Jean was on the verge of completing her Ph.D. in biochemical engineering.  As her research included studying bacterial growth and innovative methods for enhancing the efficiency of bacterial growth, a critical component was a peristaltic pump.  Jean was spending countless hours in the laboratory, determined to make a significant breakthrough. But, then one afternoon in…

Jean Bowman, eventually became a Ph.D. candidate.  She found herself deeply immersed in her research on bacterial growth patterns.  Her experiment aimed to unravel the mysteries of a particular strain’s behavior under unique environmental conditions. The nature of her study demanded precise and frequent data collection, and Jean was determined to leave no stone unturned.…

Jean was just finishing up her sophomore year.  She had gone home in the summer between Freshman and Sophomore year.  But now the idea of moving back in with her mom brought a sense of suffocation. Jean’s mom seemed to have an opinion on everything and no interest in hearing Jean’s thoughts on anything.  Jean’s dad…

Jean, a dedicated scientist, found herself facing the need to go into the lab the day after a particularly chaotic Thanksgiving dinner with her eccentric family. Despite the tryptophan-induced drowsiness and the lingering aroma of turkey, she decided it was time to head back to her lab. The previous evening’s Thanksgiving gathering had been a…

At the Jordan airport, Dr. Lima Hassan picked up Jean and her colleague Dr. Catherine Thompson. Lima ran the Immunology Department at Jordan University. Lima prided herself in being a novice archeologist. On their way to University, Lima stopped at the archaeological site of the ancient city of Jerash. With a passion for history and…

From a young age Jean wanted to do something to help others and had a vision of becoming her own boss. Jean thought maybe she would be a doctor or a lawyer. But, she enjoyed being outside and being active. As a child, she spent hours exploring the woods near her home, collecting flowers and…