Tag: Franklin and Marshall College
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Harriet Okatch, Franklin & Marshall College – Lead Poisoning
On Franklin & Marshall Week: Lead poisoning remains a scourge in certain areas. Harriet Okatch, assistant professor of biology and public health, looks into curbing this health hazard. Professor Okatch holds a bachelor of science degree in chemistry and a PhD in analytical chemistry from the University of Botswana, and a masters in public health…
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Shawn O’Bryhim, Franklin & Marshall College – Manuscript Illuminator
On Franklin & Marshall Week: Not all technology has been made small enough yet. Shawn O’Bryhim, professor of classics, explores once such instrument that needs to be smaller. Professor O’Bryhim holds a B.A. in secondary education and a master’s degree in Latin from Ball State University, and a master’s degree and doctorate in Classics from…
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Carlota Batres, Franklin & Marshall – Disgust
On Franklin & Marshall Week: Does your environment change your emotional reactions? Carlota Batres, assistant professor of psychology, examines this question. Professor Batres received a master’s in science in evolutionary and comparative psychology and a PhD. in psychology from St Andrews in 2012 and 2016, respectively. She earned her bachelor of science degree in psychology…
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Elizabeth De Santo, Franklin & Marshall College – Protecting the Oceans
On Franklin & Marshall Week: We are at a crucial moment for the health of our oceans. Elizabeth De Santo, associate professor of environmental studies, discusses what can be done. Professor De Santo is a human geographer with training in environmental law, international relations, environmental management and marine zoology. Her teaching and research focus on…
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Aaron Krochmal, Washington College – Animal Learning, Memory and Migration
Animals migrate over long distances – but how do they know where to go? Aaron Krochmal, associate professor of biology at Washington College, discusses this question. Aaron R. Krochmal, an Associate Professor of Biology at Washington College, is an integrative organismal biologist interested in the behavior, physiology, and ecology of reptiles. Specifically, he combines these…