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NewTri-Beta members celebrate with their families and friends at a reception in Hartline Science Center Lobby following  the Initiation Ceremony on October 14, 2018.  Congratulations to all inductees!

Bloomsburg University's Annual Health Sciences Symposium is scheduled for April 11 and 12, 2019.   This year's theme is "Brain Injury."  Dr. Christopher Giza will deliver the keynote address. Dr. Giza is a graduate of  Dartmouth College and earned his M.D. from West Virginia University. He interned at the University of Pennsylvania, trained in Adult and Pediatric Neurology at UCLA, and worked on the Yosemite Search and Rescue team. Presently, Dr. Giza is  Professor of Pediatric Neurology and Neurosurgery at the David Geffen School of Medicine and Mattel Children’s Hospital and director of the UCLA Steve Tisch BrainSPORT program.   He is the co-chair of the American Academy of Neurology committee that introduced evidence-based Practice Guidelines for Management of Sports Concussions. Dr. Giza is on the advisory committees for Traumatic Brain Injury/concussion with the CDC, NCAA, MLS and USSF, and has been a clinical consultant for the NFL, NHL and MLS. 

Victoria Roper Victoria Roper won an award for Best Graduate Student Poster at the Susquehanna River Symposium held at Bucknell University on October 26 and 27, 2018.  Dr. Lauri Green is her research mentor.  Graduate student  Ben Paul and undergraduate Amanda Aulenbach assisted with the field work. Dr. Steve Rier provided technical support. Victoria's poster was entitled "Aerial insectivore response to acid mine drainage in Pennsylvania streams." Acid mine drainage is to known to have a a negative impact on insect and bird diversity. This study investigated the differences in water quality, nest density, and  nest activity for insect-eating birds  in three creeks that historically have been affected by acid mine drainage and three creeks that were not affected. The group found that sites impacted by acid mine drainage had poorer water quality and reductions in nesting density and the number of active nests. You can read more about the symposium at  http://ww

Research students from Dr. Steven Rier's and Dr.  Lauri Green’s labs presented at the 13th annual Susquehanna River Symposium at Bucknell University on October 26 and 27, 2018. The event provides a forum to share research and to increase awareness of issues facing the Susquehanna River watershed. The symposium was attended by more  than 300  students, faculty, scientists, engineers, policy-makers, consultants, and community members. The theme of this year's symposium was "Science, Conservation and Heritage." Plenary speakers included: Christopher Williams, Sr. Vice President for Conservation American Rivers; John Arway, Executive Director of the PA Fish & Boat Commission; and Sid Jamieson, Board Member, Cyuga Nation Iroquois and Fiathkeeper, Greenwood's Land Conservancy.  BAHS students presenting research were:  Jennifer Soohy (M.S. student) presented an oral presentation entitled "A survey of algal productivity and nutrient concentrations across a

  Halloween was celebrated in the halls of Hartline Science Center. Tri-Beta Biology Honor Society provided the treats with a bake sale featuring cider and spooky fare.  Costumes ranged from skeletons and unicorns, to a Dr. Hare-Harris as a Surmacz look-alike,  and the Dean's office as the ENTIRE cast of the Flinstones.  A spook-tacular time was had by all!

The Bloomsburg University chapter of Beta Beta Beta, the biology honor society, welcomed new members at its initiation ceremony in 108 Hartline Science Center on October 14, 2018. Beta Beta Beta (Tri-Beta) is a society for students dedicated to improving the understanding and appreciation of biological study and extending boundaries of human knowledge through scientific research. Since its founding in 1922, more than 175,000 persons have been accepted into lifetime membership, and more than 430 chapters have been established throughout the  United States  and  Puerto Rico . The mission of Tri-Beta is:  1) to stimulate scholarship; 2) to disseminate scientific knowledge; and 3) to promote biological research (www.tribeta.org)United States  and  Puerto Rico . The mission of Tri-Beta is:  1) to stimulate scholarship; 2) to disseminate scientific knowledge; and 3) to promote biological research (www.tribeta.org)   Tri-Beta Officers The ceremony was conducted by Tri-Beta officers

 BAHS faculty and students attended the 50th Anniversary of the Chicoteague Bay Field Station (CBFS) on October 19-21 in Wallops Island, VA. The event celebrated 50 years of hands-on, feet-wet education at the field station. Over the years, BAHS students and faculty have taken advantage of the many opportunities for teaching and research at the CBFS. Check out the photos of  BAHS graduate students  Hannah Anderson (top left) and some of their marine friends, along with a beautiful shot of the ocean! Happy Anniversary to the CBFS!

Seven BAHS students were among those recognized by The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi for outstanding academic performance in the freshman year. Phi Kappa Phi is a national honor society that recognizes and celebrates academic excellence in all disciplines. Student award recipients earning a 3.8 GPA or above were honored at a ceremony and reception on November 9 at McCormick Human Services Center. Congratulatory remarks were shared by Provost James Krause. Ms. Monica Johnson, Assistant Dean of Students, addressed the award recipients on "Involvement as Self-Care."  Congratulations to the following BAHS students who were recognized:  Hannah Blauch (Medical Imaging), Sarah Buckley (Biology), Brianna Heller (Biology), Danielle James (Health Sciences), Amy Maciejewski (Medical Imaging), Shania Moore (Medical Imaging), and Isabella Sauer (Medical Imaging.)

Searah Kennedy at Olympic National Park.   Searah Kennedy , a May 2018 Health Sciences graduate,spent eight weeks with Americorps working in Washington state  at Olympic National Park. Americorps is a  voluntary national service program that engages participants in public service work to aid communities.  Searah was a member of a small trail crew team that worked to build, conserve, and maintain areas in the park.Her crew was involved in excavation work in the gardens around Olympic National Park's Visitors Center and planted about  3500 plants in the Hurricane Ridge  area to vegetate public trails. 

Vitoria Nery , a pre-medical science major and international student from Teresina in northeast Brazil conducted an internship at the Hospital and Emergency Care Unit of Promorar.  Vitoria gained valuable clinical experience and had the opportunity to observe rounds and work with medical students and physicians. She received a certificate from the hospital for her service. 

Medical Imaging Majors at The Johns Hopkins Hospital Medical Imaging Majors took a road trip on October 12, 2018 to the Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, MD to tour the facilities and learn about clinical programs.  Accompanying Drs. Judy Kipe-Nolt and Dr. Barry Nolt , were  Salina  Lucchesi,  Shania Moore,  Gina Gervasi Alexis Hoffman,  Hanna Blauch Amy Maciejewski,  Mikayla Ulicny, and   Mckenzie Lane.

Check out the following speakers who will be discussing career pathways and educational opportunities! Monday, Oct. 15 HSC G40 6:30 pm: Mr. Kenneth Roszel, Director of Radiography Program, Radiography, Geisinger Medical Center Wednesday, Oct. 17 HSC G40 6:30 pm: Mr Kevin Zajac, Admissions, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, PCOM offers programs in physician assistant studies and osteopathic medicine                                  HSC G42 7:15 pm: Mr. Richard Fritsky, Wildlife Diversity Biologist, PA Game Commission Thursday, Oct. 18 HSC G40 6:30pm: Dr. Coulter Ward, Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Binghamton Univeristy HSC G40 7:15 pm: Ms. Morgan & Ms. McDaniels, Sonography, Lackawanna College Monday, Oct. 22 HSC G40 6:30 pm: Mr. Ed Beitz, Medical Lab Science, York Hospital WellSpan Hospital HSC G40 7:15 pm: Dr. Stacy Adams, DVM, Veterinarian, Loyalsock Animal Hospital Tuesday, Oct. 23 HSC G40 6:30 pm: BU Graduate Student

Kayla Sompel , a junior pre-medical sciences major and chemistry minor, traveled to Mombasa, Kenya with International Medical Aid, a program started by Johns Hopkins Medical School. This three-week program brings together pre-med students, pre-physician assistant students, nursing majors and residents to experience medical practices in a developing country. Kayla volunteered at the Coastal Providence General Hospital, the second largest government funded hospital in Kenya. She rotated through neonatal and inpatient pediatrics, meeting with children with abdominal cancer, sickle cell anemia, meningitis, and malaria. She found the ability of the doctors, students, and nurses to treat the patients with such limited resources to be miraculous. Kayla had the opportunity to do observe in the Emergency Department,  which she describes as the learning experience of a life time. Kayla conducted community outreach at the Baby Life Rescue Center and at BeHoCa, an orphanage for young boys.

Sixteen teams duked it out for bragging rights at Biology Trivia. The event, hosted by Tri-Beta, the Biology Honor Society, pitted teams of students and faculty against each other in a friendly battle during four rounds of trivia questions.  Questions were taken from all disciplines of biology and included the basics to the bizarre. The consensus favorite question from the multiple choice round was: Myotonia congenita is a genetic condition that causes :   A. Skunks to lose their ability to spray B. Cats to develop extra long whiskers C. Chihuahuas to shake when nervous D. Flamingos to be white in color E. Goats to faint when startled The lively group enjoyed pizza and snacks (and blue cupcakes courtesy of the pre-med club) while doing genetic problems and pondering the scientific names of flora and fauna. The winning teams were first place,Russian Roulette; second place, JJAKED up; and third place: Mighty-chondria.  Prizes for the winning teams included note cards, hi

Angela Ciucci, Emily Rhine, Cassandra Riley and Dhir Gala  make SLIME! BAHS faculty, students, and alumni joined the CoST tent at BU's homecoming tailgate held at Fenstemaker Alumni House on Saturday, October 6. CoST Ambassadors Dhir Gala, Cassandra Riley and Emily Rhine engaged children in making SLIME, DNA models, and in coloring cells and hearts.  A good time was held by all! Angela Ciucci, Dr. Venditti, Dr, Brubaker, Kevin and Sophia Roadarmel Dr. Venditti with Lizmeidy Hernandez, Husky Ambassador Dr. Brubaker makes DNA! Check out Dr. Henry's glasses!