Early this semester, my research mentor Dr. Swigonova explained to me the process for creating the 3D digital protein model that would eventually be 3D printed for use in teaching settings. I don’t consider myself the most competent user of technology but I was pretty confident that I could manage this new software, called Chimera….
Author: kyrgoyette
Choosing research: how did I get here?
When I first started at the University of Pittsburgh, I had absolutely no intention of doing any research in molecular biology. While I’ve always harbored a love for the biological sciences and particularly the study of cell biology, I didn’t have a particular interest in the atomic details of proteins or nucleic acids and I…
Getting started, getting excited!
Hello! My name is Kyr Goyette, and I’m a sophomore working with Dr. Zuzana Swigonova to create 3-D printed and digital models of proteins to be used as teaching aids in college settings throughout the country. The Chancellor’s Undergraduate Research Fellowship from the Frederick Honors College is allowing me to complete this research, and I’m…