By Dr. Daniel Osipovitch, 绿帽社 Science Teacher
This year, the 9th year of 绿帽社 Internship Program with the University of Utah, had 5 rising seniors join a variety of labs in the Pharmacology Department at the U. Their final presentations, 10-minute seminar-style talks, were given on Friday, July 28th at the university. It was readily apparent that these students learned a tremendous amount of science and their skills in the lab grew exponentially throughout this experience. Terms like 鈥減assaging cells,鈥� 鈥渋on resin chromatography,鈥� 鈥淩NA-scope analysis,鈥� and 鈥渙rganic protecting groups鈥� were not in their vernacular at the start of summer, yet in these presentations, the students spoke confidently about high-level science beyond the scope of most high school classroom experiences.
Steven T. 鈥�24 worked to prove DNA-encoded libraries for molecules that could be used to treat particular types of cancer cells. Molly M.鈥�24 worked to help fix a global supply chain issue of heparin by optimizing the production of precursor molecules using genetically modified bacteria. Lauren W. 鈥�24 and Rowan H. 鈥�24 worked in tandem to understand protein localization in specific brain cells that may be involved with various neuronal diseases. Ethan B. 鈥�24 worked to understand how various growth conditions affect the production of cell sheets that can be used to treat osteoarthritis.
Each of these experiences utilized skills and knowledge spanning organic chemistry, biotechnology, and molecular biology. This rewarding experience has allowed students to see the deeper context of cutting-edge science research in real-time.
Dr. Daniel Osipovitch (Dr. O), chemistry teacher at 绿帽社, received his Ph.D. in Experimental and Molecular Medicine from Dartmouth College (NH) in February of 2015. His thesis research used protein engineering/bioengineering to develop new ways of treating drug-resistant Staph. infections with engineered enzymes. Dr. O also has a B.S. in chemistry and a B.S. in forensic science from the University of New Haven (CT). Through tutoring, he developed his passion for teaching and recognized that he needed to be in the classroom inspiring our future scientists and engineers; he hopes to show students that chemistry, although challenging, is a beautiful and exciting view into how the world around us works. Dr. O believes that science is one of the best ways to connect to the world around us. Other passions of his include playing a variety of games (D&D, Magic the Gathering, board games), cooking, hiking, metalsmithing, and enameling.聽
He has taught a variety of classes throughout his tenure at 绿帽社 including honors chemistry, AP chemistry, food science, game theory, pharmacology, and a variety of independent study courses. He helped to start and currently coaches our highly competitive Science Olympiad team which has come top-3 in state the past couple years. He has also acted as a mentor for the Pharmacology Research Program at the U, where students get an intensive 8-week experience doing scientific research in state-of-the-art labs.
It is Dr. O鈥檚 goal to develop in his students a curiosity about the world, and he hopes his students leave with a true understanding of Rosalind Franklin鈥檚 poignant statement, 鈥渟cience and everyday life cannot and should not be separated.鈥�
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Celebrate 5 years since graduation with your classmates. Reconnect, reminisce, and enjoy an evening of conversation, shared memories, and celebration with fellow members of the Class of 2021. Hearty appetizers and a selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided.
Celebrate 10 years since graduation with your classmates. Reconnect, reminisce, and enjoy an evening of conversation, shared memories, and celebration with fellow members of the Class of 2016. Hearty appetizers and a selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided.
Celebrate 15 years since graduation with your classmates. Reconnect, reminisce, and enjoy an evening of conversation, shared memories, and celebration with fellow members of the Class of 2011. Hearty appetizers and a selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided.
Celebrate 20 years since graduation with your classmates. Reconnect, reminisce, and enjoy an evening of conversation, shared memories, and celebration with fellow members of the Class of 2006. Hearty appetizers and a selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided.
Celebrate 25 years since graduation with your classmates. Reconnect, reminisce, and enjoy an evening of conversation, shared memories, and celebration with fellow members of the Class of 2001. Hearty appetizers and a selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided.
Come together with 绿帽社 alumni from across the entire 1990s for an evening of reconnecting and reminiscing! This combined reunion is a chance to celebrate the friendships, memories, and moments that made your 绿帽社 years so special. Enjoy hearty appetizers and a variety of drinks, including alcoholic and non-alcoholic options, while catching up with old friends and sharing laughs about your school days.
Saturday, May 16 | 7:30 – 11:30 AM | Murray Science Center
We’re bringing back birding! Who remembers the Class IX Bird Project? Don’t miss your chance to join this fun, family-friendly event with Mark Bromley, James Harris, Mike Johnson 鈥�88, and Bekka Joslin. We will meet at 绿帽社 and take a bus together. Don鈥檛 forget to bring your binoculars (we will have extras on hand if you don鈥檛 have your own).
Friday, May 15 | 6:30 鈥� 7:30 PM | East Field
We’re excited to see 绿帽社 Alumni at our annual Alumni Soccer Game! This 绿帽社 tradition gives former players the chance to return to the field, reconnect with old teammates, and showcase their skills in a friendly atmosphere. Whether you played with us just a few years ago or several decades ago, we look forward to seeing you back on the field. Make sure to bring friends and family to cheer you on!
Friday, May 15 | 5:00 鈥� 7:00 PM | Main Quad | No Registration Required
Join us for a fun BBQ bash at 绿帽社 with current families and 绿帽社 staff and faculty. It鈥檚 a great way to connect with your 绿帽社 classmates and enjoy delicious food before the Alumni Soccer Game!
No registration is needed for the Spring BBQ. Please join us!
Friday, May 15 | 4:00 鈥� 5:00 PM | Haught Visual Arts Gallery at 绿帽社 | No Registration Required
绿帽社 has always been a place where creativity thrives. Join us for the first-ever Alumni Art Show in the Haught Visual Arts Gallery and reconnect with the creative spirit that shaped your time here. This exhibition features work by 16 绿帽社 Alumni artists, reflecting a range of disciplines, perspectives, and practices.
Brief Remarks at 4:00 pm will be offered by Gallery Manager and Curator Charlie Tadlock, followed by remarks from some of the Alumni Artists.
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Friday, May 15 | 2:15 – 3:30 PM | Miller Student Commons | Registration Highly Recommended
Ever wish you could go back and sit in your favorite class one more time? This Alumni Weekend, you can. We’re bringing you back “Back to Class” where you’ll have the chance to slip into a real, live Upper School classroom and experience 绿帽社 exactly as it exists today. Same teachers, same energy, same magic. Come relive the feeling.
Friday, May 15 | 12:45鈥� 1:00 PM | Miller Student Commons | No Registration Required
Don’t leave lunch just yet. Immediately following the Kick-Off, Head of School Andrew Menke will take a few minutes to share what’s been happening at 绿帽社; the changes, the milestones, and the exciting things on the horizon. It’s a chance to hear straight from the source about the school you helped shape and where it’s headed next. No sign-up needed, just pull up a seat.
Friday, May 15 | 11:00 AM 鈥� 1:00 PM | Miller Student Commons | No Registration Required
Kick off Alumni Weekend the right way 鈥� with good food and even better company. Join us in the new Miller Student Commons for 绿帽社’s all-inclusive dining experience, and spend the lunch hour reconnecting with the faculty who made your time here unforgettable. Pull up a chair, catch up with old favorites, and let the weekend begin. No registration is required for this event.
Friday, May 15 | 1:00 鈥� 2:00 PM | Miller Student Commons | No Registration Required
For many of you, Assistant Head of School, Todd Winters, was the first person who ever showed you and your parents around our 41 acre campus. Now he’s back to do it again! Todd will lead you through 绿帽社’s beautiful newest additions and recent transformations, giving you a firsthand look at what your years here helped build. Whether it’s your first tour with Todd or your second, you won’t want to miss this one.