5th Annual X-SIG Poster Presentation
By Aphra Murray, MS&T Editor In the spring, over 50 STEM students were awarded fellowships to conduct their research in a chosen department under the supervision of a faculty member. The research ranged from the Chemistry department to the Computer Science department, with many of the students attending conferences throughout the summer to listen to academics in their field present research. On the October 27, over Parents...
Pesticides Found in Honey Samples Across the Globe
By Emma Gruner, Staff Writer The use of pesticides to promote the growth of agricultural products is a common practice. Despite the environmental concerns associated with pesticides, they are generally considered the most efficient method to maximize crop quality and yield. Still, the extent and depth to which pesticides have permeated our global society may come as a shock – according to a recent study, three-quarters of the world’s...
Cassini Spacecraft Melts Orbiting Saturn
By Emma Gruner, Staff Writer At 4:55 AM PDT on September 15, hundreds of scientists stood by as their precious, years-long project literally fell to pieces. Tragic as it may sound, the scientists were prepared – they knew this day was coming. Instead of weeping for what was lost, the researchers treasured the knowledge that had been gained, and, like true scientists, they moved on to the next big thing. This “lost project” was none...
Talk Nerdy To Me: Senior Science Major Panel
By Aphra Murray, MS&T Editor On Wednesday, September 27, Biosphere and Sceptical Chymists co-sponsored a panel for senior science majors. The purpose of the panel was to give other students a chance to listen to the research experiences and overall college experience of soon to be graduates in the science department. The panel was composed of seniors Jenny Giannini, Julia Palmucci, Rich Gawel and Jenna DeCurzio. There was a good...
Understanding Kerney’s $1.03 Million Research Grant
By Aphra Murray, MS&T Editor Biology Professor Ryan Kerney successfully applied for a $1,031,000 grant through the Gordon and Betty Moore foundation with a focus on the relationship between algae and salamander embryos, faculty meeting minutes show. The foundation, which deals largely with funding environmental conservation research and research projects focused on the Bay Area. There are, however, a number of grants available for...
One of America’s Oldest Skeletons Stolen
By Emma Gruner, Staff Writer Archaeologists rejoice! Last week, a human skeleton found in a Mexican cave was determined to be over 13,000 years old, making it one of the oldest human remains ever discovered on the American continents. The skeleton, believed to belong to a teenage boy, was discovered in the underwater Chan Hol Cave, near Tulúm on Mexico’s Yucatán peninsula. As if this finding was not enough, the recent history of the...
