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What is a Study Group Leader?
Our study group leaders are trained in facilitating effective study groups.
The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines a facilitator as one that helps to
bring about an outcome (as learning, productivity, or communication) by providing
indirect or unobtrusive assistance, guidance, or supervision. Employing cooperative
learning strategies, study group leaders assist students in viewing and using
each other as valuable resources. Leaders also help students develop more
effective studying and test-taking techniques.
Our Student Leaders
- Shanelle Alleyne leads Introductory Biology (BIOG 1101-1102).
Shanelle is a senior in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences majoring
in Biology with a concentration in Animal Physiology. Upon graduation this
native of Queens, NY hopes to pursue a career as a Physician Assistant.
Shanelle has learned from experience that in order to be successful in
science courses students need to maintain a regular routine of personal
study and take advantage of all available help. Remember, it's easier to
keep up than to catch up! In her spare time Shanelle enjoys swimming, singing,
and watching Smallville. Her favorite classes thus far include the Spanish
language courses, Black Theatre and Exotic Avian Husbandry and Behavior.
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| Leader Shanelle Alleyne |
- Bryan Botti leads General Chemistry (CHEM 2207-2208), hails from
Livingston, New Jersey and is a sophomore Biology major concentrating
in Neurobiology and Behavior. However, his favorite class so far is Evolutionary
Biology. In his spare time, he loves to act and sing, and is involved
with Cornell’s Melodramatics. In the future, he plans to attend medical
school and be a doctor. One strategy for success in science courses is
to take excellent notes and review them daily.
- Joel Dankwa leads Organic Chemistry (CHEM 3570-3580). He is from
Howell, New Jersey. His work as a student service assistant in the biology
office made him interested in becoming a leader. He enjoys writing,
singing, and reading in his free time. His favorite class was Imagining
England in the World of Shakespeare. He plans to attend Medical school,
with an interest in cancer research and do some freelance writing, as
well as "traveling…everywhere".
He suggests that students "stay positive and motivated."
- Daniel Eichberg leads Introductory Auto-tutorial Biology (BIOG
1105-1106). Hometown: Potomac, Maryland. Career goals: medical doctor,
maybe surgical oncologist. Concentration: Molecular Biology. What I do
for fun: run, jazz saxophone, write an opinion column for the Daily Sun.
Favorite class: Psych 101. Strategy for success: Always prepare ahead of
time, study in small chunks as opposed to cramming the night before a test.
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| Daniel Eichberg and Biology
Scholar Ada Lau |
- Philia Gau leads Genetics (BIOGD 2810). I'm a junior from Hudson,
OH. I plan to go to grad school, and I'm concentrating in neurobiology
and behavior. I like to play the piano, read, run, and dance, although
I'm not very good at it. It's hard for me to recommend my favorite class,
but it's a tie between BioNB 2210 Intro to Behavior, BioNB 2220 Intro
to Neurobiology, and BioGD2810 Genetics. 2210 was the most interesting
and fun class by virtue of its topic. 2220 was also interesting to me,
but probably not as much for everyone. I liked how in both classes, several
professors lectured on topics. I like 2810 more in retrospect because
it was very useful and clarifying later. For all science courses, I think
the most important strategy is to try to understand ideas as you progress,
not to memorize or cram before an exam.
- Rahini Kadle leads Introductory Biology (BIOG 1101-1102). I live
and grew up in Buffalo, NY. I am pre-med, and, since I love working with
children, I hope to be a pediatrician. I have not decided on my biology
concentration as of yet, but I am leaning towards either molecular and
cell biology or neurobiology. My favorite class, not only last year,
but also throughout high school, was chemistry. I love the combination
of problem solving and science that chemistry presents. For fun, I love
to paint, draw, etc. I have taken many classes in art, and now do it
on my own. In science courses, I believe that understanding is the key
to doing well. While it may sometimes seem easier to blindly memorize,
true comprehension of the subject matter is what will lead to success.
- Reeva Makhijani leads Organic Chemistry (CHEM 3570-3580).
My name is Reeva and I am a junior in the College of Arts & Sciences.
My biology concentration is Neurobiology & Behavior, and after graduation,
I hope to attend medical school. I am originally from Wallington, New Jersey,
a small town in Bergen County. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, watching
movies, dining out, and spending time with friends. My favorite class
at Cornell so far has been (believe it or not) organic chemistry. I would
like to remind anyone embarking on the journey through science courses
at Cornell that time management is everything. Try not to get overwhelmed
and set aside time to study and relax. Also, take advantage of the number
of resources available for additional help.
- Ryan Tucker leads General Chemistry (CHEM 2207-2208). Hometown:
Kalamazoo, Michigan. Career goal: emergency room physician. Biology concentration:
General Bio. What I do for fun: Attend Cornell hockey games, snowboard,
play intramural soccer, listen to music. Favorite class: BME 411, Biomedical
Engineering Aproaches to Problems in Human Health. Strategy for success: To
succeed in science courses at Cornell, you have to stay current with the
course material. If you fall behind or procrastinate in preparing for
exams, you will become overwhelmed with the amount of material you need
to know. Secondly, it won't be sufficient to simply memorize facts. Exams
test your ability to apply the knowledge you have to unknown and challenging
questions; developing good problem solving abilities will prove invaluable.
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| Ryan Tucker (right) leads
general chemistry study group |
Our Staff
- Bonnie Comella is the Associate Director of the Office of Undergraduate
Biology and Director of Advising and Operations. She initiated the Biology
Scholars Program, acquired Cornell support for it, and is looking forward
with much anticipation and continued hands-on guidance to its growth, potential
and member contributions.
- Jeff McCaffrey is Coordinator of the Biology Scholars Program and
also helps train student leaders to run effective study groups. He
is from Oswego, NY. His favorite class was BIOEE 2650, Field Ecology, because, "you
learn how to ask good questions and to collect, interpret, and present
data (i.e. how to do biology) in settings like: a field of goldenrod, an
old-growth forest, and a mountain in the Catskills. It sure beats a seat
in Call auditorium!" He
suggests to students, "Remember to make time in your schedule for fun and
relaxation."
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