Hobart and William Smith Colleges

Jenna Hyman ’23 and Haley Sax ’23 perform tests to determine the identity of an unknown bacteria during their microbiology lab with Professor of Biology Patricia Mowery.

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.

Using a similar setup as Nobel Laureate J.J. Thomson, Owen Hotaling ’24 measures the ratio of an electron’s charge to its mass.

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

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

In the lab of Associate Professor of Geoscience David Finkelstein, Natalie Maiorano ’24 evaluates a core pulled from the wetlands at Mendon Ponds.

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.

Under the direction of Associate Professor of Environmental Studies Kristen Brubaker, students measure trees to calculate the amount of carbon stored in Coopers’ Woods.

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

Students gather for a photo before making their final Summer Sandbox presentations in Froelich Hall on Wednesday night.

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

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.

Katerina Yacoub ’23, Seneca Blakely-Armitage ’23 and Maeve Reilly ’23 organized a series of events at the State Street Public Garden during their summer internships.

Students play Jenga on the Quad during the Accepted Student Barbecue.