University of Minnesota - Gopher Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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Zoology, botany research Research in the area of Zoology is aided considerably by the recent gifr of an expensive electron microscope. This special microscope makes possible the studying of cells and tissue down to the molecular level, which is impossible with the ordinary light microscope. I he new microscope is especially useful in Dr. Joseph (Jail’s recent projects on the ultra structure of biological systems and the macromolccular make-up of living organisms. I le is also studying extensive!) the structure of chromosomes which are the hereditary components of every cell in the living organism. i he Botany department has many interesting research projects being done by a dozen staff members plus a few full time research men. I)r. John I fall, head of the Paleobotany division studies the plant impressions made in rock formations to identify elements of prc-historic vegetation and to fill in evolutionary gaps. Oil companies are extreme!) interested in the Palcobotanist because of his special knowledge and skills. The electron microscojjc is currently being used for the study of pollen and its structure. The Botany department surveys the atmosphere from the roof of the Botany building during the hay fever season.

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 j University press, printing department As rhe book publishing department of the University, the Press publishes and distributes throughout the world books which present the results or the interpretations of scholarships, books on various aspects of the history or culture of rhe srate and region and also serious creative works. This non-profit organization makes it possible for many books to be published that otherwise could not because they would nor be profitable. ()nc of the recent books from the Press is “The Pace of Minnesota” by John Szarkowski, a volume of photographs with commentary which has received a grear deal of publicity and has in turn focused consid-ablc attention upon its subject, the stare of Minnesota. I he book was on the Nnv York l imes best seller list eight times during the past year. Another department of the University closely connected in interest with the University Press is the University Printing department. I Icrc all of the printing of pamphlets, booklets, labels and signs needed by various other departments is done. Some of its biggest jobs are class schedules and bulletins and programs for various theatrical and musical events. 21