Research
Emotions and Anxiety Lab Penn State University Park, Dr. Newman
Overview: In Dr. Newman's lab I was paired up with Hanjoo Kim, a graduate student working towards his doctorate, and his project. In his project, we are currently working on a testosterone study. We are seeing how testosterone levels within patients affect their immediate response in to stimulus.
Skills Gained: In this lab I have gained skills in critical thinking as well as a stronger understanding of psychological based experiments. |
Organic Chemistry Lab Penn State Schuylkill, Dr. Lee Silverberg
Overview:
In Dr. Silverberg's lab, we investigated the synthesis of biochemical compounds. Our primary focus was on synthesis, structure, spectroscopic properties, and biological activity of compounds containing heterocycles such as 1-3 thiazine 4 ones. Skills Gained: This opportunity helped me gain knowledge and understanding of high level organic chemistry syntheses and purification techniques. Works:
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Ecology Lab Penn State Schuylkill, Dr. Darcy Medica
Overview:
In Dr. Darcy Medica's research lab, I conducted research in bio-environmental science with a primary focus on experimenting with mosquitoes in order to find repellency effects in natural insecticides. Skills Gained: I was able to create experimental designs allowing for a strong understanding of the scientific method. Works: Poster presented at the Harrisburg Capital |
Chance Program Panama and Costa Rica, Dr. Mclaughlin
Overview:
In the Chance Program we were given the opportunity to study abroad and participate in a number of field research, and conservation, programs. Some examples of this was conducting research with Dr. Diego Dierick in La Selva, Costa Rica on CO2 fluxes in interground water basin structures. Another example was some of the conservation techniques that we learned and helped with in San San, Panama. In San San, we were able protect endangered humpback sea turtles. Skills Gained: Throughout this program, we gained skills in field study techniques and understnading of the scientific method in real life applicable studies. |
The following video shows students in Chance participating in conservation techniques.
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