Class of 2014
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Philip Freda, M.S. Candidate, Biology Undergraduate: B.S. Administration of Justice, Pennsylvania State University, 2005 Post-Baccalaureate studies in Biology, Saint Joseph's University, 2012 Research Focus: Genetic variation and microevolution in both Drosophila simulans and Drosophila suzukii. D. simulans is a model organism related to D. melanogaster while D. suzukii is a pest species, laying eggs in fresh, unspoiled fruits. This research is achieved by analyzing genetic variation at candidate loci in the genomes. Other Interest: I am a science blogger for patch.com. I also enjoy mountain biking, photography, science-fiction/fantasy, and being with friends and family. Contact: philip.freda@gmail.com |
| Nicole Slezak, M.S. Candidate, Biology Undergraduate: B.S. Biology, Saint Joseph's University, 2012 Research Interest: My research will focus on the plant physiological changes on soybeans (Glycine max) infected with soybean cyst nematodes (Heterodera glycines) combined with predicted global environmental changes. Other Interest: Outside of the laboratory and being a GeoKids LINKS Fellow, I spend most of my time with family and friends, skiing in the Catskills, drawing potraits in ink, baking all sorts of desserts, and traveling to Europe. Contact: nicole.slezak@gmail.com |
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David Kays, M.S. Candidate, Biology Undergraduate: B.S. Messiah College, 2011 Research Interest: Dietary analysis of Diamondback Terrapins Other Interest: Working out, folk music, exploring forests, and coffee Contact: davidks83@gmail.com |