John S. Toll Science and Mathematics Fellows
The John S. Toll Fellows is a program that provides opportunities to students with an aptitude for research.
The John S. Toll Fellows (JSTF) is a research-focused program that commemorates Washington College’s 25th president, Dr. John Toll who served as president from 1995-2004. His support strengthened the foundation of the natural sciences both intellectually and financially here at Washington College. Thus, this program honors his commitment and enthusiasm for academia and research.
The Goal
The goal of the JSTF Program is to support the academic and research activities of student scholars within the natural sciences and mathematics division. The summer research program provides housing and paid stipends, in addition to the option of earned credits. This student/faculty collaboration often leads to publication in professional journals, as well appearances at regional and national conferences.
The Man Behind the Name
Dr. John S. Toll received his bachelor’s degree in physics from Yale in 1944 and Ph.D. in physics from Princeton in 1952 during his career he was well known for his work in dispersion theory and elementary particle physics. Dr. Toll was president of the Universities Research Association which oversaw the U.S. Superconducting Supercollider project until Congress defunded it. Dr. Toll spent many years pursuing research at the University Maryland where he became chair of the Department of Physics and Astronomy in fact they also have a building (physics) at the University of Maryland is named for him. He left UMD to become the second president of the State University of New York at Stony Brook but he returned to the University of Maryland to become president of the original five campuses of the University of Maryland and the first chancellor of the new University System of Maryland. In 1995 he became president of Washington College and in 2004 returned to physics research at the University of Maryland.
Selection of Biology Major Participants
Sarah Noman and Dr. Jennifer Wanat
Department of Biology
Washington College
Hillary Hwang and Dr. Mala Misra
Department of Biology
Washington College
Development of a zebrafish model of cerebral ischemia
Emani R. Silva and Dr. James Windelborn
Department of Biology
Washington College
Sodium sulfite as an alternative model for global ischemia in zebrafish (Danio rerio)
Kaitlyn M. Marino and Dr. James Windelborn
Department of Biology
Washington College
Migratory movements in the common snapping turtle (Chelydra serpentina) in response to seasonal fluctuations in aquatic habitat
Nathaniel T. Simmons and Dr. Aaron R. Krochmal
Department of Biology
Washington College
Toxicity of heavy metals in yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) and hamster cells
Maija Adourian and Dr. Mindy Reynolds
Department of Biology
Washington College
Read about Heavy Metal Toxicity
Effects of individual and combined pesticide, fertilizer, and salt treatments on the
corticosterone levels and growth of larval amphibians
Dr. Robin Van Meter, Rose Adelizzi, Julia Portmann
Department of Environmental Science and Studies and Department of Biology
Washington College
Do field sparrows become better parents as they age?
Andrea Freemann and Dr. Jennie Carr
Department of Biology
Washington College
Fluoxetine (Prozac) and its impact on the startle response in zebrafish
Kathy Thornton and Dr. Martin Connaughton
Department of Biology
Washington College
Read about Fluoxetine in Zebrafish