Students and Mentors
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Mentors | Students
Mentors: L-to-R: Thijs Walbeek, Lauren Chun, Karen Tonsfeldt, David Welkie, Adam Seluzicki, Susan Golden. Not pictured, Waverly Tseng.
Mentors
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Adam Seluzicki
As a graduate student in circadian neurobiology, and now as a postdoc at the Salk Institute studying how plants respond to the environment, I developed a deep appreciation for the variety of interesting questions related to biological timing. It is a privilege to be a part of the Bioclock Studio and work with students to explore these questions. The intersection of science and design as the students create their projects is a fascinating thing to witness, and is made even better knowing that the materials will encourage more people to engage with circadian time.
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David Welkie
As a postdoc in the Center for Circadian Biology I work on determining how the circadian timing of metabolism influences cellular physiology and performance in cyanobacteria. The Bioclock Studio affords a unique and exhilarating opportunity to work with students in learning about biology. My favorite aspect of being involved in this course is sharing with students the many ways circadian biology impacts our lives and working closely with them to develop wonderful learning tools that will benefit future scientists and public alike.
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Karen Tonsfeldt
I am a postdoc in the department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Science, where I study how circadian rhythms affect reproduction. I am an advocate of making science accessible to everyone who wants to learn, and I appreciate the tremendous opportunity to share my favorite scientific topic through BioClock Studio! The evolution of vague ideas in to tutorials is an amazing process, and is one of my favorite parts.
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Lauren Chun
I am a postdoc in the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences studying the circadian regulation of reproduction. I am excited to be a part of the BioClock Studio because it is at the intersection of science, art, and communication. Moreover, it is a great opportunity to work closely with students in such a unique learning environment. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed the collaborative process of working with the students to produce educational material on circadian biology.
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Susan Golden
Being an HHMI Professor provides an exceptional opportunity to approach education in new ways. Seeing collaborative projects emerge from diverse student teams is very satisfying. The BioClock Studio is tremendously rewarding because everyone learns: the participating students and their mentors, the hundreds of students who use BioClock Studio materials each year in an undergraduate circadian rhythms class, and people all over the world who access our online resources.
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Thijs Walbeek
I am PhD candidate in experimental psychology and study circadian entrainment in mice. As a returning instructor for the BioClockStudio, I am excited to be part of another round of making educational tutorials and outreach material. I am motivated to share my fascination for circadian rhythms and their relevance within and outside the academic world. The studio creates a unique interaction between undergraduate students and experts to optimally spread our message, with the potential of reaching a large audience.
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Waverly Tseng
As a former BioClock Studio student, I appreciate the opportunity to return and help students create educational materials for the exciting field of circadian biology. I am excited to be a part of the effort to work toward facilitating effective communication between the general public and the scientific community. I look forward to putting my experiences as both a student and mentor in the class toward furthering engagement with issues important to our health and daily lives.
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