Writing Science News

Liz is a senior biochemistry and molecular biology major from Philadelphia, PA.  She is involved in community service and greek life on campus, and plans to conduct biomedical research after graduation.

Kate is a Freshman at Dickinson College. She is from Maplewood, New Jersey and plans to major in Environmental Science.

Nina is from New Jersey and is in her last year at Dickinson College. She is a Biochemistry and Molecular Biology major. Nina is a supervisor in the Dining Hall on campus. She is also involved in Delta Nu, PALS, and is the Up ‘til Dawn executive director.

Shelly is a sophomore Biochemistry and Molecular Biology major at Dickinson College. She lives in Maryland and is involved with kidney physiology research at the NIH.

Nick is a sophomore biology major at Dickinson College.  He is from Basking Ridge, New Jersey and is a lifeguard and EMT in his spare time.  He is a member of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity and likes to stay involved in campus activities.

Amy is a Sophomore Biology Major at Dickinson College. She has been an intern at the Dickinson College Biodiesel Shop since Spring of 2009. She is currently one of the Learning Community Coordinators for the Environment and Sustainability Freshman Learning Community located in Davidson Wilson Dorm. She is on the Dickinson Equestrian Team and was Captain for the Fall 2009 Semester.

Allison is a sophomore at Dickinson College and a Biochemistry & Molecular Biology major. During the summer, she interns with the United States Department of Agriculture/Agricultural Research Service and works in a plant virology laboratory.  As a student, Allison is a tour guide and an intern in the Dickinson College Admissions office.  She is also involved in Greek Life and The Dickinson College Panhellenic Council.

Johnathan Nieves is a Biochemistry and Molecular Biology degree candidate at Dickinson College where he is also pursuing a Certificate in Health Studies. Mr. Nieves currently works freelance for The Investor Relations Group, Inc. a full-service corporate communications firm based in New York, New York and hopes to pursue a career in medicine after graduation.

Sara Braniecki is a junior biology major at Dickinson College.  She plays on the Dickinson Women’s lacrosse team.  Sara also is a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma and Dickinson’s Orientation Committee.

Kristen is a sophomore Biochemistry and Molecular Biology major at Dickinson College. She’s from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. On campus, she’s involved with community service and Delta Nu sorority. During the summer of 2009, she worked as a research assistant in the neuroscience department at Drexel University College of Medicine doing research for ALS.