Husky in the Spotlight: Laura Goetz

Name: Laura Goetz  

Hometown: Minneapolis MN  

Year: Middler  

Major: “Marine biology with women’s studies minor”

 

 

“Antarctica! Palmer Station specifically.”

 

 

“Research and husbandry assistant for Professor Bill Detrich”

 

 

“Raising Antarctic icefish embryos, in situ hybridizations and dissecting Antarctic icefish for sampling (among other things)”

 

 

“I’ve worked in the Detrich lab for my last co-op and really enjoyed getting involved in the research so this was a logical next step for me. Plus, the opportunity is amazing. The research also really fascinates me the more and more I have become involved.” 

 

 

“I’m excited to be outside of my comfort zone and to meet new people! Also generally excited about a break from classes.”

 

 

“I’m anxious about not seeing my loved ones for so long, but it will be a great growing experience for me.”

 

 

“The Antarctic sea urchin because its larvae are the most efficient organisms on the planet and they also pick up red algae and wear it like a little hat. It’s for protection from sea anemones but I think its very fashionable.”