This is the fifth post in our “Meet a Scientist” series. Next up is Cecilia Bove, who just began her graduate studies at Penn State College of Medicine this semester. Meet Cecilia: Let’s get to know you a bit! Where are you from, what did you study in college, and what is your role at Penn State College … Continue reading Meet a Scientist: Cecilia Bove
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Can Wearing Orange-Tinted Glasses before Bed Improve Sleep? Only One Way to Find Out…
By: Jordan Gaines Lewis, 5th year PhD candidate in the Neuroscience Graduate Program In March, I wrote about the terrible sleep habits of the characters in House of Cards. I disapproved of Frank Underwood’s late-night computer work in the Oval Office, his new midnight iPad gaming habit, and Claire taking her laptop to bed with her. But I … Continue reading Can Wearing Orange-Tinted Glasses before Bed Improve Sleep? Only One Way to Find Out…
Meet a Scientist: Jaclyn Welles
This is the fourth post in our “Meet a Scientist” series. Next up is Jaclyn Welles, who will be starting her graduate studies at Penn State College of Medicine this fall. Meet Jaclyn: Let’s get to know you a bit! Where are you from, what did you study in college, and what is your role at Penn … Continue reading Meet a Scientist: Jaclyn Welles
Meet a Scientist: Caitlin McMenamin
This is the third post in our “Meet a Scientist” series. Next up is Caitlin McMenamin, a 3rd-year graduate student in the Anatomy program. Meet Caitlin: Let’s get to know you a bit! Where are you from, what did you study in college, and what is your role at Penn State College of Medicine? Watch out — Jersey … Continue reading Meet a Scientist: Caitlin McMenamin
Meet a Scientist: Nathalie Fuentes
This is the second post in our “Meet a Scientist” series. Next up is Nathalie Fuentes, who will be starting her graduate studies at Penn State College of Medicine this fall. Meet Nathalie: Let’s get to know you a bit! Where are you from, what did you study in college, and what is your role at Penn … Continue reading Meet a Scientist: Nathalie Fuentes
Meet a Scientist: Lina Jamis
This is the first post in our "Meet a Scientist" series. First up is Lina Jamis, a graduate student in the Anatomy program at Penn State College of Medicine. If you're a regular reader here, you've probably read many of her posts — most recently, her piece on virtual reality for the blog award. Without further … Continue reading Meet a Scientist: Lina Jamis
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Congratulations to the Winners of the 2nd Annual Lions Talk Science Blog Award!
The judges’ scores have been tabulated, and we’re thrilled to announce the winners of our annual writing competition! 1st Place: Sadie Steffens - "What is 6 Weeks Worth? The Cost of Cancer Drugs and Extending Life" 2nd Place: Dan Hass - "Where in the Brain Does Deception Lie?" 3rd Place: Lina Jamis - "The Immersive World of Virtual Reality: Why VR … Continue reading Congratulations to the Winners of the 2nd Annual Lions Talk Science Blog Award!
Where in the Brain Does Deception Lie?
By: Dan Hass, 2nd year PhD candidate in the Neuroscience Graduate Program When my 8-year old niece asks me what Santa Claus’s favorite reindeer is, I do not tell her that Santa does not actually exist. I try to keep her as happy as possible, and I tell a white lie. Lying is not an uncommon phenomenon. … Continue reading Where in the Brain Does Deception Lie?
What is 6 Weeks Worth? The Cost of Cancer Drugs and Extending Life
By: Sadie Steffens, 4th year PhD candidate in the Biomedical Sciences Graduate Program You’d be hard-pressed to find anyone who hasn’t been affected by cancer in some way. Second only to heart disease as the leading cause of death, many of us have friends or loved ones who have suffered from cancer. News reports with big claims … Continue reading What is 6 Weeks Worth? The Cost of Cancer Drugs and Extending Life
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