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AMELIA TRANT, Yale sophomore studying Biology




Major: MCDB

College/Employer: Yale

Year of Graduation: 2017

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Brief Biographical Sketch:

A Yale University undergrad, Amelia Trant studies Biology, but also enjoys dabbling in dead languages especially the Classics. She researches the nuclear envelope, and shares her love of science by mentoring women in her field. Her passion for education led her to become active in the New Haven community as a PALS tutor Looking beyond the P-Sets, she is interested in medical issues both here and abroad and hopes to pursue a career in healthcare.



Past Classes

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E1677: The Mythology behind the Magic of Harry Potter in Sprout Fall 15 (Oct. 03 - 17, 2015)
J.K. Rowling, a lover of the classics, borrowed from Greco-Roman mythology in the writing of Harry Potter. We will investigate the mythological origins of several of the magical creatures, spells, and names in the series. And we might even end with a duel!