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Sanford Parents Share Love of Science with Students
Two Sanford parents have recently spoken with Upper School science students about career paths in science.
Dr. David Zabel, chief of plastic surgery at Christiana Care Health Systems, actually pursued an undergraduate degree in engineering at Case Western Reserve University, where he graduated with honors. He continued his studies—this time in medicine—at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. He has expanded his area of expertise to include work with hernia repair, which provided Dr. Zabel with the opportunity to combine his interest in medicine and engineering. By sharing his story with Sanford students, Dr. Zabel outlined the various paths that can be taken to become a doctor. He also described his daily activities as a physician, both in the office and the operating room. Dr. Zabel graciously offered to open his OR up to the AP students in order that they might have the opportunity to observe an actual operation. Dr. Zabel is the father of Zoe '14, Bradley '17, Andrew '19, and Katherine '21.
Dr. Lydia Cox, mother of Erik '13, Alexandra '16, and Leah Somerville '18, first earned an undergraduate degree in animal science followed by graduate degrees in toxicology. She completed a post-doctoral fellowship in environmental medicine/molecular toxicology/cancer research. Dr. Cox spent many years working in a lab to understand the adverse effects of chemicals on living organisms and now works in Regulatory Affairs for Nichino America, the American subsidiary of a Japanese chemical company. This position requires international travel and has Dr. Cox meeting with scientists, researchers, growers, and members of trade organizations where she is a link between “science in the lab” and “science in the real world”. By sharing her story, Dr. Cox enlightened the students on science career paths that are not as well known. She also reminded them that everyone needs a level of science literacy in order to make informed decisions about food, nutrition, medicine, and the environment—regardless of what career path they want to pursue.
Both speakers were well-received by the students and their teachers, and everyone appreciated the time Drs. Zabel and Cox took out of their schedules in order to meet with the classes.
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Dr. Lydia Cox, mother of Erik '13, Alexandra '16, and Leah Somerville '18, first earned an undergraduate degree in animal science followed by graduate degrees in toxicology. She completed a post-doctoral fellowship in environmental medicine/molecular toxicology/cancer research. Dr. Cox spent many years working in a lab to understand the adverse effects of chemicals on living organisms and now works in Regulatory Affairs for Nichino America, the American subsidiary of a Japanese chemical company. This position requires international travel and has Dr. Cox meeting with scientists, researchers, growers, and members of trade organizations where she is a link between “science in the lab” and “science in the real world”. By sharing her story, Dr. Cox enlightened the students on science career paths that are not as well known. She also reminded them that everyone needs a level of science literacy in order to make informed decisions about food, nutrition, medicine, and the environment—regardless of what career path they want to pursue.
Both speakers were well-received by the students and their teachers, and everyone appreciated the time Drs. Zabel and Cox took out of their schedules in order to meet with the classes.
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