Holiday Party 2019

Every year, I enjoy hosting the Pollock lab research students for a short study break filled with good food and fun conversation. It typically takes place the Sunday before finals begin. Last year, we were snowed out (in Virginia?!?) but this year it went on as...

Gottwald Games 2019

The 8th annual Gottwald Games were held yesterday. We had over 100 student participants, a number of faculty volunteers, and a whole lot of fun. The games this year consisted of old favorites: the Petri Dish Relay, Sponge Ball, Aromatic Ring Toss, Water Glove Toss,...

Lab Party Summer 2019

We gathered last night at my house for food, fellowship, and fun. The chicken was tasty, the watermelon refreshing, and the salads tangy. Plus we had ice cream sundaes and almost had an ice cream eating competition between Najwa and Joseph. We played some yard games...

Graduation 2019 in Pictures

As I have mentioned a lot recently, the Pollock lab graduated 6 students this year. Sunday was Commencement and it was a beautiful celebration. Kiana was the student speaker for the ceremony (how awesome!) and she reminded us that although we may not have the same...

Group Party Summer 2018

It was time again for a Pollock Lab celebration. We gathered for an evening of tacos, yard games, and puppy cuddling. As you can tell from the photos below, the students fell in love with the newest member of the Pollock lab– the goldendoodle, Denver. He won...