MSTPets: Part 6
MSTPets: Part 6
MSTPets: Nex (newest addition, a male Apistogramma agassizii, upper left), MCD (one of several cardinal tetras, upper right), Dino (male swordtail, with a friend in bottom center), Roe, Struvite, Wade, and friends
Ages: 2 months to 2 years old
MSTParent: Ben Fowler (M2)
Nex’s Field of Study: Unwanted snail reproduction
MCD’s Dissertation: “Effects of permanent confinement on social dynamics”
Dino’s Research Interest: The psychological basis of intimidating a reflection
MSTPet: Ruby
Age: 11 weeks old
MSTParents: Jack Walker (G2) and Brooke Johnson (c3 consulting)
Dissertation: Effects of repeated nighttime awakenings on qualifying exam performance
Fun Fact: Ruby does not like dog treats despite trying over ten different brands/flavors provided by her parents. She does, however, love shoes.
MSTPet: Arlington
Age: 1.5 years old
MSTParents: Dr. Maureen Gannon (Stahlman-Thomas Advising College Faculty Leader) and Dr. Jon Backstrom (Vanderbilt Eye Institute)
First Publication: “Strategies for immediate maximal dissemination of discarded fur following parental domicile Swiffering”
Fun Fact 1: Arlington likes to play "hide-and-seek" behind shower and window curtains.
Fun Fact 2: Arlington gives Eskimo kisses before getting food.
MSTPet: Comma
Age: 12 years old
MSTParents: Dr. Maureen Gannon (Stahlman-Thomas Advising College Faculty Leader) and Dr. Jon Backstrom (Vanderbilt Eye Institute)
Research Question: How long can a dwarf Xenopus remain immobile underwater without breathing? (So far, the data show 30 minutes.)
Fun Fact 1: Comma "sings" like a cricket.
Fun Fact 2: Comma once survived a life-threatening Arlington attack!
MSTPet: Bellah
Age: 3.5
MSTParents: Kelsey McNew (G1) and Catie Havemann (VMS2)
Field of Study/Research: Squirrelogy
Dissertation Title: “They’re all out to get us”: A study of conditioned human response time to canine rapid threat detection signaled by staccato bark emission and high frequency gluteal tremors
Fun Fact 1: Ice cubes are my favorite treat
Fun Fact 2: The cat and I both really want to lick each other but, to be honest, I have no clue how to handle this friendship.