Jenni Chang is a research scientist at Langevin Research, working everyday to design and perform various experiments with a team of fellow researchers. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry and Biochemistry from the University of Oklahoma with a pre-med focus and has the goal of going to med school to become a physician. SheContinue reading “Interview with Jenni Chang”
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Interview with Dr. Maria Gracia García Mendoza
Dr. Maria Gracia García Mendoza is a Scientist in the Research and Development Group of Luminex Corporation. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Research from Loras College and earned her PhD from University of Wisconsin-Madison. She has worked successfully in various areas of research within the biological field, including in breast cancer research. CanContinue reading “Interview with Dr. Maria Gracia García Mendoza”
Interview with Dr. Rachel Rawle
Dr. Rachel Rawle is currently a professor of biology at Shoreline Community College in Seattle, WA. She earned her PhD in Microbiology from Montana State University. She has been published numerous times for her research on various topics, including bacteria-arsenic interactions. Can you describe your career pathway and journey? My recollection is that I’ve alwaysContinue reading “Interview with Dr. Rachel Rawle”
Interview with Dr. Naida ‘Jan’ Chalupny
Dr. Jan Chalupny is the Biotech Outreach Manager and an adjunct professor at Shoreline Community College in Seattle, WA. She earned her PhD from Yale University. She has been published numerous times for her extensive research in various areas. Can you describe your career pathway and journey? It was always about Biology for me. MyContinue reading “Interview with Dr. Naida ‘Jan’ Chalupny”
Interview with Dr. William Hamish Mehaffey
Dr. Mehaffey currently does research on birdsong at the University of California, San Francisco. He earned his PhD in Neuroscience from the University of Calgary in Alberta. He has been published numerous times for his research on the neuroscience of birdsong. What area do you work in/what is your field of study? Neurobiology/Neuroethology. Neuroethology beingContinue reading “Interview with Dr. William Hamish Mehaffey”
-> The Rosalind Project
It has now been about a year and a half since I started this blog. Over that time, I’ve interviewed numerous professionals in the fields of archaeology and anthropology and learned a ton. During that time, I have also had my interests and plans for the future develop as I get closer and closer toContinue reading “-> The Rosalind Project”
Interview with Becky Holloway
Recently, as I’ve been branching out into exploring other veins of science, specifically the biological sciences, I’ve been looking to interview some scientists within the umbrella of biology in order to learn more about this field. As I reached out, I was connected with Becky Holloway. I chatted with her on the phone and tookContinue reading “Interview with Becky Holloway”
My Research on Tay Sachs
Just a little note before we get started: this post is not about archaeology/anthropology, it’s about another area of science I’m interested in. I want to use this blog to explore all of my different scientific interests, so don’t be surprised if there are some more posts coming along that aren’t directly anthropology/archaeology related! WhenContinue reading “My Research on Tay Sachs”
Vikings Were in the Americas 1000 Years Ago – Here’s How We Know (Spoiler Alert: It’s super cool!)
I recently did a project for school where I had to find a new article about some sort of science, and luckily for me, my mom had just sent me an article from the New York Times about evidence of Vikings in the Americas 1000 years ago (shout out to my mom!). The article (andContinue reading “Vikings Were in the Americas 1000 Years Ago – Here’s How We Know (Spoiler Alert: It’s super cool!)”
Interview with Dr. Julie K. Stein
Dr. Julie K. Stein is executive director of the Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture and Professor of Anthropology at the University of Washington. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Geology and Anthropology from Western Michigan University and earned her PhD from the University of Minnesota. She has been published numerous times and isContinue reading “Interview with Dr. Julie K. Stein”
The Rosalind Project 