The Synapse
Updates from the Sciences at Loyola University Maryland
July 2023| Issue 57
Welcome to the July edition of our synapse! In this issue, we are excited to bring you exclusive coverage of the workshop on the physics of medicine, insightful essay by one of the distinguished Choudhury Sarkar-Dey Medal finalists, and engaging Hauber workshops dedicated to planning for graduate school and navigating the path towards a successful career.
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Workshop on the physics of medicine
On June 5-7, 2023, an ALPhA Immersion workshop was held in Knott Hall on the physics of medicine. Four physics professors came to Loyola to work with teaching materials developed by Mary Lowe. They include Nancy Beverly (Mercy College, NY), Hiba Assi (University of Detroit Mercy), Rachel Carr (US Naval Academy), and Ron Schlaack (Delta College, Michigan).
About the Essay by Choudhury Sarkar-Dey Medal Recipients
The Choudhury Sarkar-Dey Medal is presented to an outstanding senior student graduating with a degree in the Natural or Applied Sciences for academic excellence and outstanding efforts in supporting diversity and community service. This medal was established in 2019 by the Sarkar-Dey family in honor of Dr. Dipa Sarkar-Dey, professor emerita of mathematics, as the first division medal at Loyola University Maryland. This year for the first time two graduating seniors received the medal. The selection was based on the students' resume and an essay addressing reflecting on their Loyola experience, with an emphasis on their efforts related to diversity and community service as specified in the following selection criteria: (a) Co-curricular activities, including research, (b) On-campus service/engagement, (c) Off-campus service/engagement, and (d) Engaged in diversity-related activities. The first two essays were published last month, and the remaining two essays will be published in the July and August issues of the Synapse.
Essay by Choudhury Sarkar-Dey Medal Finalist
Emily Hunt selected as the Choudhury Sarkar-Dey medal finalist for 2023. We have already published the essays of three finalists during last couple of months and in Jlu issue we like to share with you one more essays of our medal finalists written by Emily Hunt.
Click here to read more about Emily Hunt essay for this month.
Workshop on Planning for Graduate School & Work
The 2023 Hauber Fellows attended a workshop on Planning for Graduate School & Work led by Dr. Bahram Roughani. The workshop aimed to equip these exceptional individuals with the necessary tools and guidance to navigate the transition from their undergraduate studies to graduate school and pursue a career. The workshop fostered an environment of collaboration and growth, encouraging the fellows to envision their future paths and develop strategic plans for achieving their goals. We wish our Hauber fellows the best in their plans.
Workshop on Resume & CV, Job Interview, Elevator Pitch
The workshop on Resumes & CVs, Job Interviews, and Elevator Pitch for the 2023 Hauber fellows was led by Dr. Christina Spearman, Assistant Vice President for Career Development. She presented an engaging workshop designed to equip participants with the necessary skills and strategies to excel in their professional journeys. Through interactive sessions and personalized feedback, participants gained practical skills, refined their techniques, and enhanced their confidence in presenting themselves effectively. The workshop created a supportive environment that fostered collaboration and encouraged participants to showcase their unique strengths. Overall, the workshop provided the Hauber fellows with the tools and knowledge needed to make a lasting impression in the competitive job market and they were introduced to many of the resources available to all students and alum at the Rizzo Career Services.
2023 Hauber Fellows Research Presentations
2023 Hauber Fellows will be presenting the results of their summer research during the last three weeks of the 2023 Hauber summer research program on July 26, August 2, and August 9. The schedule of the presentations is shown below. We hope you can attend and support our Hauber Fellows either in person or via Zoom live cast. The Zoom address will be sent out via email before each week’s presentation
July 26 Presentations:
- Turek, Patrick (Mentored by Richard Auer): General manager baseball game.
- Mead, Lily (Mentored by David Rivers): Determination of Wound Colonization by Larvae of Calliphora vicina
- Rico, Anna (Mentored by Lisa Scheifele): Insulin Production in Escherichia coli and Pichia pastoris
- Paul Ruch (Mentored by Yanko A. Kranov): Impact of preheating on welds
August 2 Presentations:
- Kranov, Alexander (Mentored by Suzanne Keilson): Walking Buddy
- Mbaya, Benick (Mentored by Courtney Hastings): Studying binding in TPGS-750-M Micelles using competition reactions.
- Ramezan, Diba (Mentored by Craig Myrum): Neurobiological Effects of Antiepileptic Drugs in Rats with Age-Related Spatial Memory Deficits
- Gruenfelder, Nicholas and Odukoya Ayoboni (Mentored by Courtney Hastings): Developing a Sustainable Chemoenzymatic Approach to beta-Carbolines
August 9 Presentations:
- Ottati, Jarno (Mentored by Henrique Rocha): Reentrancy Detection Tools Comparison
- Rice, Jefferson (Mentored by David Hoe): Noise in Quantum Computation: Understanding its Impact and Means of Mitigation
- Stinnette, Bradley (Mentored by Craig Myrum): The Role of Sleep in Age-Related Cognitive Decline: A Search for Cellular and Molecular Substrates
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