<p>Reed is extremely strong in bio. Arguably that’s its strongest science department and has been for a long time and is reflected in the high PhD productivity rate, which is the highest of any college or university in the country: <a href=“http://web.reed.edu/ir/phd.html[/url]”>http://web.reed.edu/ir/phd.html</a> . Reed is also strong in math, chemistry, and physics.</p>
<p>Traditionally, Reed has also been very strong in anthro as well. Some of my best friends from my Reed days are doing quite well these days as anthropologists at major universities. Polisci hasn’t been as strong (that’s my field, however), but Reed does very well in that area as well and some of the newer faculty (including the current department chair) have helped to bring that department into the modern era with a more behavioral and theoretical orientation.</p>