College of Arts and Sciences

Biology

Fellows

LINKS Fellows spend two years working with WFIS Educators, SJU Faculty and School District of Philadelphia teachers to implement a hands-on-science curriculum for grades 1st through 5th.  In addition, Fellows work to complete a Master's Degree in Biology and Master's thesis research.

Meet our class of 2013 Fellows:

 

 Jonathan
Jonathan English M.S. Candidate, Biology

Undergraduate:
B.A. St. John's College, 2010
Research Focus: The phylogeny of monoraphid diatoms
Other Interest: When I'm not out cycling, I like to be at home reading, painting or playing music. I am also very interested in alternative methods of schooling.
Contact: startreck@gmail.com

 

Jessica King, M.S. Candidate, Biology

Undergraduate: B.S. Biology, Loyola Marymount University, 2011
Research Interest:  Cell and molecular biology
Other Interest: I enjoy spending time with friends and family, cooking, and exploring new things.
Contact: jekingx@sbcglobal.net
Jessica King

 

Bryan Hennessy
 
Bryan Hennessy, M.S. Candidate, Secondary Education

Undergraduate: B.S. Biology, Saint Joseph's University, 2012
Research Interest:  Microbiology; The Detection of Carbon Catabolite Repression and of PTS Genes in Cave Bacterial Isolates
Other Interest: I spend a lot of my time out of the classroom and lab with friends and family. I also enjoy running and playing sports (rugby/football/etc.), as well as watching professional sports.
Contact:  bryanmhennessy@gmail.com