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Tate Ackerman studies White-nose Syndrome Decimating Bat Populations

Posted on September 5, 2019 by Terrence E. Sweeney Ph.D.

Hi, my name is Tate Ackerman and I am a rising senior studying Biology, History, and Philosophy at the University of Scranton! This past Spring I was awarded a President’s Fellowship for Summer Research to conduct research on local bat … Continue reading →

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Nicole Antonelli’s Pediatric Physical Therapy Internship

Posted on July 29, 2019 by Ms. Michele A. Langan

Hello everyone! My name is Nicole Antonelli and I am a rising senior Physiology major. I’m planning to obtain my Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT). I am graduating a year early, so I am currently working on DPT school applications. A … Continue reading →

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Ant “Immune Systems” Under the Microscope: Presidential Fellow Hailey Kindt’s Summer Research

Posted on July 22, 2019 by Christopher A.F. Howey Ph.D.

  Hi everyone! My name is Hailey Kindt and I am a rising senior Neuroscience and Philosophy major. This summer, I am working at the University of Scranton after receiving a President’s Fellowship for Summer Research. With the help of … Continue reading →

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Bacterial – Ant interaction: Presidential Fellow Minahil Sami’s Summer Research

Posted on July 22, 2019 by Anne M. Royer Ph.D.

Hi! My name is Minahil Sami and I have been awarded a University of Scranton President’s Fellowship for Summer Research (PFSR). This summer I am working in Dr. Seid’s lab on my project titled, “Immunological Priming for Bacterial Strain Specific … Continue reading →

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Spring 2019 Seminar Series

Posted on March 20, 2019 by Anne M. Royer Ph.D.

This semester’s seminar series is underway! The first speaker, Tim Sweeney, talked about his experience working in medical technology as the Northeast Head of Health Economics and Reimbursement at LivaNova PLC. The remaining speakers of the semester are ecologists whose … Continue reading →

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Name The Rattlesnake – Vote Now!

Posted on November 29, 2018 by Christopher A.F. Howey Ph.D.

Over the past few weeks, we received 57 name suggestions for the resident Timber Rattlesnake.  The members of Dr. Howey’s Lab picked the top 15 names, and now it is your turn to vote for your favorite!  Follow the link … Continue reading →

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Name the Snake! … and win $25 Starbucks Gift Card!

Posted on October 31, 2018 by Christopher A.F. Howey Ph.D.

This past summer, the Biology Department gained a new member – A Snake! To be exact, the snake is a Timber Rattlesnake, and it is the center of Dr. Chris Howey’s research here in the Biology Department.  Much of Dr. … Continue reading →

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American Museum of Natural History Trip

Posted on October 24, 2018 by Christopher A.F. Howey Ph.D.

The Biology Department is sponsoring a trip to the American Museum of Natural History in New York City on November 10th.  A bus will leave the Loyola Science Center at 8:30 am and will depart the Museum at 5:30 pm.  … Continue reading →

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Faculty Spotlight – Dr. Janice Voltzow

Posted on September 12, 2018 by Christopher A.F. Howey Ph.D.

Our first Faculty Spotlight shines bright on Dr. Janice Voltzow.  The first woman to be appointed as a full professor within the Biology Department at the University of Scranton and the first woman to be appointed as Chair of the … Continue reading →

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