Hobart and William Smith Colleges

Brianna Hurysz 20 (left) participated in summer research at Cornell Universitys New York State Agricultural Experiment Station in 2017. She earned Honors for her research, Assessing Anti-cancer Potential and Mechanism of Action of Novel Staurosporine Analogs advised by Associate Professor of Biology Patricia Mowery.

Kate Foley 20 discusses summer research with Director of Introductory Biology Laboratories Susan Cushman '98, who also served as her Honors advisor. Foley's Honors research is titled, Competition for Food Resources between the Native Lake Sturgeon and Invasive Round Goby.

Jacob Kotcher 20 (center) earned Honors for his research Origination in the Phanerozoic advised by Professor of Geoscience Nan Crystal Arens. Here, he poses with other students in the Bahamas, where he completed a short-term study abroad trip with Arens.

Elizabeth Fajardo 20 received Honors for her work, Roman Red Sea Trade: An Analysis of Trade in the First and Second Centuries C. E. advised by Associate Professor of Classics James Capreedy.

Yamileth Cedeno 20 discusses her Honors research with advisor Assistant Professor of Womens Studies Michelle Martin-Baron. Cedeno's work is titled, The Black Body & Reproductive Trauma.

Jasper White 20 graduated with Honors for his research, Portable Hydroelectric: Generating Energy in Remote Locations. Here, he stands with his advisor Associate Professor of Physics Ileana Dumitriu.

Ryan Klimkewicz 20 earned Honors for his research, An Inquiry of Quality In The Age Of Streaming: Exploring Semantic Dimensions and the Erosion of Quality in the Age of Streaming advised by Associate Professor of Music Mark Olivieri.

As a summer research assistant Margaret Gretty Hollister 20 led tours of the Smith Opera House. Advised by Associate Professor of Theatre Christopher Hatch, Hollister earned Honors for her research From Marivaux to Modern Theatre: Translating an 18th Century Play for a 21st Century Audience. Her translation was performed in a spring production at McDonald Theatre.

Joshua Andrews '20 (right) visits North Street Elementary School to share photos from his study abroad trip to Chile. Andrews' Honors research is titled, Remote Sensing through the Use of Consumer Drones: Harmful Algae Blooms in the Finger Lakes Region of New York State, advised by Associate Professor of Physics Ileana Dumitriu.

American Crows belong to a bird family called corvids (not covids), which includes jays, nutcrackers, ravens and magpies.

Canada Geese, which typically mate for life, are constantly on the wing as they look for nesting areas. Although geese and ducks are common at the refuge, many other species use this area during breeding or spring and fall migration. Well over 300 species of birds can be seen at this birding hotspot.

A Prothonotary Warbler is spotted along the northeastern edge of the refuge. This species draws a lot of attention, as its rarely observed in Upstate New York. During this years Maymester course, students are learning about birds in their backyards and making regional connections between landscapes, habitats and bird species by visiting birding hotspots they learn about through the online database eBird.

Professor of Biology Mark Deutschlander lectures during Bird Obsessions. His courses are a popular favorite among students.

In addition to the Maymester course, Deutschlander teaches a course for biology majors about ornithology and an FSEM called Bird Obsessions about birds and bird-human interactions. Seen here are students in the ornithology class visiting Montezuma last year.

In the main pool at the refuge, a mature Bald Eagle waits on a stump for the first sign of an easy catch for lunch. Eagles feed mainly on fish, but will also consume smaller birds and ducks. The bird photography used in this TWIP was provided by HWS Chief Photographer Kevin Colton from his lifelong collection of avian photography. Colton also accompanied Deutschlander and Farid to the refuge to take photos for the Maymester class.

Chief Photographer Kevin Colton uses his truck as a blind to photograph birds at Montezuma. The photos are used as part of Deutschlander's virtual Maymester class.