As a food science major with an interest in nutritional sciences the regulation of lipid synthesis would be a comprehensive topic that would allow me to develop my research abilities in a setting applicable to both my major and my interests. Using molecular biology and chemical processes, assisting in determining what mechanism is used to how phosphorylated PA phosphatase would allow me to learn both new lab techniques and new concepts in the fields of microbiology and biochemistry. My interests in food science have always been with either food microbiology or food chemistry with some interest in sensory science. I hope to explore all of these fields of food science during my time here at Rutgers to aid me in finding what I love to do. Along …show more content…
with food science, I am also interested in nutrition which is why I will also be pursuing a minor in nutritional sciences. Lipid regulation has many applications to nutritional sciences. For example, in the presentation of your work you discussed lipodystrophy in rats caused by fatty liver dystrophy, which is the result of an abnormality in triglyceride metabolism. Although the basis of this research is grounded in yeast cells and microbiology, it is exciting to know there will also be mammalian applications to this research that include both a health and nutritional basis. The variety of skills and knowledge in microbiology, biochemistry, and metabolic processes I would gain from participating in this lab would benefit my future endeavors as a food scientist. My background in both AP chemistry and AP biology in addition to my success during the first semester of my freshmen year makes me qualified to excel in this lab.
I received a 4 on both AP biology and chemistry which correlates to me being well qualified in both areas of study. In AP biology I learned important skills in microbiology such as gel electrophoresis and gene transformation which allowed me to work closely with DNA sequences and how they affect phenotypes. Being familiar with genetics and DNA sequences would allow me to learn quickly in the lab when dealing with the topics of gene regulation and microbiology. Through AP chemistry I was also able to experience hand on lab work. I have worked with dangerous chemicals and worked in a fume hood, learning the importance of lab safety and precision. Both of my AP classes have well prepared me to work in a lab setting. In my first semester at Rutgers University I worked hard and was able to achieve a 3.8 GPA, which reflects my hard work. My success in General Chemistry part two and Science of Food and current success and elementary organic chemistry shows that I am qualified in the sciences. My background in both the chemical and biological sciences would allow me to perform well in a research setting and allow me efficiently learn about the research
process. After my undergraduate degree I plan on pursuing a master’s degree, specializing in either food microbiology, food chemistry, or sensory science. If I were to pursue a career in food microbiology I would want to work in food quality assurance to minimize health risks in food products. As a food chemist I would be interested in flavor chemistry where I would use my food science background to engineer artificial and natural flavors. If I pursue a career sensory science I would run tests for companies on new products or enhanced products and see how the public reacts. All of these career paths would benefit from having research and lab experience. Working in your lab that specializes in researching the regulation of lipid synthesis would give me the tools I need to consolidate my future career goals and give me the necessary skills I need while working in a lab setting. This opportunity would put me on the path to a successful future as a food scientist.
My lifetime goal is helping others and I plan to use my career to fulfill it. The classes I’m taking right now and the ones I’m planning to take senior year are classes I believe will influence my decision in my college major/career as well as counting toward my GPA. This will help me get into schools who have medical programs that I’m considering. Also, taking AP classes can help me save money since I can earn college credit. I’m taking all AP classes, and the electives I’m taking have been classes that have helped me consider being in the medical field. I’ve found that over the years, science and math are what I’m doing better in versus history and english. I believe by being in the medical field, I can help others in the best way I can.
In Ap biology, we were handed a Campbell Textbook before the class began in order to complete the pre-modules. I consider the textbook to be the most beneficial resource that we had during this course, due to the amount of detail, examples, and images that it contained explaining each concepts in a reliable way. The power points that were made to summarize the main points from the textbook were helpful, however they were really long and made me miss what was actually important and take additional notes on filler information. Due to the long powerpoints, I felt implied to take long and details notes, which people struggled in this class, either taking too much or too less. After two units passed, we were taught how our notes should be, which will later help us in college. This strategy allowed me to understand the important information and identify the filler information, resulting in
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My game was focused around mechanism of energy transfer which includes photosynthesis reactions and respiration reactions. Photosynthesis takes place in two stages, the light-dependent reactions and light-independent reactions. Light-dependent reactions are when sunlight is absorbed by the chlorophyll and used for energy which is then converted into stored chemical energy. This chemical energy is in the form of NADPH and ATP. These reactions take place in the thylakoid, inside the chloroplast. Light-independent reactions or the Calvin Cycle use energized electrons from light-dependent reactions as energy. This energy is used to form carbohydrates from carbon dioxide molecules. Light-independent reactions require the products of light-dependent reactions in order to function. Energy carrier molecules, ATP and NADPH are what construct the new carbohydrates molecules. Cellular respiration is the breaking down of sugar in the presence of oxygen. It occurs partially in the cytoplasm as well as the mitochondria. It can be broken up into four stages which include glycolysis, transition reaction, Krebs Cycle, and Electron Transport Chain (ETC). Glycolysis is where one glucose is broken down into two molecules of pyruvic acid. Transition Reaction then shuttles the pyruvic acid to the mitochondria, where it
I am inspired to explore the field of dietetics which is very broad and dietitians perform a variety of functions in their jobs. As a dietitian, I can work in a wide variety of positions such as a foodservice manager in commercial or institutional, a community nutritionist, such as the WIC and Headstart, a consultant to major food corporations such as Kelloggs and Kraft or go into sales. I am very interested in working in a position where I can help people develop habits to improve their health. I may eventually go on to graduate school to advance my knowledge of dietetics.
My name is Eric Kohn, and I am applying to the Summer Research Experience for Undergraduates in Integrative Biology at UC Berkeley. As a child, my grandmother during her battle with lung cancer inspired an interest in medicine, and altruism. I debated between a career in healthcare and a career in science throughout high school, but my experience in organic chemistry solidified my choice to pursue research as a profession. Although I was drawn in by its biological significance, I became fascinated with the elegance and fundamentality of reaction mechanisms, and scored in the 99th percentile of Rowan University students on the standardized final exam. My experiences have inspired me to pursue a career researching methods of preventing disease,
To all who know me, they know how I can’t stand anything that is gross and slimy, or possibly get me in any way, shape, or form dirty. (I can’t stand to be dirty at all!) When I go to the doctors, I can’t even stand to see the nurses poke my arm with a long, cold, sharp needle, so they can get a blood sample. I can’t even stand to watch the shows on the Discovery channel where they are operating on any part of the human body and there is blood oozing from the open flesh of a human being. I find it very hard to swallow when I even get a glimpse of it on television. This has always been my feeling ever since I was little, but when I entered high school and took a College Prep Biology course my feelings on things that are gross and slimy changed quite a bit.
Attached to this, you will find my application and resume for an opportunity to join your research team. As a sophomore at the Indiana University majoring in Animal Behavior, the ocean’s biology and ecology truly fascinates me. Upon reading the recent open position for your research institution, I knew that I had to apply. My qualifications include dedication to research and a thorough knowledge of the unique marine environment through multiple research projects.
My strong interest in biology developed during my AS biology course. I particularly enjoyed learning about evolution and was intrigued by how a collection of seemingly insignificant mutations could accumulate over time to produce complex organisms from simple prokaryotes. This led me to read Richard Dawkins’ “The Selfish Gene” which provided me with a fascinating perspective on the theory of natural selection. Dawkins’ gene-centred take on evolution could possible explain the rapidly mutating strains of the Ebola virus, through ensuring the survival of the species and maximising its inclusive fitness. Making use of resources such as New Scientist magazine has helped me recognise the critical role of science in reinforcing improvements in human welfare, for instance the current development of the
As a twenty-one year old college student you could say picking a career path sounds frightening and somewhat untangle, but my interest in biomedical research felt comfortable from the day I stepped foot in lab for Introduction to Biology: Cells. Since then, my interest shifts from neuroscience to molecular oncology and everywhere in between. My goals are to finish my undergraduate degree in Biology, compose research, and move onto graduate school to receive a PhD in Biomedical Science. Connecticut College allows for a unique opportunity to receive support and spark curiosity within women studying science. The one-on-one attention from the professors’ has shown me that they’re truly interested in helping and learning from their students.
After finishing Honors Biology with Mrs. Gupte sophomore year, I was not entirely convinced that a major or career in biology would be fitting for me. However, after my experiences in your class and Bio lab with Ms. Holm Anderson, I found a much greater interest in the field of biology and will consider it as a possible career or major pursuit. Over the summer, I hope to extend my interest in biology by being a part of a regenerative medicine program over the summer and numerous job shadowings, hopefully at a hospital and in a formal lab. Although many of the topics we covered in AP biology were similar to what was previously covered in other classes, I felt we went more in depth which allowed me to better understand what the field of biology truly is. I also enjoyed all the labs we did, especially at the end of the year, glowing bacteria and the gel electrophoresis.
Throughout my studies, I have developed an intense interest in Biology. I am interested in the knowledge and understanding of biological processes occurring at cellular level, and thinking about answers to the unknown, for example the biological importance of sleep. I am also fascinated by genetics because it amazes me, how a single gene mutation will cause the entire amino acid sequence to change, which will cause a widespread impact on the organism, and change how they interact with the environment. My interest in Biology has motivated me, to read some "Biological Sciences Review" articles that have broadened my knowledge beyond the exam specification. In one of the articles, I have found out that hydrogen peroxide is released, when the lysosome
When I think about it, my interest in Biology all started when my mother told me that she was expecting identical twins. At the time I only had a very basic understanding of reproduction and I remember being utterly baffled, thinking 'How can there possibly be two?' Being inquisitive, I began reading lots of multiple pregnancy books and gained a greater understanding of how the zygote must split in two in the very early stages of pregnancy. I am still very interested in this area, as what causes the split is still a mystery amongst scientists. Nowadays my interest in Biology is much wider, for example the GM crop debate, stem cell research and of course evolution of life on Earth.
I really like the neurological and biological side of psychology, that’s why for this journal I am going to discuss the senses, and specifically how they work in me, vs. my brother Cody with sight and hearing. Disclaimer, my brother and I are not biologically related, but since we are both humans, we share 99.5% of the same DNA, so I say it's a fair biological comparison. As a summary Cody has a form of Autism called Asperger's, with that comes Sensory Overload, and he also has Synesthesia, I on the other hand have Sensory, Auditory, and Visual Processing Disorders; and am color, depth, and shade blind. Cody and I are polar opposites when it comes to the five senses, so it makes the comparison very cool. All of this stuff gets super complicated
For me, Biology is a subject that is fascinating. It is so complex, but its applications and ability to help people are huge. It has enabled me to develop my holistic perspective of the natural world and furthered my interest in it and its ecosystems. Studying Biology and Chemistry at A-level has helped me develop a critical, analytical mind-set. This has helped me understand and interpret complex scientific concepts and theories, while also allowing me to notice errors and improvements that could be made in experiments and theories.