Author: Allison Lindstrom

Re-Discovering Drosophila Narragansett, a Tiny Fly With Huge Details

We at the MCFF house a variety of scientific instruments for electron microscopy and materials analysis. We are proud to help many students, professors, and guests alike. Perhaps one of the more notable guests we have recently helped is Professor and published author Thomas Werner.

Thomas Werner is best known for his research and documentation of drosophilids, which are more commonly referred to as fruit flies. In his career, Werner has published three volumes (and a fourth one in the works) that delve into detail about drosophilids across North America. During his fieldwork, Werner had amazingly found a species once thought to be extinct, called Drosophila narragansett. This species had not been seen for 60 years.

Meet Katherine Jarvis, The New ACMAL Staff

Katherine Jarvis

As an ACMAL Lab assistant Jarvis will be working on electron optics analysis, sample preparation, cleaning and other duties. 

What made you want to work at ACMAL?

Jarvis got a bachelors in material science and wanted to use her degree for hands-on work with the instruments.

What are some of your hobbies and interests?

Jarvis enjoys doing outdoor activities, riding bikes, hanging out with her friends and playing the yard game Kubb. Cooking is always fun for her, and her favorite food is pasta.