BioSynthesis

BAHS students shared their research results at the College of Science and Technology Research Day on December 4, 2016.  The event celebrates the achievements of students throughout the college in research and scholarly activities. Leading off the program was Dean Robert S. Aronstam, keynote speaker.  Dr. Aronstam discussed constitutive signaling activity in orphan G protein-coupled receptors. The following BAHS students presented talks and posters: Masters students Shandna Burroughs and Kirk Jeffries Kira Englan Shandna Burroughs  (mentor: Dr. Candice Klingerman) Preliminary Results: Ghrelin is affecting sexual and ingestive behaviors of female Syrian hamsters. Jalil Alston  (mentor: Dr. Barry Nolt) evaluation of the fungicide sensitivity and pathogenicity of Pythium spp. cultivated from soils at Dillon Floral Corporation in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania Jean-Nicole Place Add caption Kirk Jeffries  (mentor: Dr. William Coleman) Investigations of th...

BAHS December graduates enjoy a celebration in Hartline lobby after graduation hosted by the College of Science and Technology. Congratulations to all our BAHS graduates! Best wishes for continued success and stay in touch! Honor Graduates: Summa Cum laude Kira England  Myrle Newcomer Magna cum laude Philip Mosolino Bachelor of Arts in Biology Richard Merrick Cody Rome Autumn Scoviak Bachelor Science in Biology Ross Adamek Jalil Alston Kira England Brooke Esbenshade Laura Herrols Kaitlyn Hitchiner Echo Wertz Bachelor of Science, Health Science Nicholas Bilski John Chernewski, Jr. Jessica Cusanelli Alyssa Donze Jillian Donze Matthew Kendra Philip Mosolino Stephen Motze Myrle Newcomer Kendra Rehm Curtis Rigg Morgan Strong Medical Imaging Morgan Balabaugh Devon Chilensky Samantha Fields Stephanie Jones Taylor Kreston Taylor Lisella Nellie Marsh Olivia Peck Rebecca Stein

T he BAHS Club stole the show at the  last campus Farmers Market of the season.  The market on Friday, October 30 celebrated Halloween and the harvest season. BAHS Club officers Dana Frobese, Justin VanDerMolen, Kahli Castagnera , and Jenny Young shared spo oky and informative biological facts about bats, pumpkins, black cats and spiders to curious onlookers. Drs. Venditti and Hess are the BAHS Club advisors.

Graduate student Sean Hartzell and Dr. Amber Pitt published a note in Herpetological Review reporting the occurrence of the Eastern Musk Turtle (Stenotherus odoratus) in Montour County, PA. This represents a northern range extension for this native Pennsylvania species known as the "stinkpot" turtle.  The turtle, pictured at right, is one of the smallest turtle species in the United States. Check out their note: Hartzell, S.M. and A.L. Pitt. 2015. Geographic Distribution: Sternotherus odoratus (Eastern Musk Turtle): USA: Pennsylvania: Montour County. Herpetological Review 46(4): 566.

Penn State College of Medicine Primary Care Scholars Program May 16 to May 27, 2016       The Penn State College of Medicine Primary Care Scholars Program is an  exceptional opportunity  for undergraduate students to receive  exposure to medical school and issues in primary care. The Program:         First week , Scholar students come to Penn State’s College of Medicine campus in Hershey to learn about important issues in health care delivery and primary care, medical school admissions, financial aid, and the medical school's curriculum process. There are numerous opportunities for Scholar students to interact with medical students and faculty and learn about the philosophy and practice of primary care within the disciplines of family medicine, internal medicine, and pediatrics. Large and small didactic groups, discussion groups, seminar presentations, and informal gatherings are the metho...

Dr. Stephen E. Schell, MD (BS Biology, 1975), a board certified otolaryngologist and graduate of Temple University School of Medicine, has generously established an award to assist students in preparing for osteopathic or allopathic medical school. The Dr. Stephen Schell Scholarship provides funds of $300 - $500 to help defray the cost of a preparatory course or materials for the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT).  The scholarship can be awarded before or after the costs are incurred. To apply for the scholarship, please submit the following packet of materials to Dr. Surmacz, 146 Hartline, by 4:30 p.m., Friday, February 5, 2016: ·           BU Scholarship Application Form (may be downloaded from MyHusky or obtained from the Financial Aid Office, 119 Student Services Center or from the wall pocket outside Dr. Surmacz’s office (146 HSC). ·           official transcript ...

APPLY NOW! Biological and Allied Health Sciences Scholarships Scholarship AMOUNT CRITERIA Biology and Allied Health Scholarship $500 or $250 Biology (including Secondary Education Biology) and Health Science majors who are currently sophomores or juniors and have completed 12 credits in biological science courses at BU James E. Cole Scholarship $550 Current BU Medical Imaging majors who will be on campus fall 2016 James E. Parsons Microbiology Scholarship $610 Biology and Health Science majors who are currently sophomores or juniors.  Preference to Medical Laboratory Science majors Frederick R. Maue 1976 Scholarship $1,000 B.S. Biology majors officially enrolled in the pre-medical sciences option who are currently sophomores or juniors and have financial need. APPLICATION PROCESS FOR ALL OF THE ABOVE SCHOLARSH...