July 29, 2013

Finite element analysis (FEA) uses 3-dimensional computer models to analyze and predict how structures will behave under physical stresses and loads. This is my first time to participate FEA workshop. I plan to build the models of mole humeri! Although I heard that the bony structure of humeri is very complicated thus is difficult to buil, I will try it out and tell you how it goes later! Excited!!! :P 

May 01, 2013

This summer, I am capturing live moles in the field around Amherst and Hadley. The moles I capture will be simply tested and then released back to the field. Capturing live moles is a tough challenge because moles are fossorial and rarely come up to the ground. The most obvious sign of mole activities is the molehills and surface tunnels they make. If you see any (usually on your lawn or in the cool place, like the place under the tree or around your house base) and would like to support the scientific research, please contact me! I will be VERY apreciated!

April 22, 2013

Natural History Collection supports students doing field collection during summer. My project "Burrowing performance of North American moles" was funded $4000 for doing burrowing experiments on Eastern moles (Scalopus aquaticus) and star-nosed moles (Condylura cristata). 

May 02, 2013

Yeah!! I passed my prelim on May 02. Now I am PhD candidate!! :D  

In the picture, I celebrated with my best friends at Germany by drinking a lot of different beer (and Eisbein!). YAHOO!~ 

December 18, 2012

The Sigma Xi Grants-in-Aid of Research (GIAR) program has been providing undergraduate and graduate students with valuable educational experiences for more than 80 years. My project "Burrowing performance in three American moles" was funded $500 for doing force plate test on American shrew-mole (Neurotrichus gibbsii) , Eastern mole and star-nosed moles!