Praying Mantis Sexual Cannibalism and Reprodution

Just a glimpse at some of the exciting topics covered in Entomology and Behavioral Ecology! Lynn Fletcher


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Alumnus Amanda Kennedy and Operation Wallacea

Dr. Tracy Ware reported that Amanda Kennedy just got a job at the Broad Institute in Boston in the lab!

Amanda was a Cell/Molecular Biology student at SSU.  When she went to Egypt with Operation Wallacea, she worked on a DNA extraction/genome conservation project.  This Summer, Operation Wallacea asked her to go to Honduras to do the same thing and train others. 

Amanda agreed to give a talk at SSU about her experiences in the near future. 

Amanda Kennedy

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The Alfred L. Borgatti Biology Scholarship

The Alfred L. Borgatti Biology Scholarship

2010 awarded amount of $775.00

This award is endowed with a donation from the family of Alfred L. Borgatti.  Dr. Borgatti, a long time member of the Biology faculty, was an ardent supporter of student scholarship in the Natural Sciences.  Each year, a Biology major will be awarded fund s to support student scholarship. 

This fund was established for the purpose of supporting the scholarship of undergraduate majors in Biology and promoting student interest to continuing a career in Biology.  This award is restricted to covering the costs of student research projects and/or participation in professional organizations. The Award will be announced at the end of the Spring semester so that the Award can be used during the next year.  The Award can be used in a single semester or spread out over two semesters.  The annual award will be awarded according to the following principles and guidelines.  

The Alfred L. Borgatti Biology Award shall be used for:

Ø  Conference expenses

Ø  Research Costs

From the pool of students who meet the minimal academic qualifications (listed below), the award will go to the student who has demonstrated an ongoing commitment to the study of Biology.  The application should include information that shows strong interest in their major subjects.  In the event of equally qualified applicants, the student with the greatest demonstrated financial need shall receive the award.  This does not preclude splitting the award between two very deserving students.  To be considered, a student must meet the minimal academic qualifications:

Ø  At least a sophomore standing (45 credits), with at least 20 credits of major courses completed at Salem State College (as defined on the biology flow sheets).

Ø  If a transfer student, then at least 15 credits of major courses completed at Salem State College (as defined on the biology flow sheets).

Ø  Candidates must be a matriculated Biology major.

Ø  Minimum overall GPA of 2.5 as well as a GPA of 2.5 or better in major courses and required Chemistry & Physics support courses.

Please see the application form for specific details required.

The Alfred L. Borgatti Biology Scholarship

Application Form

Due date:  April 16, 2010 in  MH 404

Name __________________________________________  E-mail ___________________

Phone ___________________

Address  __________________________________________

            __________________________________________

Class year  __________          Major  ___________   Concentration ______________

Overall GPA _______                        Total number of credits _________

GPA in major ______ Total number of major credits at SSC ______

Major credits elsewhere (for each college)  _____________________________________________

_____________________________________________

_____________________________________________

Indicate in the space below how you will use the Alfred L. Borgatti Biology Scholarship.

Attachments.

1.      Unofficial SSC transcript with major courses noted in yellow hi-liter.

2.      Unofficial transcripts for all courses that were transferred in from all other colleges.  Then use yellow hi-liter to distinguish the major courses.

3.      Please give a brief statement that describes your interest in Biology and the Alfred L. Borgatti Biology Scholarship.  You may include how you became interested in Biology, your present interests in Biology, and/or your future plans after you leave SSC .

4.      Reference letter (One letter of support).

5.      Research projects (Optional) – portfolios, reports; if currently involved, then progress reports.

Maney Goes Diving

Ted Maney, Matt Fregeau and Becky Vitale @ Juniper Point Beach (8/31/2012).