I had an amazing summer in Ireland! During my stay, I traveled to all four provinces of Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland, England, and Wales. I saw terrific castles, old ruins, and beautiful natural views. I also loved going to many towns throughout Ireland. A couple of my favorite towns I saw were Westport, Kilkenny, and…
Author: Mika Wesley
Navigating Ireland
I have been in Dublin, Ireland for just over two weeks now. So far I have had an amazing time, with lots of new friends and new experiences. It has been great to travel around with other people from my program, Arcadia Abroad. I have been working in a biological research lab at University College…
Beginning My Global Experience
My name is Mika Wesley, and this summer I am participating in the Arcadia Abroad program in Dublin, Ireland. I am a rising senior at the University of Pittsburgh majoring in Molecular Biology and Gender/Sexuality/Women’s studies with minors in Chemistry and French. I have just arrived yesterday and am staying at University College Dublin’s campus….
CURF Reflection
All cells in a multicellular organism contain the exact same DNA. However, to create the different cell types (neurons, blood cells, etc), each cell uses or expresses different pieces of DNA, creating mRNAs that encode for proteins needed in different cell types. I spent this semester researching the role eRNAs (a type of non-protein-coding RNAs)…
Experience as a Researcher
My interest in research stems from a curiosity for how the world (especially the parts we can’t see) works. I want to constantly be learning about the mechanisms of cells, development, and gene expression. It was this passion for discovery that prompted me to reach out to Dr. Sarah Hainer via email about the work…
CURF Introduction: Me and My Project
Hello! My name is Mika Wesley, and I’m honored to be a current Chancellor’s Undergraduate Research Fellow! I’m a junior majoring in Molecular Biology with minors in Chemistry, French, and Gender/Sexuality/Women’s Studies. My interests include reading, music, rock climbing, and, of course, research! For the last year, I’ve been working in Dr. Sarah Hainer’s lab…