Elizabethtown College Occupational Therapy major Veronica Zerebilov ’23 is expanding the body of work found on the Anatomy Art Project website by digitizing past artwork and developing new features that include a section on COVID-19’s impact.
The website, which Veronica is contributing to through resources available in the Etown Digital Humanities Hub, is the result of past Scholarship, Creative Arts and Research Projects (SCARP) projects and features pieces showcasing how anatomy is present throughout aspects of daily life and encourages continuing art education.
Originally created as a resource for teachers with lesson plans developed for various grade levels, the website also serves as a digital archive for projects that were created in an Etown Human Anatomy and Physiology course. Artwork submitted as extra-credit projects in the course and being digitally archived by Veronica for this SCARP project has been on display in multiple exhibits over the years, including most recently in “The Anatomy of Hope” at Lancaster’s North Museum of Nature and Science.
The independent student research and collaboration with an Etown faculty mentor is part of the Summer SCARP program.
Title of Research
Exploring Anatomy in Everyday Life
Student Researcher
Veronica Zerebilov ’23 (Occupational Therapy major)
Faculty and Staff Mentors
Anya Goldina, Assistant Professor of Biology
Carol Ouimet, Program Coordinator of the Office of Academic Affairs and Program Coordinator of the Digital Humanities HUB
What are you researching?
Veronica: I’m contributing to an ongoing project by taking and uploading photos of new artwork, expanding the information available on body systems, and adding a new section on COVID-19 and its impact.
Why did you choose this topic?
Veronica: I took anatomy and physiology with Dr. Goldina and enjoyed the class, so when she reached out to me, I was pretty interested. Additionally, I enjoy creative projects, and working on a website isn’t something I’ve done before, so I was excited to give it a try.
What is the most interesting aspect of this research?
Veronica: I really like the creative aspect of web design, but I also enjoy writing new content for the site.
How have your mentors helped you?
Veronica: My mentors Dr. Goldina and Dr. Ouimet have helped me by offering suggestions on how to adapt my writing to a level that is more understandable to those who have not taken anatomy. They have also helped me along the way with any questions that I have.
Hear from faculty mentor – Anya Goldina
“Our goal is to share this website with the public and teachers in the district,” Goldina said. “Veronica’s input is essential to the continuation of this project, making sure that the information presented here is accessible to the public, interesting, accurate, and relevant.
“SCARP is my opportunity to work closely with a few students and share with them my passion for learning, exploring, and figuring out answers to questions that they pose. The most rewarding part of this is watching students develop skills and confidence to conduct independent research and be able to communicate the significance of their work.”
Hear from staff mentor – Carol Ouimet
“As the Program Coordinator for the Digital Humanities Hub, I have been able to be a co-mentor to students on amazing projects,” Ouimet said. “The Hub now provides the space, I provide some support, and SCARP provided the funding for faculty, students, and staff in the Arts and Humanities to collaborate with other academic programs on research projects which would have not been possible otherwise.”
