Category Archives: Student Research

Recent Presentations and Publications by Professor Rob Smith and his Research Students

Posted on June 21, 2021 by Terrence E. Sweeney Ph.D.

To accompany Dr. Rob Smith’s recent summary of his ongoing research (Spotlight on Avian Behavioral Ecologist, Professor Rob Smith), below are listed a few presentations and publications of his research group. Recent presentations Hatch, Margret I., and Robert J. Smith. … Continue reading →

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Spotlight on Avian Behavioral Ecologist, Professor Rob Smith

Posted on June 16, 2021 by Terrence E. Sweeney Ph.D.

Adding to our occasional series on Biology department faculty and their research, Biology Professor Dr. Robert Smith (B.S., Alma College; M.S., Central Michigan University; Ph.D., The University of Southern Mississippi; Biology faculty member since 2003) summarizes below his research program, … Continue reading →

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Gabrielle Verbeke-O’Boyle is the 2021 Excellence in Physiology Awardee

Posted on May 26, 2021 by Terrence E. Sweeney Ph.D.

The Physiology Advisory Council and the Biology Department faculty are delighted to award the 2021 Excellence in Physiology Award to Gabrielle Verbeke-O’Boyle! The Excellence in Physiology Award honors a senior graduating from the Physiology program for achieving academic excellence and … Continue reading →

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Biology Senior Jessica Fanelli completes her Honors Research Project on Local Breeding Bird Communities

Posted on May 21, 2021 by Terrence E. Sweeney Ph.D.

Hello everyone! My name is Jessica Fanelli, and I am a Senior biology major at the University of Scranton. In my time at Scranton, I have had the privilege of being a member of the University’s Honors Program. As a … Continue reading →

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2015 Biology Graduate Rob Brzozowski advances to Postdoctoral Research in Host-Pathogen Interactions at Montana

Posted on May 6, 2020 by Terrence E. Sweeney Ph.D.

Hi, my name is Rob Brzozowski, and I graduated from the University of Scranton in 2015 with a B.Sc. in biology. Following graduation, I joined the graduate program at the University of South Florida (USF) as a M.Sc. student in … Continue reading →

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Rising Biology Senior Jessica Fanelli awarded Royals Scholars Summer Fellowship in support of her Honors Research

Posted on April 26, 2020 by Terrence E. Sweeney Ph.D.

Hi everyone!       My name is Jessica Fanelli and I am a rising senior at the University of Scranton. I am a biology major and a biochemistry minor. As a member of the Honors Program, I am conducting … Continue reading →

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Positions available at Pharm Giant Sanofi

Posted on April 15, 2020 by Terrence E. Sweeney Ph.D.

Sanofi, whose regional facility in Northeastern Pennsylvania (Swiftwater, PA) is part of the international pharmaceutical and vaccine giant Sanofi-Pasteur, has a number of professional positions now available to upcoming graduates in the Biological Sciences. I received the following email today, … Continue reading →

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Congratulations to our newest Scranton Summer Research Fellows!

Posted on April 9, 2020 by Terrence E. Sweeney Ph.D.

The Provost’s Office has just announced this summer’s recipients of the University’s prestigious President’s Fellowships for Summer Research. The Biology department is proud to announce that six of our students majoring in the Biological Sciences have succeeded in securing these … Continue reading →

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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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Elizabeth Kenny – Wrap-up of Southern California Summer Research

Posted on August 20, 2019 by Terrence E. Sweeney Ph.D.

Hi again, everyone! After two months of research in California, I am happy to say that I had a great experience. Living at the White Mountain Research Station (WMRS) has been amazing. I have met so many different people from … Continue reading →

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