Biology

Edward Habeck ’24 is a Biology and Anthropology double major at St. Lawrence University, interested in paleogenetics, microbiology, and bioarchaeology.

Seth Bailey is a part of the class of 2025 at St. Lawrence University. He is majoring in Biology and is on the Pre-Dental track. After graduating from St. Lawrence he plans on going to Dental school to become a Dentist. He plans to also specialize in Orthodontics and one day run his own orthodontist office. At St. Lawrence he is a part of the Golf team, a Co-President of the Pre-Health club, and a peer tutor.

Elizabeth Camp '25 is majoring in Biology with a minor in Sports Studies and Exercise Science at St. Lawrence University. Ellie is following the Pre-Physical Therapy track that St. Lawrence offers. She also is a part of the women's lacrosse team at SLU and has always had a passion for sports, exercising, etc., ever since her childhood. She interned at Cioffredi & Associates Physical Therapy over the 2023 summer where she served as a Rehabilitation Aide and shadowed under multiple well-known doctors of PT.

Caitlin Erb (she/her/hers) is a member of the 2023 class of St. Lawrence University. She double majored in Anthropology and Biology, double minored in Public Health and African Studies, and hopes to take a gap year before pursuing a graduate degree in Anthropology. Her academic interests lie within Biological Anthropology and Biology; however, they are focused on Bioarcheology and Paleopathology.

My name is James (Jax) Lubkowitz and I am in the class of 2024 at St. Lawrence University. At St. Lawrence I study Computer Science and Biology and strive to apply computational aspects and skills to the sciences. I am interested in the field of genetics with a focus on assembly and analysis components. I grew up in Richmond, Vermont and went to Mount Mansfield Union Highschool.  Outside of the classroom, I am the captain of the Nordic ski team and enjoys any and all outdoor activity.

I am a senior at St. Lawrence University with a double major in Biology and Anthropology. I hope to go to physical therapy school after taking a gap year upon my graduation in the spring of 2024. I am a captain of the women's soccer team, love to read, bake, hike, and hang out with my friends and family. I love being around people and can't wait to help others to heal in my future profession. 

Bryan Placide is a First-Generation Senior here at St. Lawrence University majoring in Biology and minoring in Education. He is also an Arthur O. Eve Higher Education Opportunity Program scholar. Bryan's goal is to pursue a Masters in Education in the years to come. This would essentially make him the first person in his family to do so. 

May Buckingham is in the graduating class of 2023, and is majoring in Biology with a focus on Ecology. May has great interest in ornithology, wildlife protection, and habitat preservation and restoration. May is also a member of St. Lawrence University's Outing Club.

Hello, my name is Dakota Lazore, class of 2024. I'm a first generation college student from the Akwesasne reservation an hour away from St. Lawrence University. I'm planning to major in biology, and after I graduate from SLU I plan to attend medical school to become a Radiologist. 

Rae Dunbar, Class of 22 at St. Lawrence University, is an Environmental Studies and Biology Combined Major and math minor. Dunbar is active in Thelmo Student Government as Environmental Affairs Chair and DIVEST Environmental Club. She is also a Biology Department Teaching Assistant, 1st chair Alto Saxophone in the SLU Wind Ensemble, and a member of the SLU Cycling Club, Tri Beta Biology Honor Society, and ODK Society.

Karina Bellavia '22 is a biology major with an interest in entomology. During her summer research, she studied the behavior of the robber fly species Lasiopogon currani at Glenmeal State Forest, NY. Karina is continuing her research as an Honors thesis throughout her senior year. She also plans to attend graduate school and pursue a PhD in Ecology after graduation. In her free time, she enjoys road cycling, hiking, baking, and looking at insects in the wild.

I am a senior at St. Lawrence majoring in biology and minoring in gender and sexuality studies. I am in the process of applying to graduate programs with the ultimate goal of obtaining a doctorate of nursing. I want to focus my research and clinical practice on women's health and LGBTQ+ health. 

Zican Zhou 21' is a senior student with a major in biology and a minor in chemistry. She has been working in Dr. Schreiber's Lab since Fall 2019 as a research assistant, a summer fellowship student, and plans to expand this fellowship to her Senior Year Experience during 2020-2021, continuing to investigate the effects of thyroid hormone and cortisol on the amphibian immune system. After graduation from St. Lawrence University, Zican intends to obtain a master's degree in biology, and the skillsets she learned from this fellowship will be a great asset. 

Asha Johnson is a current senior and member of the class of 2021 as well as an international student from Nassau, Bahamas. She is also a graduate of the United World College of Adriatic in Italy. She is pursuing a double major in Biology and History with a proposed minor in Chemistry and hopes to pursue a career as a Pathologist and return to her hometown. As a Caribbean student, she was motivated to do more research into the history of The Bahamas as well as the Caribbean region at large, which inspired her to plan and complete this research project.

Makenna Burr, '21, is a biology major, with research interests in herpetology and ecology. After completing her summer of 2020 research project, she has begun an SYE with Professor Hoffmann looking into the learning abiliites of native versus invaisive treefrog species. Makenna is planning on continuing with her research interests in graduate school and when she is not in the lab, she can be found practicing with the swim team or in meetings for the class council of 2021, where she serves as treasurer.