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Author: Laurel Kartchner

Laurel Kartchner is a fifth year graduate student in Microbiology and Immunology at UNC Chapel Hill. Her research focuses on burn injury and how a large burn injury affects the immune system for an extended timeline. When not in the lab, Laurel enjoys playing ultimate frisbee, knitting, crocheting, rock climbing, and playing with her adorable son.

Blog / Is the GRE a Waste of Money?

November 7, 2017November 22, 2017 / Laurel Kartchner /

Graduate schools generally utilize previous transcripts, Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores, personal statements from applicants, and letters of recommendation in order to assess whether candidates are suitably prepared for success…

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Blog / The Impossibly Ideal Scientist

December 7, 2016December 7, 2016 / Laurel Kartchner /

Beverly Crusher. Roy Hinkley. Emmett Brown. Samantha Carter. Sheldon Cooper. The Doctor. Abby Sciuto. Temperance Brennan. What do each of these scientists have in common? From creating a Geiger counter…

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