Stevenson University Biology

Leah Griffith in lab
Originally uploaded by Meredith Durmowicz

Working with biology faculty members Merrie Durmowicz and Steve Mrozinski in the Independent Research course, biology major Leah Griffith is investigating how related family members are using STR DNA sequences. STRs are short repeated sequences of DNA that are used by forensic scientists to identify individuals. By learning [...]

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Dr. M underwater, originally uploaded by ldmcoy.
Dr. Matanoski worked hard searching for field sites in the Caribbean to take his Marine Biology class on Spring Break.

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Jessica Nelson, Senior Herpetologist at the National Aquarium in Baltimore, spoke to faculty and students as part of the Science and Mathematics Seminar Series this month. Jessica described the amphibian collection at NAIB and all that is involved in maintaining and caring for it. We enjoyed the behind the scenes look [...]

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S3RP students talk about their experiences
Originally uploaded by Meredith Durmowicz

Biology and Chemistry students who have participated in summer research opportunities talked to their peers about their experiences, in order to encourage students to apply to the numerous summer undergraduate research experiences that exist across the country. Biology students who presented were: Krystal Burns, Sarah Sauthoff [...]

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Originally uploaded by Meredith Durmowicz

Emily Skovira (BIO, ‘01) received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Michigan State University, College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Lorie Lana, Health Professions Advisor at Stevenson University traveled to East Lansing, Michigan to attend Emily’s graduation. Emily is currently completing a 1 year internship at the Cummings School of Veterinary [...]

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