Understanding acropora spp. under high-nutrient conditions in a genetic basis

By Katie KwokUC San Diego Hi! My name is Katie, and I’m from Hong Kong. I currently attend University of California, San Diego, as a marine biology major. In my free time, I like trying new things – which is why I am not particularly good at anything. So far, I am enjoying baking, knittingContinue reading ” Understanding acropora spp. under high-nutrient conditions in a genetic basis”

Conducting Lung Cancer Research in the Scenic Backdrop of Heidelberg 

By William MerliniUniversity of Texas at Austin Hey everyone, my name is William and I am going to be a junior this upcoming fall semester at The University of Texas at Austin! There, I study Biomedical Engineering with a focus in cellular and biomolecular engineering. As of now, I hope to go into cancer researchContinue reading “Conducting Lung Cancer Research in the Scenic Backdrop of Heidelberg “

Applications of Potential Therapeutic Compound for Alzheimer’s on Mice

By Ellie VoglSUNY Oneonta Hello! I am Ellie, an upcoming Senior at SUNY Oneonta with a major in Biology and a Pre-Veterinary concentration. I am a proud transfer student from Monroe Community College, where I obtained my Associate’s degree back home in Rochester, NY.  I am a huge animal person and spend my time outsideContinue reading “Applications of Potential Therapeutic Compound for Alzheimer’s on Mice”

Finding My People

By Shiv Patel When I first imagined what this summer would be like, “community” was not the first word that occurred to me. I expected professionalism, high standards, cutting-edge research but not camaraderie. I imagined that I would have been mostly on my own, conducting lab work and reading over reviews solo with occasional check-insContinue reading “Finding My People”

Understanding Conservation Efforts for Wolves Worldwide

By Nadia AnchundiaSUNY Oneonta My name is Nadia Anchundia, I am an artist, storyteller and animal/wolf advocate. I am from New York, Manhattan. I am a Junior in SUNY Oneonta. I am a Studio/Digital Art Major with an Earth Science Minor. The purpose of this is to learn how to combine art and science togetherContinue reading “Understanding Conservation Efforts for Wolves Worldwide”

Defining the Outsider: German Citizenship and Colonial Resistance in the Kaiserreich

By Oscar Linehan-Siu William & Mary  My name is Oscar Linehan-Siu. I am a history and European studies major at William & Mary, raised in Arlington, Virginia, currently working on my honors thesis in history. I started taking German classes at the beginning of my school year on a whim (I thought it was somewhatContinue reading “Defining the Outsider: German Citizenship and Colonial Resistance in the Kaiserreich”

Drama and Diversity: Cultural Aspects that Influence Tango in Argentina 

By Naomi Rees, Austin Community College ¡Buenos días a todos! I am Naomi, and I’m excited to share my adventures with study abroad in Buenos Aires, Argentina! I’ll be studying the cultural nuances and influences of Argentine tango while in Argentina.  Tango performance on the Avenida 9 de Julio in Buenos Aires, a famous street inContinue reading “Drama and Diversity: Cultural Aspects that Influence Tango in Argentina “

Gearing up for Nairobi, Kenya

By Mary Begley, Syracuse University Hi everyone! My name is Mary Begley, and I’m from Yonkers, New York. I’m a junior at Syracuse University, where I study Finance and Business Management. Outside of academics, I love traveling, going to the gym, and trying new things, whether that’s food, activities, or places I’ve never been. GrowingContinue reading “Gearing up for Nairobi, Kenya”

Exploring the Unknown from Western Australia to the Deepest Parts of the Sea

By Landon Schumaker, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Hi! I’m from Chandler, Arizona—born and raised in the desert but always drawn to the ocean. I’m currently a student at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, majoring in marine biology with a minor in business administration. I’m also part of the Honors Program, where I’m workingContinue reading “Exploring the Unknown from Western Australia to the Deepest Parts of the Sea”