When one envisions a traditional summer job, activities such as observing genetic mutations in mice, identifying how certain pathogens use virulence effectors to infect eukaryotic cells, and quantifying the functional activation of the dysplastic cortex of the brain don’t often come to mind. But for three Jesuit seniors, Erik Sanchez- Perez, Noah Sherer, and Joe Carver, these activities are...
Whenever you sneeze or cough intensely, you could be very sick, or you could be having an allergic reaction. When this happens, you would probably go to the doctor to get it checked out, because it is very important to figure out which of the two it is so you can be treated properly.
But who is entrusted with such a...
From the streets of Guatemala, to the streets outside of UT Southwestern Medical Center, Medical Society has led many students to vastly different environments. Known for its informative and hands-on experiences, the Medical Society offers many informational opportunities, from dissecting a cat to listening to guest speakers talk about delivering anesthesia to patients, the Medical Society has it all. Existing...
The young men sit around the black stage, listening as the speaker presents his life journey. Glued to his words, each student follows along in complete silence, eagerly listening as the speaker offers his own experiences in the medical field. Finally, the boys loudly applaud as the presenter wraps up his talk, giving the students a lot to think about.
On...
Eight Jesuit students walk out through the glass doors of the airport and emerge into the heart of the city. Surprised, each looks left, then right, attempting to orient themselves with their new surroundings. Their new surroundings are drastically different from life at home, as they see how life can be in other parts of the world.
This was the...
The Jesuit freshman student walks into the brightly lit room, slowly approaching the black tables, on top of which lies a dead cat. Nervous, the student grabs the sterile white gloves, mentally preparing for the upcoming experiment. Suddenly, the teacher walks into the room, commanding her students to stand in front of their workstations. The freshman walks up behind...
The Jesuit student nervously taps his finger on the dark brown desk. Suddenly, an older man walks into the dark room, causing the boy to immediately rise to greet his interviewer. Deliberately, the elder asks his first question, "why do you think you should be a part of this program?" Prepared, the boy rattles off the reason for his...
Opposites attract. That's true in most cases: relationships, career paths, and even in physics. But science, at times, can encapsulate many seemingly different branches of understanding. With this relationship, ostensible 'opposites' can relate in extraordinary fashions. With ongoing projects using tangible materials, The Jesuit Engineering Society embarked on a journey to UT Southwestern Medical Center to explore another sector...
