We started off our day at UNIC to learn about polypeptides with Dr. Sarigiannis where he shared intriguing ways that scientists are working on healing illnesses based on the chemical compounds of various venoms and poisons. This was of extreme interest for me, wso he told me about his current project. He is working on…

This morning, on the bus ride to our Tototheo company visit, I had an intriguing conversation with one of my friends, Casie. We were reflecting on some of our excursions over the course of the past few days, most notably the walk through Central Athens and visiting the Parthenon. The following are a few of…

On our second day in the ancient city of Athens, we went on a detailed tour of central city, exploring the various neighborhoods and aspects that make the city what it is today. From the archaeological sites at every block, to the cats roaming the Plaka cobblestone streets, every bit was filled with new sights…

My first day in Athens was everything I expected and more. The beauty of the city combined with the potential of the Ellinikon region made me jealous of the people who get to experience this on the daily. The quaint buildings and houses painting the valleys and plains between the mountains demonstrate an ethereal scene….

My name is Siya and I am a first-year engineering student at the University of Pittsburgh. I plan to focus on Bioengineering under the Cellular track and hope to be in the fields of research regarding biomedical applications in neurological or cardiological research. I am fit and enjoy moving my body to maintain a healthy…