Teaching Chemistry points me to His existence (and love). God’s Precision The DNA (aka deoxyribonucleic acid) molecule, a double helix – which contains our very heredity – is held together by pairs of compounds called…
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Preparing for Success in Health Professions
Are you considering applying for a graduate health professions program? If so, someone has likely advised you to keep your grades up, take all of the prerequisite courses, learn as much as you can about…
Tips for Pre-Health Majors
As the competition for coveted spots in medical schools has intensified, Pre-Health majors are increasingly common at universities across the country. Colleges often offer several different majors designed for students interested in pursuing admission into…
Dyslexia 101: Basic Facts About Dyslexia
“Highly successful dyslexics nearly always say that their accomplishments and special ways of seeing come from their dyslexia – not in spite of their dyslexia as is often believed.” (West, 2008). I frequently receive calls from parents…
Ten Tips for Protecting your Identity
Be cautious with social media. Social media sites like Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, and Pinterest are a treasure trove of personal information for identity thieves. Know and understand your privacy settings and exclude personal, detailed…
What can I do with a Biology Degree?
Biology is an immensely interesting subject to the general population and to students in general. As a result, many college students decide to major in biology but often times do not know exactly what they…
Tips for a Competitive Application for PT School
Are you interested in becoming a physical therapist? Physical therapy (PT) is one of the fastest growing professions in the country, and as a result, the number of applications to PT schools have skyrocketed. Are…
How to Make an A in Biology
“Dr. Ylostalo, how can I get an A in your Microbiology class?” A question I often get asked early in the semester by students who seek to succeed in my course. Here are some of…
Using R for Statistical and Graphical Computing Part II
Introduction In a previous post I introduced you to the R programming language. R is primarily used by statisticians and quantitative researchers in the social and behavioral sciences, biostatistics, sports, and finance to analyze data…
What is Computer Science, Again? Mystery Solved!
In my previous blog, titled “Why Computer Science is in Your Future,” I answered the question of “Why should I major or study Computer Science?” In my answers, I provided reasons why students should consider…
Tips for Getting into Medical School
Are you interested in health professions? If you are considering going to medical school, then here are some tips that will help you as you prepare. Research Medical schools don’t “require” chemical research, but it can…