Paontologist Personal Statement

In winter Tennessee is like a giant icy kingdom, where everything is dazzling white and silent. During this time most of the animals are hibernating. But one can still feel the happiness of the state, deer still roaming the mountains while the big large bears sleep. Many people visit Tennessee during this time it rises to its glory. As people visit Tennessee during this time to encounter the wonders of this beautiful time. I will soon visit Tennessee once again and visit this amazing

When a procedure as basic as scaling and root planning and the sight of reduced post-operative inflammation – seeing the gingiva turn to a benign pink from red gives you a sense of fulfillment and satisfaction that is incomparable, you know that being a Periodontist is everything you have ever wanted. Holding a scalpel, incising the gingival and periodontal tissues and raising a flap almost perfectly for the very first time, is perhaps one of the most exhilarating experiences I have ever had and, at the risk of sounding too dramatic, the clockwise and anti-clockwise turning of the wrist during suturing is nothing short of sheer poetry in motion to me.

The collection consists of 15,000 pages of original historical material documenting the land, peoples, exploration, and transformation of the trans-Appalachian West from the mid-eighteenth to the early nineteenth century. The collection is drawn from the holdings of the University of Chicago Library and the Filson Historical Society of Louisville, Kentucky.

What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think of the state of Arkansas? Chances are, that as an Arkansan the thoughts are quite different than those of someone not born or raised here. Hillbilly, redneck, barefoot, and trailer are a just few of the common first words invoked in the minds of “foreigners” by the word Arkansas. In the non-fiction work, Arkansas/Arkansaw: How Bear Hunters, Hillbillies, and Good Ol' Boys Defined a State, author Brooks Blevins provides readers with his idea of how Arkansas's image began, and then perpetuated over time. He provides several examples of the

To start, I have always had an interest in the health field and knew it was where I saw my future. I came across dental hygiene and quickly became fascinated. I learned just how important it can be and how many tend to overlook it. Given the opportunity, I would like to make sure my patients understand the importance of dental hygiene and share my knowledge. I feel because I have been given an opportunity that others weren’t so fortunate to receive; it is my responsibility to give back. I come from a small community in Northern New Mexico in which I plan to return and offer my knowledge and skills. I also have plans of doing missionary work for those who are unable to afford dental care. To be accepted into the prestigious Division of Dental

The Alabama Natural History Museum represents a unique aspect of Alabama’s history that is often overlooked. Alabama’s rich geological and archeological history has created the ecosystem we know today, yet is rarely explored by the common Alabama citizen. Regardless,

In a dystopian timeline the UT Vols have had two consecutive no win seasons and the town of Knoxville, TN is completely abandoned. Over time the city begins to feel the effect of weather, decay, and bioturbation. It isn’t until 500 years after evacuation that archaeologists return to the city to study the lives of the people who once lived there. During an excavation these professionals find two plastic bins filled with artifacts. Their goal now is to understand what the purpose and function of these artifacts are and what they can tell about the people who owned them. However, due to the nature of time passing, changes have occured in these items and others have been completely removed from the archaeological record. These occurrences will

I chose this museum because it is located in one the city’s oldest parks on the southeastern edge of downtown and allows us to visually experience what life was like in North Texas during the 19th and early 20th century. It is situated along a charming redbrick Main Street, and has 38 exquisitely restored building that are fully furnished buildings, some of which include-- a log cabin, a Greek Revival style mansion, a school house, a shotgun house and a farmstead that dates back to 1840 through 1910, and invite us to scrutinize the past through self-guided tours and winsome living history presentations. Added to the atmosphere are live farm animals and a host of reiterating events, costumed docents, that range from mock gunfights to historical replications.It makes us step back in time at this wonderfully bizarre, victorian-era park.

Once people enter the capitol, there is an immense number of things to see and read to learn more about the history of the capitol building and the state of Wisconsin. Some visitors may choose to explore on their own, while others will elect to join an organized tour around the building. A benefit of this is that the tourists won’t get lost, and along the way, they will be able to learn facts that they may not have been told had they wandered around on their own. From April until school ends in June, the capitol is the destination for most, if not all fourth-grade classes (Derby). Fourth graders are taught about the state of Wisconsin, and what better way to get them enthused than to take them to the building that is all about Wisconsin. According to a tour guide that has worked at the capitol since 1999, tour guides give three tours a day to about 50 fourth graders during this time of year. The man says that they see about 1,000 kids per day. Some of the kids even know more than the tour guides (Derby). According to a different tour guide, the part of the tour that kids find the most interesting is the fossils located on the second floor of the capitol. The fossils are embedded in the marble walls and stairs rather than just sitting in a show case. This holds the kids’ attention longer and also provides the tour guide to talk about more than just the history of the capitol (Brogan). For other age groups other than

The Natural History museum bears quite an intriguing heritage. The building is situated on a piece of land that used to be an agricultural fairground from 1872 until 1910. In the 1890s, a local attorney and Sunday school teacher, William Miller Bowen, became increasingly alarmed by the growing numbers of saloons, gambling events, and other vices that existed around the area. Years later, in 1909, he led the fight to convince the State, County, and City to develop the park as a cultural center. The plan proposed that the State would build an exposition building for California products, and the County would build a historical and

Paul A. Shackel was born in 1959. Shackel received his PhD in Anthropology from the State University of New York at Buffalo, in 1987 (University of Maryland Department of Anthropology, N.d). In 1989 to 1996, Shackel began archaeological research at Harpers Ferry National Historical Park (University of Maryland Department of Anthropology). In 1996, Shackel began his employment at the National Park Service as a Co-PI for seven and a half years (University of Maryland Department of Anthropology). Shackel is currently a professor and department chair at the University of Maryland, College Park and the Director for the Center of Heritage. In his recent research, he focuses on Northeastern, Pennsylvania studying the site of the Lattimer Massacre

Besides the usual riding four-wheelers, baking, frolicking outside with the animals, and helping Grandpa with chores, my grandma enjoyed taking my sisters and me on our “little adventures.” Through our adventures, we often found ourselves at Palisades Park in Savanna, Illinois hiking and letterboxing amid the beauty of God’s creation. Hiking right along our grandmother’s side, we would trudge up the steep paths to our destination at the top of the bluff, and the breathtaking view of the Mississippi River was always worth our efforts. Along the way, Grandma taught us the names of the multiple wild flowers gracing the paths and the various animals we encountered. In addition to hiking, Grandma took us on numerous bike paths, and we also frequently went bird-watching. Although this may seem boring and lame, I always looked forward to the pleasant summer days when Grandma would take us down to a small town along the backwaters of the Mississippi to enjoy a small picnic while searching for signs of wildlife. We grew so excited when we spotted cooties through our binoculars, a small bird that frequented the backwaters, and we occasionally enjoyed a brief glimpse of trumpeter swans and even snapping turtles. Through our frequent trips to Palisades Park, bike trails, and other nature scenes, I developed a desire to investigate the world around me and explore God’s creation, and

Paleontology can be a tricky career to pursue. First, you need to have to right and proper skills. Computer skills, research skills, organization, detail-orientation, and the willpower to continue to be a curious person are some significant skills needed for the career. I currently have some skill in all of the skills listed; however, I need to work more on improving these

I have lived in many different places in my life, and every one of them has something unique and enjoyable about it; however, my favorite place where I have lived is Hamden, Connecticut. We only moved there for my dad to study at Yale University in order to become a developmental and behavioral pediatrician instead of a regular pediatrician, but it is still my favorite place to live, though it only beat Las Vegas by a microscopic amount because it snows in Connecticut. Breathtaking and magnificent, Connecticut’s weather and surroundings fill me with awe. The serene forests with a plethora of wildlife; the quaint little towns of Hamden surrounded by the woods; the dazzling heaps of pure white snow, either nice and fluffy for building snowmen or slushy and compact for sledding; the cool mists that seem almost magic, cloaking the paths ahead in a mystical shroud that is light enough to see through, but gives an air of mystery; and the many children’s museums, inspiring countless kids to explore and experiment, make Hamden one of the best places to live in. Beloved by many, some of my favorite destinations in the Constitution State are the Eli Whitney Museum, Sleeping Giant State Park, and the Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History. The Eli Whitney Museum, named after Eli Whitney (he invented the cotton gin), is AMAZING because it is a workshop geared toward children where they can learn about science and create projects that help them learn as well as delve into the

Taking Psychology has taught me how complex the human mind is. The many parts of the brain that are involved in the functioning of the body and how our feelings affect our thoughts and creates behaviors. I find this class pretty interesting because it goes in depth with how many things the mind is capable of and the reasons on why it works the way it does. Global Perspectives on the other hand focuses more on how the impact of early civilizations and the beliefs of these individuals created what we know today are the religions we practice and the types of government systems that we have. It just gives me broader look on different cultures. Medical spanish interpreting is another class that I find enjoyable because it allows me to practice my communication skills. I was surprised to find out that in our first class we began to complete our service learning hours every week in a community health center. Meaning we began to interact with patients of all sorts and gain experience as an