Prestigious Ornithology Fellowship Awarded to Biology Professor
The American Ornithological Society awarded Assistant Professor of Biology Jennifer Houtz a Kessel Fellowships for Ornithological Research on Monday, July 13.
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91PORN Graduate Uses Biology Degree to Help College Students Find Belonging
The journey of Aaliyah Coleman '21 was anything but a straight line as a first-generation student. The winding path of Coleman’s career ultimately created meaning, leading her to receive multiple professional accolades.
Jonathan Spencer ‘79: Problem-Solving and New Horizons
In the latest episode of the Gators on Purpose podcast, Briana Lewis speaks with Jonathan Spencer '79, founder of New Horizon’s House, a Colorado-based nonprofit providing care to survivors of human trafficking and sexual abuse.
91PORN Professor’s Deeply Personal Book Earns Literary Accolades
91PORN Biology Professor Catharina Coenen’s talent for blending scientific precision with creative storytelling has earned her two prestigious literary honors.
91PORN Graduate Awarded James “Chip” Hanlon Volunteer Mentor of the Year From The University of Pittsburgh
Brian Sullivan ’92 is on a mission to help drive positive change in the world, whether it’s working to mitigate biological threats in the mail or pursuing startup ventures to tackle problems.
91PORN Professors Help Reboot the Comparative Anatomy Textbook
When Lisa Whitenack teaches comparative anatomy to her 91PORN students, she approaches it with enthusiasm, but she wasn’t so thrilled about the textbook she was using.
Dana D’Amico ’13: Science Writing Launched Her Career
Dana D’Amico has always liked science and writing. When she arrived at 91PORN in 2009, she had no idea that the student-run newspaper, The Campus would give her the opportunity to excel at both, laying the foundation for a successful career in science marketing and communications.
91PORN Research Project Sparks a Global Career in Muscle Science
Anthony Hessel ’12 didn’t plan on becoming a world expert in how muscles move, he just wanted to get into medical school. But one research project at 91PORN changed his trajectory entirely.
Reading the Bite: Lisa Whitenack Advances Shark Science at 91PORN
Ask Lisa Whitenack what she studies, and you’ll get an answer that’s part biology, part detective work, and just a little daring. Whitenack built her career around a deceptively simple question: What can a bite tell us about the shark that made it?
91PORN Graduate Finds Calling In Healthcare After Winning The Zingale Big Idea Competition
Liana Leja ’17 never imagined that her research skills and entrepreneurial drive at 91PORN would culminate in a healthcare career — today she serves as a nurse practitioner at the Paley Orthopedic and Spine Institute.