BioSynthesis

Dr. George Chamuris , professor, will present a program "The Flora of Ricketts Glen" on Saturday June 29, 2019 from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Visitor Center at Ricketts Glen State Park.The presentation is in celebration of the 75th anniversary of Ricketts Glen State Park.  Ricketts Glen State Park lies on over 13,000 acres in  Columbia, Luzerne, and Sullivan counties. It contains over 20 miles of hiking trails  and is home to   the  Glens Natural Area, a National Natural Landmark, and 22 named waterfalls. Dr. Chamuris's publication Hiker's Guide to the Trees, Shrubs and Vines of Ricketts Glen State Park , is now in its 6th edition. The Guide can be accessed at: http://department.bloomu.edu/biology/Ricketts Check out the web page pf Dr. Chamuris's Flora of Ricketts Glen Project: http://department.bloomu.edu/biology/Ricketts/flora_index.html

Sarah at "Get Outdoors Day" Sarah at Black Moshannon State Park    Sarah Buckley , Biology major in the Natural History option and Geosciences minor, is conducting an internship this summer with the PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR). This agency directs the PA state park system, manages state forests, and provides opportunities for outdoor education and recreation. Sarah’s internship  is at Black Moshannon State Park in Centre County, home to diverse wildlife and one of the largest bog/wetland areas in the state.   Sarah is learning firsthand about park management. She is working with park rangers and managers on various projects such as performing inspections and patrolling the lake. Sarah has also worked with the park’s Environmental Education Specialist to provide programs for the public on topics ranging from snakes and beavers, to the lake and wildflowers. As part of “Get Outdoors Day” at Moshannon State Park, Sarah led programs in ar

Kayla Sompel, Kyle Mausteller, and Kaitlyn Gwozdecki Pre-medical science majors  Kayla Sompel, Kyle Mausteller, and Kaitlyn Gwozdecki  were selected to participate in the Primary Care Scholars Program at the Penn State College of Medicine.  They had the opportunity to explore current trends and issues in family medicine, internal medicine, and pediatrics during this two week program.  The first week is spent at the Hershey campus interacting with faculty, medical students, and admissions staff. The focus was on learning about the philosophy and practice of primary care medicine and the admissions process and curriculum of the medical school. During the second week, participants gained clinical experience by shadowing a family physician, pediatrician, or internist. Kayla reports  that the lectures and problem-based learning sessions expanded her perspective of family medicine, She enjoyed learning about the different areas of primary care and highly recommends the program. She appr

Dr. Kristen Brubaker Congratulations to Drs. Kristen Brubkaer, Lauri Green, Cindy Surmacz, John Hranitz, and Jennifer Venditti-Roadarmel  who received   Research and Scholarship Grants from the Bloomsburg University Office of Research and Sponsored Programs.  Dr. Kristen Brubaker , Expression study of acute alcohol tolerance-associated genes jwa and hangover in Apis mellifera (Western honey bee)", $2680 Dr. Jennifer Venditti Dr. Lauri Green , BAHS: "Differences in the foraging and reproductive success of Tree Swallows (Tachycienta bicolor) across natural and artificial wetlands", $3132 Drs. Cindy Surmacz  and  John Hranitz , Assessing Sublethal Stress in Honey Bees Exposed to "Bee-friendly" Neoniciotinoid Pesticides", $3500   Dr. Jennifer Venditti-Roadarmel , BAHS: "Evaluating alpha-L-fucosidase Activity and its Potential Role in Reproduction Using Zebrafish (Danio rerio)", $3500 Dr. John Hranitz Dr. Lauri Green

The tree swallow project of  Dr. Lauri Green's  research team is up and running and has caught the attention of several regional media outlets. Bloomsburg's  Press Enterprise  and  Hazleton's Standard Speaker  have highlighted the work of  Victoria Roper , a BAHS master's student. See the BAHS bulletin board for details and photos outside Dr. Green's office door. Dr. Green and Victoria were also featured on WNEP's Pennsylvania Outdoor Life program. Show host Don Jacobs accompanied the researchers into the field to learn about the tree swallow project and to observe how the team installs bird boxes.  For a first-hand look at the research team in the field, check out   https://wnep.com/2019/03/03/tree-swallow-project/     Keep an eye out for follow-up stories by WNEP, the Press Enterprise,  and the Standard Speaker. They are visiting the sites again this week. The goal of the tree swallow project is to examine the nesting, reproductive success, chick growth r