Category: Biology
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Keith Hengen, Washington University St. Louis – Sleep Resets the Brain’s Operating System
Why do we need to sleep? Keith Hengen, assistant professor in the department of biology at Washington University in St. Louis, delves into our brain to find the answer. Keith Hengen was born and raised in Concord, NH, and was first introduced to neuroscience at Bates College. From there, Keith went directly to grad school…
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Karolina Fucikova, Assumption University – A Genetically Unique Green Alga Discovered in the California Desert
On Assumption University Week: Deserts aren’t dead and there are still discoveries to be made in them. Karolina Fucikova, associate professor of biology, tells us of one. Karolina Fučíková is a biologist interested in the biodiversity, ecology and evolution of microscopic algae. She obtained her PhD at the University of Connecticut in 2011 and has…
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Ahyeon Koh, Binghamton University – Health Information Collected Through Sweat
Are you sweating right now? Ahyeon Koh, associate professor in the Thomas J. Watson College of Engineering and Applied Science at Binghamton University, collects perspiration to track our health. Dr. Koh is currently an associate professor at the Binghamton University Thomas J. Watson College of Engineering and Applied Science. Her research focuses on overcoming obstacles…
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Stefan Lovgren, University of Nevada Reno – Saving the River Giants
Large marine life doesn’t just live in the world’s oceans. Stefan Lovgren, research scientist in the college of science at the University of Nevada Reno, looks into protecting the river giants. Stefan Lovgren is a research scientist in the College of Science at the University of Nevada Reno, as well as the communications director of…
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Austin Garner, Syracuse University – Sea Urchins Can’t “Get a Grip” on Climate Change
Climate change will affect everything, even the smallest creatures. Austin Garner, assistant professor in the department of biology at Syracuse University, discusses one. Austin M. Garner is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biology and BioInspired Institute at Syracuse University. His research focuses on how animals interface with their environment with a particular focus…
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Joshua Brake, Harvey Mudd College – Using Light to Analyze Plants
Light can help us in a variety of ways that are still being determined. Joshua Brake, assistant professor of engineering at Harvey Mudd College, looks inside plants to find one. Joshua Brake is an Assistant Professor of Engineering at Harvey Mudd College in Claremont, California. Before joining the faculty at Harvey Mudd, he received his…
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Adam McLain, SUNY Polytechnic Institute – Nosy Hara Dwarf Lemurs
On SUNY Polytechnic Institute Week: The natural world still holds many secrets. Adam McLain, associate professor of biology, travels to Africa to observe one. Dr. Adam T. McLain is an Associate Professor of Biology in the Department of Biology and Chemistry at SUNY Polytechnic Institute in Utica, New York. He joined the faculty at SUNY…
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Andrew Berglund, University at Albany – The Fight Against Myotonic Dystrophy
On University at Albany Week: We still need to find a cure for many afflictions. Andrew Berglund, director of the RNA Institute and professor of biological sciences, details one of these. Dr. Berglund’s scientific career has revolved around understanding the role of RNA in biology. The focus of his research is on neuromuscular diseases with…
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Bhupal Shrestha, University at Albany – Tracking Western Wildfire Smoke
On University at Albany Week: Western wildfire smoke isn’t just a concern for the Western U.S. Bhupal Shrestha, senior research scientist, examines how the East Coast also feels the effects. Bhupal Shrestha, PhD, is a senior research support specialist at the New York State Mesonet at the University at Albany. He completed his MS and…
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Elizabeth Blaber, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute – Understanding How the Environment Affects Stem Cell Function
How our environment affects us can be complex. Elizabeth Blaber, assistant professor in the biomedical engineering department at Rensseelaer Polytechnic Institute, uses the harsh environment of space to provide answers. Elizabeth A. Blaber, Ph.D. is an Assistant Professor in the Biomedical Engineering Department at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI), a Visiting Scientist with the Blue Marble…