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The Contamination Cleaner

Through his company Cherokee Investment Partners, John Mazzarino ’74 cleans up environmentally contaminated businesses, which profits investors while also benefiting the environment.

Driven by Climate Activism

Throughout his career, Joe Mendelson '88 has worked to improve fuel standards — beginning as a lawyer before the Supreme Court and now as a Tesla executive.

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Deep Impact

Four alumni helped compile the nation’s biggest-ever report on the effects of climate change.

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Slime Time

Biologist Jann Vendetti ’01 finds fascination in the study of snails and slugs.

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To Serve and Protect

Peter Feldman '04, newly-appointed commissioner of the Consumer Product Safety Commission, discusses the responsibility of a career in public service.

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The Strange Case of Dr. Ho Man Kwok

A winding tale that delves into the 50-year myth regarding the side effects of MSG.

Marc Michel '98 in his geoscience lab

Crystal Magic: Geoscientist Marc Michel ’98 creates nanocrystals

Geoscientist Marc Michel ’98 is exploring techniques to create useful nanocrystals before our very eyes.

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Out of Office: Professors on sabbatical examine real-world issues

Travel, writing, research. When faculty members go on sabbatical, it’s no vacation.

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Rare Migrating Birds Visit Colgate’s Forests

Sustainability director John Pumilio is on a quest to explore — and record — Colgate’s ornithological richness.