Peter Rodrigues Poppinga

Took courses on fungal cell morphology, physiology, fungal pathogenicity and fungal genetics to participate in university laboratories and activities.

Used Gram stain to increase knowledge of Gram positive and negative bacteria.

Used blood agar to prepare samples in which leishmaniasis parasites can grow.

Extracted and analyzed leishmaniasis DNA samples to determine the potential success of a vaccine in combating the parasite.

Participated in mouse necropsy to learn how to humanely and ethically extract blood samples from an infected source.

Learned to use cytometry to measure various infected leishmaniasis samples to which a potential vaccine was applied and to observe the N1 and N2 immune response against the parasite.

Participated in carrying out yeast seeding experiments for fermentation studies

• Creation of a fundraiser to contribute wheelchairs for children with mobility and sever disabilities.

• Learned Logistical food distribution during the Pandemic of Covid-19.
• Developed psychological skills to support the homeless.
• Learned important hygienic and nutritional knowledge for efficient food distribution.

• Learned much of Veterinary medicine for cats and dogs of different breeds.
• Observed the roles of all team members within a surgery and their purpose.
• Experienced first hand surgery as an assistant to the vet surgeon.
• Obtained various knowledge of animal pet medical anatomy.

• Obtained a Logistical perspective of the zoo and the maintenance needed to operate it.
• Had performed dissections on a deceased Black Jaguar.
• Collected fungal samples of s anesthetized Black Jaguar for medical evaluation.
• Performed a castration on wild pigs
• Prepared the materials for the research of the Harpy Eagles and Blue Macaws.

• With Professor Bruno Guillon, learned how to find and collect data on Sea Horses, while scuba diving.
• Examined sea horses and used their reproduction behavior to test locations with pollution and the quality of water.
• Monitored Gray Dolphins who also reproduced in non-polluted water.
• Mariculture course: learned how to do and install marine nets.

• Enthomologie immersion with Professor Jose Simplicio.
• Collected, prepared and used criterias to make Exsicates with the biologist and scientist Geovane Siqueira.
• Course with the Ornithologist Gustavo Magnago and bird watching.
• Visited the Herbarium, Sementec, Xylotheqe and Carpotec.

• Learned the steps to Identify and test for sickle cell amimia using lab equipment.
• Improved my knowledge and skill of using laboratory equipment.
• Developed better communication and team work skills.
• Proved successful to research and presenting our findings to our professors and Lab Instructors.

• Taught swimming for kids and teenagers during summer.
• Kept an organized record of each students progress and level at swimming.
• Created strategies for students to overcome their stress to swim.

• Learned the basics and theories of Scuba diving for beginners Level.
• Reached the level of 20 meter deep for diving at intermediate level.
• Explored the Sea Biodiversity in Bonaire Island.