Stories in Science
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Stories in Science
2y ago
Leonardo M. R. Ferreira
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Leonardo M. R. Ferreira, Ph.D. is an Assistant Professor of Microbiology and Immunology and, by courtesy, of Regenerative Medicine and Cell Biology at the Medical University of South Carolina and the Hollings Cancer Center. He holds a B.Sc. in biochemistry from University of Coimbra, Portugal, and a Ph.D. in biochemistry from Harvard University. His recent publication titled “Precision Engineering of an Anti-HLA-A2 Chimeric Antigen Receptor in Regulatory T Cells for Transplant Immune Tolerance” was published by Frontiers in Immunology on Sept 20, 2021. The narrat ..read more
Stories in Science
2y ago
Growing up in Science: Clinton Cave
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Clinton Cave is an Assistant Professor of Neuroscience at Middlebury College. He arrived at Middlebury in 2018 after completing his Ph.D. in Neuroscience and post-doctoral fellowship at Johns Hopkins University. Clinton conducted post-baccalaureate research at the University of Colorado and holds a B.A. in Psychology from Yale University. As a graduate student in the laboratory of Shanthini Sockanathan, his research efforts expanded the known roles of GDE2, a cell-surface enzyme expressed in the nervous system. Using functional genetic approaches in m ..read more
Stories in Science
2y ago
Milanpreet Kaur
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Milanpreet Kaur is a PhD student in Organic Chemistry and Catalysis at the University of Calgary, Canada. Originally from India, where she did her B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Chemistry at the University of Delhi. Outside of research, she enjoys photography, blogging, and exploring different places. Her life goal is to stay purpose-driven and to leave a positive impact wherever she goes. Through the following story, she hopes to show that anyone can become an agent of change. You can find her on Twitter @Milan_Chem.
Key Points:
Change is the only persistent thing in our li ..read more
Stories in Science
2y ago
Haxhi Pantina
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Haxhi Pantina is a graduate student studying physics at the University of Vienna in Austria. He is originally from Kosovo, a small country in Southeastern Europe. He holds a BSc degree in physics from the University of Prishtina. Haxhi is a physics, maths, and tech enthusiast. The story below was edited by Katelyn Comeau.
Key Points:
When you’re interested in working in a certain field, exposure to many different subfields and topics will help you decide what you enjoy the most.
Studying abroad is about meeting people coming from all around the world, discovering n ..read more
Stories in Science
2y ago
Jeeban Panthi
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Jeeban Panthi is a Ph.D. Candidate at the University of Rhode Island, Department of Geosciences. He completed his master’s degree in Environmental Science from Tribhuvan University in Nepal and worked at Small Earth Nepal for five years in climate change and water-related research projects. Jeeban recently participated in the Hubbard Brook Research Foundation’s Young Voice of Science Program. The narrative below is Jeeban’s personal story studying hydrological processes from the mountain (Himalayas) to the coast (Rhode Island). You can follow Jeeban on Twitter @panthijeeba ..read more
Stories in Science
3y ago
Laura Bojarskaite
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Laura Bojarskaite is recent neuroscience graduate at Oslo University. She is a yogi, bookworm, astrocyte-lover, and a very passionate science communicator! Her recent first-author publication titled “Astrocytic Ca2+ signaling is reduced during sleep and is involved in the regulation of slow wave sleep” was published by Nature Communications on July 6, 2020. The narrative below explores the unwritten stories behind the publication. You can follow Laura on Twitter @laurabojaskait1 and find all her pop science articles, videos, and lectures on linktree @LauraNeuroTalks. T ..read more
Stories in Science
3y ago
Kumaresh Krishnan
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Kumaresh Krishnan is a Ph.D. student at Harvard University in the lab of Florian Engert. His scientific world revolves around the wonders of the brain, and outside of the lab, you are equally likely to see him in a sports field all day or performing music elsewhere! He is attempting to uncover how the two eyes integrate information, and on his journey, has gained valuable insights on modeling, research, and life which is the central theme of this story. The story below was edited by Katelyn Comeau.
Key Points:
‘Knowing where to draw the line’ is a key element both in ..read more
Stories in Science
3y ago
Catalina Mejia
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Catalina Mejia is an ecology graduate student at Cornell University. She is passionate about exploring the outdoors, listening to and making music, and connecting with people. Her current research focuses on nitrogen cycling in temperate forests, but her broader science interests lie in how climate changes are affecting natural ecosystems. Through her own struggles in the world of academia, she also hopes to help others navigate their own journeys in science. One current and ongoing challenge for everyone is the pandemic; she hopes that the following story helps other sci ..read more
Stories in Science
3y ago
Aiza Kabeer
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The story below is part of the Scientific Tradition (SciT) project from the STEM Advocacy Institute (SAi). My hope is that eventually this collection of stories will serve as an introductory resource to fill in the gap we have in science history, and benefit those who might not otherwise have found inspiration in the past. Stay tuned as we slowly but surely build a database that will present an alternative view of science history. Learn more about the project HERE. The story below was edited by Jessica Tsai and Katelyn Comeau.
“If you can read the ocean, you will never be l ..read more
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3y ago
Jeromy DiGiacomo
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After graduating with honors in chemistry from Williams College, Jeromy DiGiacomo now works as a research associate studying pediatric neuro-oncology at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, Massachusetts. He is currently preparing to apply to medical school with the goal of pursuing a career in medical oncology and cancer research. Jeromy first became interested in STEM advocacy after realizing that the leaders of the STEM community fail to accurately represent the diverse populations their research aims to benefit. He hopes his story can serve as a catalyst for disc ..read more