Signature Experience
It’s time to reimagine higher education and refocus on building the skills and understanding you’ll need to take on whatever challenges lie ahead. The Gustavus Signature Experience (SigX) is that change.
- Guaranteed experiential learning chosen by you
- The edge you’ll need for your résumé
- Personalized guidance and mentorship
- Up to $3,000 in additional aid for your SigX
Our People
Amanda Nienow
Dr. Amanda Nienow began her Gustavus career in 2007, in the department of chemistry. She obtained her PhD in (Physical) Chemistry at the University of Minnesota and completed a brief post-doctoral fellowship at Purdue University in West Lafayette, IN. In 2013, she was promoted to Associate Professor and in 2018, was promoted to Professor. She has authored multiple peer-reviewed publications with undergraduate students related to environmental fate and photochemistry of herbicides. She recently won the Janet Anderson Award from the Midstates Consortium for Math and Sciences for her work mentoring students in undergraduate research. Dr. Nienow served as co-chair of the Chemistry Department from 2015-2020 and 2023-2026 with Dr. Dwight Stoll. She currently serves as the Director of Undergraduate Research and regularly teaches SIG-370, Signature Experience - Research along with physical chemistry courses.
Music Scholarships
Music scholarships at Gustavus support students who wish to continue their involvement in music, regardless of their major or minor.