why she gravitated toward science. “Literally, all of science starts with the phrase, ‘That’s weird,’” said Fauque, a biology professor.
Alexandra Watral

Watral's PhD Work Takes Aim at Alzheimer's Test

What if a simple motor learning test could help diagnose cases of Alzheimer’s disease and age-related mild cognitive impairment in their early stages? Alexandra Watral ’14 aims to find out if that’s possible.
How to Spot Fake News: Consider the Source, Read Beyond, Check the Author, Supporting Sources, Check the Date, Is It a Joke, Check Your Biases, Ask the Experts

Do you know how to evaluate information?

With today’s information overload it can sometimes be difficult to distinguish if something is reliable or not.  How can you evaluate the accuracy of the information you find?