Hello everyone, my name is Sadie and I’m excited to be able to tell all of you about the knowledge I’m gaining and the research I’m going to do. I’ve always been fascinated by small things that are not easily visible to the human eye so working in Dr. von Dassow’s lab is a perfect fit. I have never had the opportunity to do research, so I am very happy that I get to be a part of this program. While I do love marine biology, I plan to go into the medical field and be a surgeon. That means that everything I learn about cells, techniques, and research will help me a lot down the road. Science has been a big part of my life and I have never doubted that I would choose a career that had something to do with science. I live in Central Oregon and enjoy hiking, reading books and working with animals. I just gradated from Central Oregon Community College and will be attending St Olaf this fall. This week Dr. von Dassow taught my lab partners and I how to use different types of microscopes and tools. Being able to see the structure and the beauty of the plankton and the jellyfish we caught was amazing! While I have been able to look at organisms under a microscope, I’ve never seen anything quite as beautiful as the jellyfish. One of my favorite techniques we did was inserting RNA into sea star eggs. By using an extremely tiny needle and maneuvering it by using a machine we could insert a tiny amount of liquid into the egg. Then we were able to watch the movement of different substances in the eggs. This week the REU Interns also got to go to a potluck at Sunset Bay. While it was foggy, we had a fire going and could warm up between trips to explore the beach. It’s been wonderful meeting and talking with all the REU’s. Since we are all from different areas of the country; I learn a little more about the different parts of the country every time we talk. This Saturday we are going out on a research boat to collect some samples. I’m very excited but a little nervous given the fact that I’ve never been out of sight of land before!
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AuthorHi! My name is Sadie and I just graduated from Central Oregon Community College in Bend Oregon. I am working in Dr. von Dassow’s lab and I am excited to learn about research and cells. Archives
August 2019
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