User talk:Kdahlquist

Question for Dr. Dahlquist

Dr. Dahlquist, I saw your hobbies include science fiction reading. I would like to know if you have any favorite science fiction books or series.

Asandle1 (talk) 00:05, 16 January 2024 (PST)Andrew Sandler

• I do have some favorites. I use the first book of the Beggars in Spain trilogy in my classes. It's about genetically modified people who don't need to sleep. I also recommend The Sparrow by Mary Doria Russell. It's about Jesuits in space! More recently I've enjoyed the Three Body Problem by Cixin Liu, which is also a trilogy and The Fifth Season by JK Jemison, also a trilogy. — Kdahlquist (talk) 16:05, 21 January 2024 (PST)

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Dr. Dahlquist, what is your favorite aspect of LMU, or something you believe sets it apart from other universities or schools? Msymond1 (talk) 17:16, 16 January 2024 (PST)

• I've been at a lot of different schools during my career. I think what sets LMU apart is it's people. I really enjoy working with LMU's students, faculty, and staff--they make coming to work a joy. I think that LMU students do an extraordinary amount of service--this care for others really carries through the culture here. — Kdahlquist (talk) 16:05, 21 January 2024 (PST)

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Dr. Dahlquist, what is your favorite thing about biology and computer science? (talk) 06:16, 17 January 2024 (PST) Nstojan1 (talk) 06:18, 17 January 2024 (PST)Natalija Stojanovic

• My favorite thing about biology is thinking about the cell as a system where the whole is greater than the sum of the parts due to network effects. My favorite part of computer science is that it provides a great set of tools for which to study network or systems biology. — Kdahlquist (talk) 16:07, 21 January 2024 (PST)

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Dr. Dahlquist, what is your favorite course to teach at LMU? Kmill104 (talk) 11:38, 17 January 2024 (PST)

• That's actually a tough question! I like teaching courses for different reasons. I consistently teach Cell Function every Fall, so I consider that my "bread and butter". I fundamentally enjoy all the topics I teach in that class, which is good because I teach it regularly. My upper division courses are project based, like this one, and I really enjoy working on research projects with students. I teach an upper division wet lab course called "Molecular Biology of the Genome". I haven't taught this one in a while, and I miss teaching wet labs. As you can see, it's hard for me to pick a favorite! — Kdahlquist (talk) 16:12, 21 January 2024 (PST)

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Hi Dr. Dahlquist! Would you show us a picture of a needle point piece that you're proud of? Hivanson (talk) 18:23, 17 January 2024 (PST)

What has Dr. Dahlquist's favorite research project been? What advice can she give to students who are interested in getting involved in research projects but do not know how to begin? Ckapla12 (talk) 20:04, 17 January 2024 (PST)