Hobart and William Smith Colleges

In this special edition of This Week in Photos, we explore the scientific research our students undertake through the mentorship of faculty. This summer, Genesis Rosario ’24 studied the enzyme glutamate dehydrogenase which lies at the branch point of protein and sugar metabolism in our bodies.

Associate Professor of Psychological Science Dan Graham leads an experiment with inversion goggles.

Matt Wuth ’24 studies the enzyme glutamate dehydrogenase in the lab of Associate Professor of Chemistry Kristin Slade.

Associate Professor of Physics Leslie Hebb talks with Anupam Dhungana ’23 and Kate Crabtree ’22 who conducted summer research in her lab.

Trying to determine his age, students observe the motor skills of Associate Professor of History Colby Ristow’s 4-month-old son who is being held by Professor of Psychological Science Julie Kingery.

Henry Loudon ’24 and Samantha Sorensen ’22 discuss their research “Predators attack rates on color morph of Eastern Grey Squirrels” conducted in the lab of Associate Professor of Biology Brad Cosentino.

With Professor of Biology Jim Ryan, Hannah Bilton ’22, Molly Dexter ’21, Maria Ganci ’22 and Garrett Downs ’22 assemble fluorescence microscopes for neurobiology research.

Aboard the William Scandling research vessel, Tessa Piker ’24 (front), Heather Kerns ’24 and Jack Hanson ’25 analyze water samples during class with Associate Professor of Geoscience Tara Curtin.

Standing before her presentation and artwork, Anya Davis ’24 offers “Perspective of a Scientific Illustrator” during the Biology Department Poster Presentations.

In the lab of Professor of Chemistry Erin Pelkey, Jack Russo ’22 analyzes his 1H NMR spectra from his independent study project “The discovery of a new azetidine ring opening reaction.” Russo is pursuing his Ph.D. in chemistry at Baylor University.

During chemistry lab, Jadon Layne ’25, Marissa Mastracco ’25, Lauren Legler ’25 and Aidan Vanek ’25 gather for photo. They were determining the rate law for a catalyzed decomposition of hydrogen peroxide reaction.

Students set up monitoring equipment on Cayuga Lake at dawn under the guidance of Finger Lakes Institute Director Lisa Cleckner.

A King ’25 (far left), Lucas Amaral ’23 (center) and Hannah Angelico ’25 (second from right) participate in a Theatre Summer School in Bath, England. The program was led by Associate Professor of Theatre Chris Woodworth.

Students studying abroad in Scotland this summer with Professor of Economics Tom Drennen and Director of Institutional Research Alden Gassert.

Hobart basketball players David Corrales Marco ’23, Matt Brand ’24 and Aidan Rodgers ’25 enjoy volunteering at the Boys and Girls Club of Geneva.

Students studying abroad with Hobart Associate Dean David Mapstone’93, P’21 visit Pembrokeshire on the west coast of Wales.