Programs

  • Royce Fellowship
Mana Hyashi
Tang

Concentration 

Geology; Biology

Award Year 

2009
A Survey on Nitrate Reductase Activity in a Northeastern Temperate Forest

Mana studied the adaptability of different tree species in the northeastern United States to excess nitrate deposition caused by urban pollution. The project attempted to identify which species exhibit the presence of nitrate reductase – an enzyme necessary to assimilate nitrate, and one that is usually biologically unavailable in temperate forests. Faculty Sponsor: Stephen Porder

Since 2011, Mana has been engaged in archaeological research and public education as a Research Assistant at the Centre for Chinese Archaeology and Art, The Chinese University of Hong Kong. She is currently studying prehistoric to early Bronze Age barkcloth cultures in Southeast Asia and nephrite jade cultures in Northeast Asia. She is currently an Anthropology Ph.D. candidate at Washington University in St. Louis.