<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[NCSU University Honors Experience]]></title><description><![CDATA[NCSU experiences while a Molecular and Cellular Development Biology and Animal Science double major undergraduate student.]]></description><link>https://www.nhhonors.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 01:55:47 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.nhhonors.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Club Swim]]></title><description><![CDATA[As a member of NC State’s Swim Club and a registered USA Swimmer, I compete alongside fellow students against other collegiate club teams. Swimming provides a consistent outlet for discipline, endurance, and mental focus outside of academic and research commitments. Balancing competitive athletics with research and leadership responsibilities has strengthened my time management, continued management of personal health, and doing what I love to do—swim and compete! With only a slight bit of...]]></description><link>https://www.nhhonors.com/post/club-swim</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a4b93bfe2730c04131ec12</guid><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 22:17:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/28ee5d_f777c4b4566a4a53920bef0fc3609067~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Amber Hall</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[              Spina Bifida]]></title><description><![CDATA[GN 434 – Genes and Development For an independent summer project in developmental genetics, I researched scientific literature to examine the molecular and developmental origins of spina bifida, focusing on neural tube closure, folate metabolism, and gene regulation pathways. This work required integrating embryology, gene expression mechanisms, and environmental risk factors to understand how disruptions during early development lead to neural tube defects. The final product was a structured...]]></description><link>https://www.nhhonors.com/post/spina-bifida</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a3746d4882ec6a3ac5cf13</guid><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 23:04:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/28ee5d_fa2a0e8bf5414d37bd470d916aff5238~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_564,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Amber Hall</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[          Tail Docking Cattle]]></title><description><![CDATA[ANS 404 – Dairy Cattle Management In ANS 404, my team conducted a comprehensive review of tail docking in dairy cattle, examining its historical origins, perceived benefits, animal welfare implications, and evolving legal regulations. We analyzed primary research on mastitis, somatic cell count, employee hygiene, and fly load data, comparing industry claims with empirical findings. This project required synthesizing scientific literature and regulatory context to assess the practice within...]]></description><link>https://www.nhhonors.com/post/tail-docking-cattle</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a3740c68ed4778a4ea442b</guid><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 23:02:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/28ee5d_7c6c0bebd6cb4a759574e17d520f8004~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_756,h_684,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Amber Hall</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[       Christian Country Music]]></title><description><![CDATA[HON 298 – Special Topics: North Carolina Music For one of my required Honors seminars, I produced a 15-minute podcast examining how Christian faith has shaped North Carolina’s country music and cultural identity. The project centered on artists such as Randy Travis, George Hamilton IV, and Scotty McCreery, and included a recorded interview with Tony Conway, longtime manager of Randy Travis. Creating the podcast required conducting interview-based research, synthesizing historical context, and...]]></description><link>https://www.nhhonors.com/post/christian-country-music</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a373b29d34acb7c4377a1d</guid><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 23:01:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/28ee5d_8c2b34bb5aab4bb68bfaa700aba21d28~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_648,h_526,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Amber Hall</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[            Marine Microbes]]></title><description><![CDATA[MB 251 – General Microbiology (H) For this course, my Honors project consisted of my team developing an interactive presentation exploring how marine microbes contribute to modern drug discovery. Researching antimicrobial and anticancer compounds derived from organisms such as Salinispora  and Streptomyces  expanded my understanding of microbiology as a foundation for translational medicine. Designing an outreach-focused module required synthesizing primary literature into an accurate and...]]></description><link>https://www.nhhonors.com/post/marine-microbes</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a3730d4882ec6a3ac5ccff</guid><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 22:59:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/28ee5d_7ebdd55b318c4afa91a2cfe01806be99~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Amber Hall</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[      Krispy Kreme Committee]]></title><description><![CDATA[As a member of the Krispy Kreme Challenge Merch Committee, I collaborated with a student-led team to design merchandise for one of NC State’s largest philanthropic events benefiting UNC Children’s Hospital. The event raises over $100,000 annually for pediatric healthcare, and our role required balancing creativity with fundraising strategy. I contributed to annual T-shirt design projects and with my sister designed the winning event medal in 2024. This experience strengthened my ability to...]]></description><link>https://www.nhhonors.com/post/krispy-kreme-committee</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a36d6d9d34acb7c4377099</guid><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 22:35:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/28ee5d_1f405db2d69a4d66b897d42372b52cc6~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Amber Hall</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[          Teaching Assistant]]></title><description><![CDATA[I was able to serve for two years as a Teaching Assistant (TA) for LSC 101: Critical and Creative Thinking in the Life Sciences, within the Life Sciences First Year Program. Serving as a TA has been a defining High Impact Experience that shifted my role from student to facilitator within the life sciences classroom. Supporting a 70-student course, I evaluate assignments, provide structured feedback, and guide discussions centered on critical thinking and scientific reasoning. Rather than...]]></description><link>https://www.nhhonors.com/post/teaching-assistant</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a36bfc9d34acb7c4376e61</guid><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 22:32:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/28ee5d_0601287a204f47c7814318f23e10f7d7~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_900,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Amber Hall</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[         VetCAMP Counselor]]></title><description><![CDATA[VetCAMP has been one of my most formative High Impact Experiences, coming full circle from participant to counselor to application committee member. As a VetCAMPer (2021–2023), I gained early exposure to veterinary medicine through immersive labs, dissections, and conversations with professionals across diverse fields. That experience significantly shaped my academic direction and introduced me to opportunities such as the Turtle Rescue Team and translational research. Returning as a...]]></description><link>https://www.nhhonors.com/post/vetcamp-counselor</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a36bb54882ec6a3ac5c231</guid><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 22:27:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/28ee5d_9ab6436eeb2b43e4888279c18814e94b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Amber Hall</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leadership Development Program]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Leadership Development Program served as a formal High Impact Experience focused on intentional leadership formation. Through workshops on personal values, strengths assessment, ethical decision-making, and communication, I examined how my leadership behaviors align with my stated principles and how I adapt within team environments. Applying these lessons directly in my role as an Awana leader, with my mom as my coach, made the experience tangible rather than theoretical. Navigating real...]]></description><link>https://www.nhhonors.com/post/leadership-development-program-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a36aff4882ec6a3ac5c137</guid><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 22:26:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/28ee5d_7dee8ce47d6e45debd8f7f9d7293a601~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Amber Hall</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[         Turtle Rescue Team]]></title><description><![CDATA[My involvement with the Turtle Rescue Team (TRT) has been one of the most sustained and formative components of my undergraduate experience. Although TRT is a DVM-led organization, I have served as both a long-term rehabilitator along with my family and a member of the Undergraduate Treatment Team, contributing nearly one thousand hours of wildlife care. Under the guidance of veterinary students and clinicians, I have had the opportunity to assist with radiographs, practiced suturing...]]></description><link>https://www.nhhonors.com/post/turtle-rescue-team</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a36a404882ec6a3ac5c03e</guid><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 22:21:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/28ee5d_8e894021656d4e92bef6555c6e7ec0bb~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Amber Hall</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[                   PVMA]]></title><description><![CDATA[My involvement in the Pre-Veterinary Medical Association (PVMA) has strengthened both my professional development and my connection to the broader veterinary community at NC State. Through club meetings, hands-on laboratories, and service events, I gained exposure to clinical skills such as medication administration while engaging with peers pursuing similar career goals. I was honored to receive both the Outstanding Excellence in Research Award and the Outstanding Excellence in Animal...]]></description><link>https://www.nhhonors.com/post/_pvma</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a36a0e9d34acb7c4376bbd</guid><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 22:20:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/28ee5d_e57c0215d1864f3f86ec2b5bb50f697b~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Amber Hall</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[          Animal Science Club]]></title><description><![CDATA[My involvement in the Animal Science Club has grown from active membership into meaningful leadership. Serving first as Rewards Chair and later as Parliamentarian, I learned the importance of consistency, organization, and accountability — whether maintaining attendance records, coordinating reward systems, or ensuring meetings followed constitutional structure. These early roles strengthened my attention to detail and respect for organizational integrity. As Junior and later Senior...]]></description><link>https://www.nhhonors.com/post/animal-science-club-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a3689168ed4778a4ea336c</guid><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 22:19:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/28ee5d_ffff660287f44ac7b163b5958ee1ba6a~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Amber Hall</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[       TRiP Research Program]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the Translational Research in Pain (TRiP) Program, I contribute to clinical studies investigating canine osteoarthritis and translational pain mechanisms. My responsibilities include assisting with radiographs, supporting beagle arthrotomy procedures, collecting biological samples, and participating in gait analysis sessions using force plates and pressure-sensitive walkways. I also help organize and analyze multimodal datasets, including thermography and activity monitoring data, with...]]></description><link>https://www.nhhonors.com/post/trip-research-program</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a3685c68ed4778a4ea3329</guid><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 22:13:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/28ee5d_eb7bed02d9ce43ffa4099bbd7ea6f942~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Amber Hall</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[            Swine Nutrition ]]></title><description><![CDATA[My work in swine metabolism research introduced me to hypothesis-driven science within a production animal setting. Through observing how metabolic research questions were translated into controlled feeding trials, I gained insight into experimental design, protocol implementation, and the role of funding and logistics in large-scale studies. In addition to participating in lab meetings and data discussions, I assisted with daily animal care, weighing and monitoring over 600 pigs across...]]></description><link>https://www.nhhonors.com/post/swine-nutrition</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a3683a72e26f185959a7e2</guid><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 22:12:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/28ee5d_482f77cc16f144a1a50ff95ebd5c4c2d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_720,h_960,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Amber Hall</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exotic Animal Research]]></title><description><![CDATA[My work in exotic animal research expanded my understanding of veterinary science beyond traditional companion and production species. I contributed to experimental trials developing anesthesia and euthanasia protocols in jellyfish by monitoring physiological responses and documenting outcomes across exposure groups. I also assisted in reptile sedation studies involving corn snakes, collecting temperature, pulse, and respiration data, supporting blood collection, and assessing post-sedation...]]></description><link>https://www.nhhonors.com/post/exotic-animal-research</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a357413a2716aeb21a4bf6</guid><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 21:11:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/28ee5d_44f5c5ea61be4315a89aa1994695eabd~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Amber Hall</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>