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Lauren Vernese is just beginning her dive
into the world of aquaria. Although she has grown up in a
house that has always had a tank, either reef or fresh, she
is just beginning to discover for herself the intrigue that
aquariums have to offer. Before even taking her first class
at Penn State University, she decided to become a volunteer
at the well-known HUB fish tank - a 500-gallon, captivating
reef tank. Through this position, she heard of a professor,
Ken Feldman, who was looking for assistance in research dealing
with aquaria. She now spends her summer away from her home
in Bucks County, PA, living in State College and working daily
in the department of Chemistry at Penn State on this research.
Working in the chemistry lab and doing
this research is not so far off from what Lauren wants her
future to hold. She is perusing a career in science - interested
in becoming a physician or an equine vet. When she is not
busy studying for classes during the school year or working
during her summers, Lauren's favorite way to relax is by riding
and taking care of her 15 year old quarter horse, whom she
has had for over eight years. In the near future, she and
her father will undertake installing a 215-gallon reef tank
- an activity she is very excited to be able to take part
in, thanks to the knowledge that she has gained over the past
year.
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