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==Research==
==Research==
I have been doing plant research with Dr. Drennan for the past two years. I have been testing the thermal tolerance of two succulent plants: <I>Dudleya<I> and <I>Sedum<I>. I have been comparing the plants' usefulness in green roofs.  
I have been doing plant research with Dr. Drennan for the past two years. I have been testing the thermal tolerance of two succulent plants: <I>Dudleya</I> and <I>Sedum</I>. I have been comparing the plants' usefulness in green roofs.  


==Links==
==Links==

Revision as of 20:51, 21 January 2013

About Me

James P. McDonald (an artistic interpretation)

Education

  • Loyola Marymount University
    • Major: Biology
    • Graduating: Spring 2013
    • Upper Division Classes: General Physiology and Lab, Biochemistry, General Physics I, General Physics II, Embryology & Development, General Microbiology, Plant Interactions, Principles of Ecology, Genetics Lab, Urban Ecology, Biomathematical Modeling

Career Interests

  • I hope to attend medical school next year. I want to become a physician but at I am unsure in what specialty, at this point.

Questions

  • My favorite aspect of biology is the infinite amount of knowledge out there and the constant advances that are taking place. I also specifically enjoy genetics. I like to know why we are the way we are and how we get that way.
  • My favorite aspect of math is that you can almost always come up with a definite answer. This makes math something that is often straightforward and universal.

Research

I have been doing plant research with Dr. Drennan for the past two years. I have been testing the thermal tolerance of two succulent plants: Dudleya and Sedum. I have been comparing the plants' usefulness in green roofs.

Links

Useful links