Coursework
Here are just a few courses that have had a tremendous impact on me.
Inorganic Chemistry
Prof. Sarah St. Angelo
FALL 2019
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One of my favorite courses at Dickinson, we learned the fundamentals of inorganic chemistry and partook in a number of labs, such as quantum dot creation and silica dioxide nanoparticle synthesis, culminating in our own ovine urine-coated hydroxyapatite nanoparticle synthesis experiment.
SEM imaging of a black chicken feather. Prof. St. Angelo and I hoped to capture the nanostructures that cause the feather's iridescence.
Compound microscope viewing sea urchin embryos
(late gastrula stage)
Animal Development
Prof. Kirsten Guss
FALL 2019
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We learned the basics of embryonic development and worked with sea urchin, fruit fly, and chicken embryos. In lab, we were able to witness firsthand the early development and gene expression in these organisms.
Natural History of Vertebrates
Prof. Scott Boback
SPRING 2020
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We learned how to identify 129 different vertebrate species, as well as how to preserve our own collected specimens. We also gained hands-on experience in the field, such as fish seining and late-night vernal pond exploring!
