STUDENT
PROFILE
Why did you choose
Lakehead-Georgian?
I chose Lakehead-Georgian for a variety
of different reasons including the small
class sizes, scholarship opportunities,
campus infrastructure, research success,
and most importantly the versatility of
the Applied Life Science program. I was
awarded a $4,000 entrance scholarship
and a $1,250 renewable academic
scholarship that I have carried with me
to my fourth year. These scholarship
opportunities given through the
Lakehead-Georgian program gave
me a sense of encouragement and
recognition for the success of my
studies within the program.
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MACKENZIE C.
APPLIED LIFE SCIENCES
HOMETOWN: BARRIE, ONTARIO
Is there a particular class project or assignment that stands out?
One project that was particularly important to me was the polymerase chain reaction
(PCR) amplification and Gel electrophoresis of DNA human cheek and hair samples
performed in ANTH-3138 (Introduction to Molecular DNA). The project consisted of
using several different scientific methods and equipment in an attempt to decipher
the nucleotides and base pairs from human DNA. It made me particularly interested
in a future career within the genetics field, using biotechnology for diagnosis and
research advancement.
