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PLACEMENT

The time to major in biology has never been better. Typically 100% of Lycoming's biology majors are placed within 6 months of graduation at a variety of firms or are continuing their education in graduate schools across the country. Our graduates are working as research associates, conservation specialists, medical technologists, and teachers, or pursuing advanced degrees in fields such as immunology, toxicology and neuroscience.

Where will you find recent Lycoming biology graduates?

Graduate School

Bethany Mingle Harvard University, Immunology
Jami Gabert Vanderbilt University, Neuroscience
Marla Yates Purdue University, Molecular Biology
Breann Wolfe UNC Chapel Hill, Molecular Biology
Jen Leader Georgetown University, Molecular Biology
Jason Catanzaro Wake Forest, Microbiology & Immunology
Anthony Sowers Clemson University, Environmental Toxicology
Erica Walsh Boston University Medical College, Molecular Biology
Josh Bogart Syracuse University School of Forestry
Colleen Heisey Duquesne University, Environmental Law
Lana Adams Pennsylvania State University, Entomology
Jud Kratzer Pennsylvania State University, Fisheries Biology
John Mazzullo Pennsylvania State University, Organic Synthesis
Mark McCleland University of Virginia, Molecular Cell Biology
Erin Karschner University of Maryland School of Medicine, Toxicology
Rebecca Fox University of Maryland, Marine Estuary Environmental Science
Melissa Fogg University of Delaware, Molecular Cell Biology/Genetics
Ellen Klinger University of Maine, Ecology & Environmental Science
Deanne Greene University of South Carolina, Molecular Biology
Kent Adams University of Tennessee, Wildlife Biology
Theresa Black Towson State University, Environmental Science
Dylan Dupuis Lehigh University, Molecular Biology
Megan Clark Southern Louisiana University, Botany
Krista Poppe Montclair State University, Animal Behavior
Wendilorion Meyers Case Western Reserve University of Cleveland, Molecular Genetics
Andrea Santini Arcadia University, Genetic Counseling
Dara Berninger Bloomsburg University, Exercise Physiology Program
Carrie Monroe Miami, Marine Biology
Michael Morris Montana, Fisheries Biology

Secondary school science teachers

Kristen Colgan Biology Teacher, Tampa, FL
Jim Rodgers Biology Teacher, Williamsport Area
Ian Kauffman Biology Teacher, Central Dauphin East High School, Harrisburg, PA
Jessica Feerrar Biology Teacher, Manheim Township School District, Lancaster, PA
Tiffany Loner Biology Teacher, Baltimore, Maryland
Megan Zimmerman Biology Teacher, Lancaster District, PA
Denise Shimel Biology Teacher, Lexington Park, Maryland
Diane Deisher Biology Teacher, Maryland
Mike Earle Biology Teacher, Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina
Bret Zalonis Biology Teacher, South Williamsport, Pennsylvania
Brian Lewis Biology Teacher, Florida

Environmental Science

Rain Bell Lycoming County Conservation District, Agricultural Pest Inspector
Matt Bennett National Park Service Delaware River
Christina Appleman PA Game Commission
Brandon Ford US Department of Agriculture, Field Technician
Rebecca Fox Marine Estuary Environmental Science, University of Maryland
Kristina Kleintop Lancaster Environmental Laboratories, PA
Kristin Brown PA Fish and Boat Commission, Fisheries Technician
Alisa DeDay Working at the Marine Mammal Expo at Hershey Park, PA
Heather Eggleston Aquatic Biologist, Stroudsburg Water Research Center, PA
Eric Hoover Environmental Education Adventure Expeditions, Oahu, Hawaii
Brian Rockwell Microbiology Technician at West Company, Jersey Shore, PA
Michael McMonigal Conservation Specialist, Boy Scout's of America, State Office
Geoffrey Smith Fisheries/Benthic Biologist, Delaware River Basin Commission, Trenton, NJ
Matthew Sweet Environmental Tech, Seewald Labs, Williamsport, PA
Rosalee Wise Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Pittsburgh, PA
Andrew Klinger PA Department of Public Health, Wilkes Barre, PA
Sean Cramer Tyson Foods Inc., Environmental Lab, York, PA

Biomedical Research

Jamie Crater Lab Technician in Biochemistry/Molecular Biology, Penn State University
Justin Jay Lab Technician, Johns Hopkins, MD
Jennifer Kinne Research Associate, Wadsworth Center, Albany, NY
Christina Panko Research Technician, Drexel University College of Medecine, PA
Michelle Oetinger Research Technician, DNA sequencing & microarray analysis, Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia
Amanda Dunkle Research Technician, Neuroscience & Anatomy Dept, Hershey Medical Center
Christina Boob Research Technician, Exygen Research, State College, PA
Melissa Stokes Research Technician, Cell Biology, University of Virginia
Richard Gold III Geisinger Medical Center Research, Danville, PA

Medical Technology

Kimberly Jones Medical Technologist at Susquehanna Health System
Jennie Shaffer Medical Technology program at Williamsport Hospital
Denise Greene Lab technician, Allentown Hospital, PA
Allison Hutton Histology Technician, Warren County Hospital, PA
Erina Wilsoncroft Medical Technology Program, Altoona Hospital, PA
Jen Gross Lancaster Hospital, Lancaster, PA
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