NEPTUN Biography



SHANNON JONES, Geeky marine bio major, writing minor.




Major: Marine Biology/Marine and Enviro

College/Employer: NEU

Year of Graduation: 2016

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Past Classes

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The Land Before Time in Splash Spring 2016
In this class, we will go on a paleontology "candy dig", find out how scientists try to reconstruct the evolution of species, and critique the accuracy of movies such as "The Land Before Time" and the "Jurassic Park" series!


Algae: Helpful, harmful... healthy? in Splash Spring 2016
In which we will learn about ways algae is making an impact in the third world and helping sequester carbon, harmful algae blooms, and discuss the benefits of sea vegetables. We may also talk about using algae to geoengineer the planet, and biofuels, and algae as a small-scale farming industry in areas where you can’t farm, based on class interest and discussion.


Poem in my pocket in Splash Spring 2016
Read poetry, learn some techniques, and even write your own!


Paleontology and Jurassic Park in Spring 2014
DINOSAURS But really - we'll learn some basic concepts and methods of paleontology, followed by clips of Jurassic Park and discussion if the movie's premise is feasible and ethical.


Poem in my Pocket in Spring 2014
We'll read poems by classic authors, and use them as a prompt to write our own poems written during the class. We'll also discuss forms and style. During this class you will write 2-5 short poems.