Although we may not be aware of it, we do philosophy every day, says Assistant Professor of Philosophy Jennifer Dobe. Dobe teaches Philosophy for Life (PHI 121) and says that we, as humans, use philosophy in our daily lives but rarely think about it.

Weeks after they concluded their summer science MAPs, we met up with five students to ask them about their research, the process of scientific inquiry, and what the MAP experience has taught them.

The Grinnell philosophy course titled The Good, The Beautiful, The Brain explores the philosophy of the values that shape your life. The central question is “What is the good life?”

Our current society is flooded with media. The course Mass Media and Society explores the relationships among mass media, the public sphere, and democracy. This course will help you reframe those messages and analyze the biases that may arise.

The course Sociology of Religion is more than a survey of world religions. It's a fascinating course that will allow you to analyze behavior, belonging, and belief.

Expanded research services for scholarly journal articles

Faculty & staff are invited to work on writing & research projects in Burling Lounge, first floor

Dear Grinnell students, faculty, staff, and families,

Dear students, faculty, and staff: 

As we prepare to return to classes on Monday, we are writing to provide the latest updates on campus safety and actions we are taking to mobilize…

Todd Armstrong, professor and chair of Russian, Central European, and Eurasian Studies, answers five questions about foraging, chickens, food, and culture.