BioSynthesis

Dr. Abby Hare-Harris Dr. Abby Hare-Harris , assistant professor of Biological and Allied Health Sciences, published a paper, "Within-task variability on standardized language tests predicts autism spectrum disorder: a pilot study of the Response Dispersion index" in the  Journal of Neurodevelopmental Disorders .  This was a collaboration with Geisinger Medical Center, Bucknell University, and Rutgers University.

BAHS students Keara Drummer, Jackie Formosa, Jessica Paoletti, Victoria Roper, Matt Srednicki, and Dr. Clay Corbin visited the Shady Valley saw-whet owl banding station near Halifax, PA in mid-October. Working at this station are Sandy and Gary Lockerman (Sandy is a federally permitted bird bander) and Kerri Milliken (a MLIS student at Penn State - Harrisburg). Saw-whets are currently migrating to (and through) PA. In the late Winter and early Spring, they will return North for breeding.  Capturing, measuring, and banding these birds are crucial activities for learning their biology and conservation. Sandy Lockerman is one bander who helps run the station.  She has been banding birds (including thousands of owls and hummingbirds) for over 20 years.  The Shady Valley station is part of the Northern Saw-whet owl research program supported by the Ned Smith Center for Art and Nature in Millersburg, PA. Since 1997, the Center has been a leader in Northern Saw-whet Owl re...

Three BAHS faculty and  five BAHS students traveled to Kutztown University in early November to attend the 6th Annual PASSHE STEM Conference. Students from across the state presented research in the fields of  science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.  The conference included both oral presentations and poster sessions.   The following BAHS students gave poster presentations:  "Comparison of Sublethal Effects of Neonicotinoid and Pyrethroid Pesticides on Motor Responses in Honeybees" by Rachel Nenstiel and Taylor Bozza ; mentors: Dr. Cynthia Surmacz and Dr. John Hranitz  "Fishing for alpha-L-fucosidase: Evaluating Enzyme Activity in Zebrafish (Danio rerio)" by MacKenzie McDowell ; mentor: Dr. Jennifer Venditti "Examining the Effects of BORIS on Telomere Regulation and Stability" by Ian Whiteside ; mentor: Dr. Kate Beishline "Analysis of Within-Task Variability on Standardized Reading Assessments in Autism Spectrum Disorder" by Kyle Fla...

Dr. Gonzalez from the University of Kansas with host Dr. John Hranitz

TriBeta Biology Honor Society and the College of Science and Technology have partnered to collect professional clothing for the Career Closet. Donations will benefit BU students in need of attire for interviews and presentations. Clothing can be brought to Hartline lobby until Dec 5, 2019.

Please see Drs Corbin or Houston if you are interested in birds and forming a Ornithology Club. Join interested students at an exploratory meeting on Weds, Nov 20 at 11 am in 101 Hartline.