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Tutoring: Chem 207-208, BioBM 331-332, BioBM 432, Bio GD 385 |
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 | | Kasey Basch is concentrating in Genetics and Development. She plans to attend graduate school for her PhD in the field of developmental biology, so that she can both teach and research someday. She is the Director of Publicity for Anything Goes, and is also a past President of Ho-Nun-De-Kah. She is a member of the Golden Key Honour Society, and a TA for BioBM330. She has researched in Maureen Hanson’s molecular biology and genetics laboratory since her freshman year. She enjoys singing and playing tennis. Her favorite class is BioGD385, developmental biology. She suggests to freshmen, “Try not to stress too much – Cornell takes time to get used to, and all new students are going through the same things as you!” |
Tutoring: BioG 101-104, BioBM 330, BioGD 281 |
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 | | Dejaimenay Stephenson is concentrating in Neurobiology and Behavior. She is a member of the Cornell Undergraduate Society for Neuroscience. She is working with Dr. Halpern in a neurobiology and psychology lab which focuses on orthonasal and retronasal smell. She enjoys listening to music and writing. Her favorite class was African Art History 310. She suggests to stay organized and “always, always, ALWAYS ask for help.” Also, she suggests you have as much fun as possible, because the four years tend to go by so quickly. |
Tutoring: Math 111-112, Bio G 101-102 |
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 | | David Roy is concentrating in Animal Physiology. He is returning as a third year resident advisor in the residence halls. He plays trumpet in the Cornell Symphony Orchestra, and Brass Quintet. He also participated as a MARKS coach in the Spring ’07 semester. He also conducts research in the Nikitin Lab in the College of Veterinary Medicine. He plans to be a medical scientist. He suggests that you, “Remember to have fun because time goes by too quickly!” |
Tutoring: Intro Bio |
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 | | Ben Solomon is concentrating in Molecular and Cell Biology. He plans to enter into an MD / PhD program, pursuing a career in clinical research in the field of immunology. He assists with Cornell Health International, promoting global health awareness around campus. He has worked for two years in the lab of Prof. Margaret Bynoe, studying autoimmunity in multiple sclerosis. He enjoys both playing and listening to music as well as adventuring through the gorges. His favorite classes have been in the philosophy department. |
Tutoring: BioBM, Chem207 |
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 | | Katharine Hinchcliff is concentrating in Neurobiology and Behavior. She has participated at the Hughes Scholars Program at Barnard College, and is a part of the Cornell Sailing Team. She is currently co-authoring a paper on neurogenesis in olfaction with Professor David Lin. She plans to attend medical school after taking a year off to do clinical research. Her favorite class was Genes and Behavior. Last summer she enjoyed Ithaca while working on her honors thesis, taking French, and volunteering. |
Tutoring: Evolution, Neurobiology, Chem 257, Genetics |
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 | | Ryland Kagan is concentrating in Biochemistry. He is planning to apply to Teach for America and Medical school. He participates in varsity baseball, and is involved with research at Carl Batt Laboratory in the food science department. He enjoys basketball in his free time. His favorite class was BioBM440. Over the summer he was an intern at Oregon health Sciences University at CAHMI program in the childrens’ hospital. He suggests to “Stay young and enjoy school.” |
Tutoring: Bio, Chem, Orgo, Physics, Biochem, Genetics, Evolution |
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 | | David Kim is concentrating in General Biology. He is leaning towards a career in clinical medicine. He is involved with Alpha Phi Omega, and also writes and edits articles for Kitsch Magazine as well as The Triple Helix. He enjoys the gym and frequenting small cafes in the area with friends. He also enjoys reading a good book once in awhile. His favorite class was Desire, taken in the English Department. He suggests, “Cornell is a lovely place, although the winters are terribly harsh. Be organized and talk to professors.” Over the summer he participated in the Hughes Scholars Program, running experiments in the Brown lab full-time. |
Tutoring: Bio G 101-104 |
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 | | Shoshana Aleinikoff is concentrating in Neurobiology and Behavior. She is planning on pursuing an MD and Masters in Public Health. On alternative spring breaks, she leads a trip to New Settlement. She is involved with the Cornell Club Gymnastics Team and Kappa Alpha Theta sorority. She researches under Professor Gary Evans, regarding chronic stress related to poverty and its physiological impacts. She enjoys running in the plantations, and watching The Office and Grey’s Anatomy. Her favorite class is Darwinian medicine. |
Tutoring: Math 171, BioGD 281-282, BioBM332 |
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 | | Kevin Kumar is concentrating in Neurobiology and Behavior. He plans to attend medical school and specialize in Neurology. He is the editor-in-chief of the Cornell Synapse, and secretary of the Cornell Bioethics Society. He is also the Managing Editor of the Ivy Journal of Ethics and is a TA for Bio G 105. He is involved with research in the department of Molecular Biology and Genetics. He works in Dr. Barbash’s lab. He enjoys tennis, skiing, wakeboarding, running, and traveling. |
Tutoring: BioG 101-106, BioEE 278, BioNB 221-222, MATH 171, PAM 210 |
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 | | Aaron Mendelson is concentrating in Molecular and Cell Biology. He is planning to attend Medical School. He is a TA for BioBM330, performs research in the Vet School, and is a member of Alpha Epsilon Delta and Phi Delta Theta. He enjoys excersise, saxaphone, and guitar. His favorite class was BioBM330—both teaching and TA’ing. He suggests to, “Stay open-minded”, and to “Also stay positive!” |
Tutoring: Chem 207-208, Bio G 101-102, Chem 357-358 |
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 | | Jenny Hsieh is concentrating in Genetics and Development; she plans on going to medical school after graduation. Jenny is involved in the Cornell Bridge Club, Badminton Cornell and Cornell University EMS, she likes to read detective novels to relax, and just recently started playing tennis. She has worked in Dr. Sylvia Lee’s lab since her freshman year and her favorite class is Bio GD 482, she says “it is an excellent class that links human genetics disorder and their impacts on society.” Her advice, “Don’t worry if you did not do very well in classes in your first semester in Cornell. It does take sometime to get adjusted to a new environment.” |
Tutoring: Bio G 105-106 |
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 | | Jane Kim is concentrating in Neurobiology and Behavior. She is planning on attending medical school. She participates in the Cornell Wind Ensemble and Wind Symphony, YOURS & OURS, and neurobiology research in Christiane Linster’s lab regarding Sprague-Dawley rat olfaction. Over the summer she participated in the Hughes Scholars Program. She enjoys movies, bad tennis playing, and dorkiness in general. Her favorite class was BioNB221. She suggests you, “Take advantage of research opportunities at Cornell.” |
Tutoring: Bio G 101-104 |
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 | | Katie Balantekin is concentrating in Nutrition. She plans on participating in a dietetic internship to receive her RD, and then hopes to work in public health with a focus on nutrition. She does nutrition research for professor Becky Stoltzfus. She is a member of HealthNuts and the Cornell Concert Commission. Over the summer she took physics and microbiology and worked for a nutrition professor at UW-Madison. She enjoys reading (non-text books) and going for long walks. Her favorite class was Psych 101. She asserts, “Don’t worry, everything gets easier at Cornell as time goes on.” |
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 | | Emilie Rennie is concentrating in Plant Biology. She is hoping to go to graduate school to research in plant biology. She has been working in the Turgeon lab for a year, researching how sugars are transported in plants. She enjoys swimming, hiking in the gorges, or taking a walk in the commons. Her favorite class was Botany, BioPl 241, along with NatRes 232, Nature and Culture. She suggests you, “Take advantage of everything at Cornell.” |
Tutoring: Chem 207-208, Bio G 101 |
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 | | Rob Brody is a senior in the college of Arts and Sciences concentrating in General Bioloogy. He hopes to attend medical school after graduating from Cornell. Rob has worked in the department of clinical sciences in the Vet school and currently tutors Bio G 105 and TAs Bio G 125. For two years, he tutored elementary school students in Ithaca through the REACH program. In his spare time he likes to read, run, and explore Ithaca. Advice to freshmen - always have an umbrella on hand. |
Tutoring: Bio G 101-106, Chem 215-216, Biochemistry |
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 | | Robert DeSimone is concentrating in Microbiology. He is a brother in Alpha Phi Omega service fraternity, is involved with intramural soccer, and also is a TA for BioBM 330. He researches with professor Esther Angert in the microbiology department. Robert worked at a lab studying DNA repair in yeast at Columbia University medical Center over the summer. He plans on attending medical school with an interest in the importance of normal human microbiota. Chem 207 and 208 are his favorite classes. He enjoys playing the drums, writing music. |
Tutoring: BioBM 330, BioBM 331, BioBM 332, BioMI 290 |
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 | | Adrien Phalen is concentrating in General Biology. She has conducted research at Weill Cornell Medical School. She has also participated in the Summer Abroad program. She is a member of SHAG, and Cornell against Cancer. She enjoys running and hiking. Her favorite class is the History of Things. She also plans to volunteer at CMC and hospice this year. She plans to pursue a career in medicine as a GYN/OB. |
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 | | Hanna Cho is concentrating in Neurobiology and Behavior. She plans on attending law school and pusuring a career in patent law. She is also a TA for BioBM 330 and is an orientation supervisor. Over her summers she has worked at Oregon Health Sciences University, involved with DNA and gene cloning. She enjoys hanging out with her friends. She suggests, “Have an open mind and explore whatever interests you.” |
Tutoring: Bio 101/102, Math 171 |
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 | | Katherine Porter is concentrating in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology. She hopes to attend graduate or law school. At Cornell she researches in the Mohler lab, studying weed ecology. She enjoys spending time wit her friends and exploring what Cornell has to offer. She suggests to freshmen, “make sure to plan time into your day to relax and have a little fun—you’ll be more productive if you do”. Over the summer she worked fulltime at her family’s organic farm. |
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 | | Christina Chen is concentrating in Microbiology. She hopes to attend medical school after graduation and pursue a career in pediatrics. She has been involved in the Wind Symphony, and is a member of CSA, CTAS, PATCH, and AED Premedical Honor Society. She enjoys shopping, playing games and tennis, and going for walks. She encourages new students to take their time to explore what Cornell has to offer. |
Tutoring: Math 112, Chem 357 |
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 | | Erik Fisher is concentrating in Microbiology. He plans to attend Medical School after graduation, going into cardiology or oncology. He is a member of CUGSA, the Haven e-bord, OUTreach, and the Cornell Red Cross society. He enjoys watching House or Law and Order: SUV—as long as it’s spending time with his friends or roommates. His favorite class was BioMI 291 Microbiology Lab. He also suggests taking the extra seminar available for BioMI 290. For freshmen, he quotes Mary Pettibone Poole in saying, “To repeat what others have said, requires education; to challenge it, requires brains.” |
Tutoring: Bio G 101-104, Chem. 207-208, 357-358, BioMI 290-291, Bio EE |
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 | | Renata Shraybman is concentrating in Neurobiology and Behavior. She plans to go to rad school for neurobio and then research and teach. Her favorite class at Cornell was Barb Finlay’s Cognitive Neurosience and Harry Segal’s Adult Psychopathology. Outside class, she researches in Dr. Whittaker’s lab, swing dances, is president of Sefer Cornell, and also teaches for a Jewish Sunday school. She enjoys Frisbee, scuba diving, and dancing. She spent part of her summer with study abroad in Australia, and the rest soaking up rays in Florida. She suggests to freshmen that they, “RELAX!” |
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 | | Mohamed Khattab is concentrating in Animal Physiology. His summer experiences include research in a Renal physiology lab and training at the National Heart Institute in Cairo, Egypt. He participates in the The Cornell Commitment, Red Carpet Societ, Red Cross, and Cornell Tradition. He plans to attend medical school after graduation. |
Tutoring: Math 171; Chem 208, 251, 357 |
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 | | Amanda Tang is concentrating in Neurobiology and Behavior. She plans to attend medical school after graduation. Last fall she was a TA for Bio G 105. She is an Orientation Supervisor, in her third year participating in the orientation program. She also practices kendo with the Cornell Kendo Club. She has also participated with the Cornell Language Acquisition Lab. She enjoys running around the Plantations and Beebe lake, weather permitting, as well as attending concerts and watching movies. Her favorite class was BioBM331. She suggests that, “Once you learn how everything works, you’ll be able to devote much more time to fun activitites, clubs, and research.” |
Tutoring: Bio G 105-106, Math 111-112 |
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 | | Uday Ganapathy is concentrating in Molecular and Cell Biology. He plans to attend graduate school, pursuing a PhD in the Biomedical Sciences. He is a member of Alpha Phi Omega, as well as the Cornell Malaysia Association. He has also been researching in Dr. Sylvia Lee’s lab for 2 years, and participated in the Hughes Scholar Program over the summer. He enjoys reading and playing the piano, as well as attending concerts and plays. His favorite class was BioBM 440, lab in biochemistry. He encourages students that, “It’s okay to change your mind!” |
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 | | Kyle Eagen is concentrating in Biochemistry. He plans to attain an MD / PhD. Groups Kyle participates in include Cornell Catholic Community and Cornell Presidential Research Scholars. He researches on the biophysics of neurotransmitter receptors—specifically involving a proposed linkage between a mutated GABA receptor and epilepsy. Over the summer he participated in the Hughes Scholars Program. He also enjoys hiking, camping, backpacking, and climbing. His favorite class was cell biology. He suggests, “Try to always plan some time in your schedule to relax.” |
Tutoring: Tutoring: Chem 215, 216, 359, 360; Bio G 101-104; BioBM 332; Phys 207-208 |
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 | | Stephen Liu is concentrating in Molecular and Cell Biology. He plays violin in a string quartet, and plays percussion in the Big Red Pep Band. Also, he participates in CTAS, intramural football, as well as floor hockey. His favorite class was BioMI 290. He researches in Dr. Steve Winans’ Lab in microbiology. Stephen also enjoys playing sports along with music. He plans to attend medical school, with an interest in sports medicine. He suggests, “Don’t get too discouraged with grades if they are lower than you are used to.” |
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 | | Courtney Yuhas is concentrating in Neurobiology and Behavior. She plans to attend medical school after graduation, or first work for AmeriCorp for a year. She is involved with the Red Cross, the premedical honor society Alpha Epsilon Delta, the Help a Life Organization, and Alternative Breaks. She participates in Neurobiology research, and was a member of the Hughes Scholar Program during the summer. She enjoys running, cooking, and wants to learn how to knit. Her favorite class was Human Sociobiology. She advises, “Don’t put too much on you plate all at once, but do try to get involved…you’ll automatically feel more at home”. |
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Tutoring: BioGD 281, Math 171 |
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 | | Kathryn Siudut is concentrating in Genetics and Development and plans to go into genetic counseling. She is an undergraduate TA for BioGD281, is vice president of the Art club, and is a member of the Student Union Board. Her favorite classes are Intro Psych and Genetics and Society (BioGD 482). |
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 | | James Strassner is concentrating in Animal Physiology. He plans to attend medical school after graduation. He tutors English at Cornell with the club, Friends of Farmworkers, and is also the Treasurer of the Science Organization of Latinos. He enjoys spending his time outside, as Ithaca provides a great biking and jogging environment. His favorite class was Nutrition 115. Over the summer he collaborated on a number of studies at the Pharmaceutical Resaerch Cnter of Albany College of Pharmacy. |
Tutoring: Bio G 105, Phys 107 |
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 | | Alison Delargy is concentrating in Neurobiology and Behavior. She is planning on attending Medical School and working in a general or family practice. She is a member foa sorority on campus, is involved with PATCH, and volunteers weekly in the emergency room at Cayuga Medical. She is involved with undergraduate research and is the Risk Management Chair in her sorority. She works full time in the Nixon Lab at the vet school. She enjoys reading for leisure when possible, as well as swimming, running, and cooking. She suggests, “It almost always works out in the end.” |
Tutoring: Bio G 101-104, BioEE 278, BioNB 221-222 |
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 | | Michael Paskow is concentrating in Genetics and Development. He hopes to spend a year in Israel working in a lab at the Weitzman Institute along with taking religious studies courses after graduation. He then hopes to continue his medical career by studying in medical school. He is involved in Cornell Hillel and has been the treasurer of the Sepharadi and Mizrachi Association at Cornell and will be Vice President this year. He is also a brother of Kappa Delta Rho fraternity. Over the summer he worked at the NIH involved with NIAID. He enjoys the company of his friends and also any good piece of reading material. If anything, trips to Wegmans makes him happy. His favorite class was BioBM 330. |
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Tutoring: Chem 207-208, Biochemistry |
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Tutoring: BioEE 278, BioMI 417 |
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 | | Claire Chung is concentrating in Neurobiology and Behavior. She plans to attend graduate school for biology, with a PhD in molecular biology and genetics. She is a mentor for Asian American freshmen, and was Editor-in-Chief last year for the journal parallax. She enjoys barbecuing or camping around Ithaca (when the weather is nice!), as well as shopping and dining in the commons. Her favorite course was BioNB 221, Intro to Behavior. She also offers her advice for obtaining double majors, researching, and attending grad school. |
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Tutoring: Chem 207-208 and Biochemistry |
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 | | Bianca Chang is concentrating in General Biology and is involved with Undergraduate Research. She is a Peer Advisor for Arts and Sciences, is involved with Delta Delta Delta on campus, and is on the E-Board of PHAT. For the past year she has been involved in mosquito research in Dr. Harrington’s medical entomology lab. She greatly enjoys online shopping and taking roadtrips with friends. Her favorite classes were Medical and Veterinary Entomology and Epidemiology. |
Tutoring: Parasitology, Entomology |
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 | | Lauren Snitzer is concentrating in General Biology. She is the vice president of the Student Health Alliance, as well as a member of CEP. She is currently working on a literature review of snake venom research with professor Harry Greene. Her favorite classes are organic chemistry and biochemistry. She enjoys free diving and going to the beach. She asserts that, “Finding the balance between your social and academic lives is key.” |
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 | | Kaitlin Stanley is concentrating in General Biology. She plans to go to either Medical or Dental school, and has research experience in both Professor Porte’s sleep and memory lab, and Dr. Rayor’s entomology lab. Her favorite class at Cornell has been American Pop Culture and Anthropology 101. |
Tutoring: Bio G 105-106 |
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 | | Sara Tarolli is concentrating in General Biology. She plans to attend Medical school, and has research experience in both Pathology (polio virus in rats) and Ecology (threat of invasive plants on local vegetation). She is involved in CALS Ambassadors, American Red Cross, Cornell Ski and Snowboarding Club. Her favorite classes were Wines and Greek Mythology. Her suggestion to students, “Don’t let the school intimidate you. Your attitude can have a large effect on your performance. |
Tutoring: General Biology |
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 | | Rohit Gupta is concentrating in Neurobiology and Behavior. He has participated in Cornell Bhangra for 3 years. He also takes part in Bioethics and Society for Neuroscience. He conducts research in parasitology with Dr. Dwight Bowman. He plans to attain his Masters in Medical Sciences and then pursue a medical degree, with a career in interal medicine or orthopedics. He enjoys movies, basketball, and tennis. |
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 | | Alison Marklein is concentrating in Computational Biology. She plans to either attend graduate school or enter the workforce. At cornell she is involved with the Fanclub Collective, which brings small bands to campus, as well as the Roosevelt Institution—the first national student think tank. She also works in the Astronomy department as a part of Public Outreach. She enjoys art projects, nature, and dance parties. She suggests, “It’s okay if you save worrying for later. Then it won’t be as scary!” Her favorite classes were BioGD 281, CS 211, and music theory. |
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 | | Neil Shah is concentrating in General Biology. He participates in Cornell Raas club and the Cornell Society for India. He is also involved with the Triple Hlix and CURB, and has researched in the Bowman Lab in the vet school. He also works at the Ithaca Free Clinic. He is a TA for Bio G 105. He hopes to achieve his MD/MBA and culminate as a surgeon. His favorite class was Bio MI 291, the microbiology lab. He suggests that freshmen, “develop a healthy sleep cycle and stick to it!” |
Tutoring: Bio G 105 |
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 | | Masih Shinwa is concentrating in Animal Physiology. He is planning on pursuing a career in the medical field. He is involved with Cornell Elderly Partnership, and is an ER volunteer at Cayuga Medical Center. He is also a member of CSTEP, MECA, and BSA. He enjoys ping pong, tennis, and pool, as well as looking at the stars. His favorite class was BioAP 311 (Animal Physiology). He suggests, “Cornell will have a huge impact on your life…try to enjoy and get as much out of your Cornell experience as possible.” |
Tutoring: Chem 207, Bio G 101 |
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 | | Ayhan Yoruk is concentrating in Neurobiology and Behavior. He plans to attend medical school. He researches under Dr. Ronald Booker. He enjoys reading and athletics for relaxation. His favorite class is any BioNB 420 Seminar Course. He suggests, “Relax, take it easy. It is all a learning process.” |
Tutoring: Chem 257 |
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Tutoring: Genetics, Biochemistry, Math 171 |
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 | | Debbie Lay is concentrating in General Biology. She is a TA for Animal Science 100. She is also involved in the clubs “Los Aficionados del Esanol” and is co-president of Animal Advocates for Agricultural Reform. She plans to attend veterinary school. She enjoys horse back riding and catching up on TV shows. Her favorite class was SC 300 and CHEM 357-358. She suggests, “Take it easy your first year so you can get acclimated.” |
Tutoring: Bio G 101-102, Chem 207-208, 357-358 |
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 | | Andrew McReynolds is concentrating in Neurobiology and Behavior. He hopes to attend medical school and practice sports medicine. He is a member of the Men’s Varsity Squash team, senior editor for the Research Paper Magazine, and the president of the Phi Delta Theta Fraternity chapter at Cornell. Over the summer he trained for his next squash season and studied for the MCAT. He also enjoys running and watching movies to relax. His faovrite class was Chem 251. He suggests to, “Take it slow; enjoy the experience.” |
Tutoring: Intro Bio, Chem, Phys, BioNB 221-222, Chem 37-358 |
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 | | Yang Gu is concentrating in Biochemistry. He plans to become invovled with Habitat for Humanity and Cornell EMS. He also conducts research on campus with Dr. Nixon in the vet school. He enjoys speed skating, running, and grabbing coffee from CTB. He plans to go to medical school. He suggests for transfers to have, “confidence in your abilities.” |
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 | | Kelly Cronin is concentrating in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology. She plans to attend either graduate or law school. She is a Residential Advisor in Collegetown, and is involved with the Cornell Moderator. Her favorite course is BioEE470. To relax she enjoys hanging out with her friends. This past summer she was involved with sea turtle research in Florida. She advises to “Hang in there!” |
Tutoring: BioEE |
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 | | Amanda Guise is concentrating in Genetics and Development. She plans to do biomedical research and eventually go back to get her combined MPH/MBA degree. She is involved with undergraduate research and the German Undergraduate Journal. She enjoys cooking, and swimming or hiking in the gorges. Her favorite class is BioGD 401. Over the summer she continued her research on fruit flies through the Hughes Scholars Program. Her suggestion: “Don’t Panic.” |
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 | | Laura Lyman is concentrating in General Biology. She plans to go into medical school, with an interest in pediatrics. She is co-founder of MARKS, facilitates the biology study group of the Biology Scholars Program, and she serves on the Board of Academic Integrity for CALS. She is a brother in Alpha Phi Omega. She has worked with Autism research in the lab of Prof. Matthew Belmonte. Her favorite class was Organic Chemistry. She advises that students “stick with it! Hard work will pay off in the end.” |
Tutoring: Biochem, Chem 357-358; BioGD 281 |
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 | | Samuel Brooks is concentrating in General Biology. He plans to attend pharmacy or graduate school after graduation. He has done research in Dr. Tim O’Brien’s lab for two years, working on identifying genes mportant in development in mice. Over the summer he took biochemistry at Cornell. He enjoys running and swimming to relax. His favorite class was Creative Writing. |
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 | | Robert Hsu is concentrating in Compositional Biology. He is the CALS Ambassadors secretary, and is a member of the Cornell Percussion Ensemble and Wind Symphony. He has also participated as an orientation leader. He also performed research at the Lab of Ornithology under the direction of Professor Bradbury, involving parrot mating calls. Over the summer he participated in medical research at a pathology lab at the Perinatology Research Branch of the NIH in Detroit. His favorite class was Chem 207. He enjoys playing the drums, listening to his iPod, and playing cards. He plans on attending medical school. |
Tutoring: BTRY 301, MATH 111-112, 117 |
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 | | Varun Ponmudi is concentrating in Neurobiology and Behavior. He plans to attend medical school. He is involved with undergraduate research, is co-captain for CU Arsenal Club Soccer and is the Art Editor for The Fire Hydrant: Premed literary magazine. He is also a member of the Art Club and Cornell Minds Matter. He enoys soccer, drawing, reading, watcing movies, and hanging out with friends. His favorite class was HIST 255: Precolonial African History, although BioNB 221 is also in contention for the title. His words for freshmen: “Enjoy your time at Cornell.” Over the summer he volunteered with doctors in rural villages in Mexico and has participated in an independent study for his Dean’s Scholar project on traditional medicine’s changing status. |
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