Dr. Jonathan Stecyk's Cardiovascular Responses To Limiting O2 Levels

Biology is a rapidly changing field, and Cornell recognizes this by exposing students to the latest information. The biology department’s weekly speaker seminars would introduce me to leaders in the field and give me an idea of the latest biological advances. Furthermore, because Cornell adds new courses yearly, its curriculum keeps pace with the field’s rapid changes. Specifically in computational biology, I look forward to taking courses such as BTRY 4840 - Computational Genetics and Genomics that would bridge my knowledge in programming and in biology. The fact that Cornell allows students to conduct research outside of their home department means I would be able to freely discuss my work with faculty from both the computer science and biology departments. In doing so, I would gain greater insights into how the two fields can be used

Upon starting my freshman year in high school, I had been in honors Biology, and it quickly became my least favorite subject. Biology was something I couldn’t understand, no matter how much

Professor Snyder’s degree is in natural resource management in environmental science, which is like a subcategory in Biology. She told me that she always wanted to know how things worked as a kid, and as a result, would take things apart to try to figure out how exactly they worked. Ultimately that was what Biology is; exploring how things work in the world around us. Another degree she had in mind was in Statistics but realized that the subject plays a role in Biology, so she went with the Biology major instead. Another question that involved biology was what was her favorite and least favorite section to teach. Her favorite is genetics and teaching the introduction of Biology whereas her least favorite is more of the physics aspect of

The purpose of this experiment was to determine the relationship between tail spine length and hemoglobin levels as well as the relationship between tail spine length and heart rate. The concentration of the hemoglobin in Daphnia is dependent on the oxygen available to them.

The mammalian diving reflex represents a primary physiological mechanism to maximize underwater excursions in air-breathing animals. Traditionally, the oxygen-conserving reflex consists of three metabolic and cardiovascular adjustments: (1) notable bradycardia; (2) selective peripheral vasoconstriction; and (3) increased blood flow to the viscera (Kawakami et al., 1967). Previous studies have observed such a response in birds and mammals, generalizing the considerable reduction of heart rate, or ‘diving bradycardia,’ as indicative of the response (Butler, 1982). The evolutionary success of these diving animals relies partly on the functional significance of reducing metabolic demands to prologue underwater survival. Although

The curriculum provides a solid science foundation through the foundation of medicine course that emphasizes genetics, pathophysiology, etc. However, instead of simply learning the material, I want to be able to apply it, so I am prepared for my clinical rotations. The integration into clinical concepts taught in small groups led by faculty is what distinguishes this program from other PA programs. Therefore, George Washington’s curriculum fits my learning style perfectly because when I joined small peer groups for physiology and biochemistry during my undergraduate career, I retained more information and learned how to apply it to various scenarios helping me excel on the tests. Therefore, this course provided throughout the didactic portion will allow me to apply the knowledge first through case studies, and then as a

The Integrated Life Sciences Honors program (ILS) is a distinguished two-year living-learning program for students with exceptional academic talents that focuses on preparing students in all aspects of biological research and biomedicine. ILS offers accelerated and advanced education in the life sciences while also emphasizing nationally recognized innovations to the training. Participating in ILS has allowed me to live and work closely with many intelligent and incredible peers, each bringing a different perspective. Furthermore, the unique approach and exclusive courses offered by ILS have helped me to develop a more holistic understanding of the multidisciplinary nature of the

As you buy a turtle you don’t know what size tank, or how to do the filtration for the tank, or you don’t know where to clean it all and where not to clean it, well let me tell

(The whale's adaptations allow) "…the heartbeat to slow, peripheral arteries to constrict, and shunting of oxygenated blood to vital organs. During a whale's dive, the metabolic rate drops, causing a reduction in heart rate, or bradycardia. A bradycardia

Mr. Harry Hwong, a Biology 1 teacher at Arroyo High School, has taught freshmen students first through sixth period for nearly 11 years. Before arriving at Arroyo High School, Mr. Hwong immigrated from Yangon, Burma in 1984 to San Gabriel, California in 1985 (while traveling to different countries between that year). He settled there with extended family, learned English, and adapted to American culture at a young age. Through his education life, Mr. Hwong attended Gabrielino High School for his high school years and later attended University California, Santa Barbara with a Bachelor’s in Biology. He graduated in 2006. Mr. Hwong wanted to continue his education, so he worked hard and received his Masters Degree in Science Education at University

A transcriptome is the total of all mRNA molecules found in a sample taken from an organism. Three transcriptomes were taken from bowhead whales and other similar organisms. Each sample of genes provides information about the whales that prove the depth of how well they are protected against mutations. The first sample of genes was taken from the liver. It was revealed that bowhead whales have a lower amount of a growth factor called the Grb14 protein (Seim et al., 2014, p. 881). The reduction of this protein lowers the amount of insulin made, but amplifies the liver’s response to it (Seim et al., 2014, p. 881). The transcriptome that was taken from the heart revealed a few reasons why bowhead whales usually do not develop cardiovascular diseases.

Little did I know my junior year of high school that the new science teacher would change my life. Mrs. Norma Branham is her name, and I got the opportunity to take her Anatomy and Physiology class. Soon, I learned that she would be the toughest high school teacher I had ever had. Before working at my high school, Mrs. Branham had taught at the University of Virginia’s medical school. Therefore, since she was accustomed to the graduate atmosphere, her main priority was to prepare her students for the rigors of college science, and to accomplish this goal, she set her class up similar to a college class with more readings, projects, and lectures. Even though Mrs. Branham’s class was challenging, I learned more from that course than I have in any other class, both academically and personally.

This course has been an eye-opening experience in more than one way. My favorite part of Science 1123.02 was the set-up of the class. I loved that our class was able to learn a little bit about everything. Instead of digger deep into a few subjects, we were able to expand our knowledge on multiple subjects. I believe being well rounded helped develop myself as a teacher. I am now comfortable with multiple subjects. Throughout Science 1123.02 I was able to expand my knowledge of various subjects such as the cell, mitosis and meiosis, plants, animals, human organ systems, and hormones.

During my studies at Excelsior, I have learned about Biology, like where life comes from and how it has developed over the years. To prove my knowledge of this class, I submitted a paper to my Biology Professor titled “Mastering Biology.” Although there is still a ton to learn it is a starting point to get a grasp

In four short years, I have braved every science class my school has to offer, and I still want to learn more. I can honestly say that my chemistry and anatomy classes have been the highlights of my high school career, and with every class I complete, my love of science grows. I cannot wait to expand my knowledge in the health sciences and prepare for my career through my time at Marquette.