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Barry biology, chemistry and psychology students gain research experience during summer programs at universities across the US
During the summer of 2013, 15 Barry University students traveled to research-intensive universities across the country to complete summer research internships. The students, a mix of biology, chemistry and psychology majors, spent anywhere from 8 to 10 weeks at their respective research sites working alongside faculty and graduate students,...
Barry biology students make scholarship splash at national conferences
During the 2012-2013 academic year, Barry University biology students put their scholarship skills on national display while presenting their research to biology scholars, scientists and students across the country. In November, Barry biology students Precious De Verteuil, Nicole Lopez and Talia Guardia traveled to San Jose, Calif., to present at...
Barry University's Department of Biology Welcomed Ms. Susan Hahn for a discussion on A Day in the Life of a Genetic Counselor
Susan Hahn, MS, CGC, of the Hussman Institute for Human Genomics visited Barry University's Department of Biology on Friday, October 4, 2013, giving two standing room only seminars for students enrolled in Genetics, Introduction to Human Physiology, and Cell Biology.Ms. Hahn, president-elect of the American Board of Genetic Counseling, is one of...
Barry's RISE program inspires biology alumnus to pursue MD/PhD
When Max Jean entered Barry University's Research Initiative for Scientific Enhancement (RISE) program as an undergraduate student, his plan was to earn a bachelor's degree in biology, apply to medical school and pursue a medical degree. After being exposed to Barry's RISE program, however, he decided to add one more degree to his list – a...
Biology alumna named finalist for 'Miami-Dade County Teacher of the Year'
With a grandfather and father who both worked as teachers, Maria Donohue was destined to become an educator. At 10-years-old, she set up an easel chalkboard in her parents' garage, assumed the role of teacher, and “taught” her younger sister the lessons she learned that day while at school. She loved helping her father grade papers and...