Profile

• Time Zone

  Central

  
  
• Role

  Scientist Mentor: I will mentor teams of students online

  
  
• Research Interests (300 words)

  I have a wide variety of research interests.

  
  
• Profile Question 1

  When and why did you decide to go into a science career?

  
  
• Answer the question you selected for profile question 1 here (300 words):

  I have loved science since I was a small child, but could not afford college. After my divorce, I needed a career to support my daughter and myself. With financial aid, I was able to persue a degree in biological sciences, which is the next best thing available at my institution to my true love- plant biology.

  
  
• Profile Question 2

  What is your favorite plant? Why?

  
  
• Answer the question you selected for profile question 2 here (300 words):

  Venus flytraps are high ranking on my list of carnivorous plants,but I have too many favorite plants in various genuses to list them all. My favorite flowering plants would have to be members of Solanaceae (nightshades), particularly daturas.

  
  
• Profile Question 3

  Do you have advice for students about preparing for a science career?

  
  
• Answer the question you selected for profile question 3 here (300 words):

  My best advice is to study and learn all you can,while also seeking information from outside resources, such as journals. Developing good study habits is very important.

  
  
• Capacity: How many teams at a time are you comfortable working with?

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Recent Posts

4.5 NYPD open up Christina Marie Scara May 7, 2020

Hi, Group,

 

     I apologize for the delayed response. Things have been hectic for most people, due to the corona virus. However, life still continues. I hope you all stay safe and well during this time. I am doing okay.…

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Hi, Group,

 

     I apologize for the delayed response. Things have been hectic for most people, due to the corona virus. However, life still continues. I hope you all stay safe and well during this time. I am doing okay. Sports and exercise are important, but so is learning. You will be fine. Thank you all for participating in this project. Hopefully, things will return to normal soon. Have a wonderful summer. 

 

Sincerely,

Christina

4.5 NYPD open up Christina Marie Scara Mar 13, 2020

Hi, Group 4.5,

     Good Observations! You guys are doing great!  As for the toothpicks, plants grown indoors tend to be a little weaker than their outdoor counterparts, and must be gradually exposed to outside weather…

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Hi, Group 4.5,

     Good Observations! You guys are doing great!  As for the toothpicks, plants grown indoors tend to be a little weaker than their outdoor counterparts, and must be gradually exposed to outside weather conditions before planting. This practice  is commonly called "hardening off" by gardeners. Real sunlight provides more energy for plants to make what they need. It is typical that they may require some support. Now, I want you to think about reasons that learning about plants is important and beneficial to society. Your team name and picture are awesome! Keep up the good work!

 

 Your mentor,

Christina

4.5 NYPD open up Christina Marie Scara Mar 9, 2020

Hi, Group 4.5,

     Good observation with your measurements so far! Now, that you have observed that the plants seem to be performing better in lower nutrient soil, research a plausible hypothesis as to why they may perform better.…

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Hi, Group 4.5,

     Good observation with your measurements so far! Now, that you have observed that the plants seem to be performing better in lower nutrient soil, research a plausible hypothesis as to why they may perform better. Remember also that height alone may be a poor indicator of health. If they appear lankier, they may be sufferring from a lack of nutrition. As always, I am glad to hear of your progress. 

 

Thank you,

Christina