Jacob McKell, BS

Infectious Disease Researcher | Data Management Specialist

LinkedIn: jacob-e-mckell | ORCID | jakemckell@gmail.com | +1 (435) 213-4241

Other Interests

Norwegian Language & Literature

A picture of The Bjørn Hansen Trilogy by Dag SolstadThe Bjørn Hansen Trilogy - Dag Solstad. This trilogy spanned 27 years from 1992 to 2019, representing nearly half a lifetime of authorship by one of my favorite authors.
A picture of Peer Gynt by Henrik Ibsen; Often considered Ibsen's magnum opus, this was both a challenge and a delight to read in the original norwegian.Peer Gynt - Henrik Ibsen. Often considered Ibsen's magnum opus, this was both a challenge and a delight to read in the original norwegian.
A picture of Professor Andersen's Night by Dag Solstad; My favorite novel by my favorite authorProfessor Andersen's Night - Dag Solstad. My favorite novel by my favorite author

A picture of the published version of The Wild Duck by Henrik Ibsen. One day, I hope to see this performed in NorwegianThe Wild Duck - Henrik Ibsen. One day, I hope to see this performed in Norwegian
A picture of T. Singer by Dag Solstad; One of Solstad's most interesting existential works.T. Singer - Dag Solstad. One of Solstad's most interesting existential works.
A picture of the published version of A doll's House by Henrik IbsenA doll's House - Henrik Ibsen
A picture of Shyness and Dignity by Dag Solstad. This is the first book of his that I read, and now he's my favorite author.Shyness and Dignity - Dag Solstad. This is the first book of his that I read, and now he's my favorite author.

Plant ID, Foraging, & Botany

A picture of Aquarius Plateau Prairie Fire (<i>Castijella Aquariensis</i>) flowers. These unique plants are endemic to the Aquarius Plateau in central UtahAquarius Plateau Prairie Fire (Castijella Aquariensis) flowers. These unique plants are endemic to the Aquarius Plateau in central Utah
A picture of flowers on a Kingcup Cactus (<i>Echinocereus triglochidiatus</i>). I found this one May in Southern UtahFlowers on a Kingcup Cactus (Echinocereus triglochidiatus). I found this one May in Southern Utah
A picture of Maguire's Primrose (Primula maguirei) that I took. This species grows exclusively in the limestone cliffs of the Bear River Mountain Range where I grew upA specimen of Primula maguirei or the Maguire Primrose. This species grows exclusively in the limestone cliffs of the Bear River Mountain Range where I grew up

A picture of a cone on a Korean Fir (<i>Abies Koreana</i>) tree. Like other fir cones, they stand straight up from the top of the branchesCone on a Korean Fir (Abies Koreana) tree. Like other fir cones, they stand straight up from the top of the branches
A picture of a Sego Lily (<i>Calochortus nuttalli</i>) that I found while climbingA Sego Lily (Calochortus nuttalli) that I found while climbing
A picture of a Parry's Primrose (<i>Primula parryi</i>) plant that I found high on a peaka Parry's Primrose (Primula parryi) plant that I found high on a peak
A picture of a jar of "Mugolio" (a fermented pinecone syrup) I made from pinecones I foraged.A jar of "Mugolio" (a fermented pinecone syrup) I made from pinecones I foraged.
A picture of a cone and leaves from a Dawn redwood (Metasquoia glyptostroboides) tree I found this specimen in downtown Salt Lake CityCone and leaves from a Dawn redwood (Metasquoia glyptostroboides) tree I found this specimen in downtown Salt Lake City
A picture of a cone from a Rocky Mountain Douglas-fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii var. glauca)A cone from a Rocky Mountain Douglas-fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii var. glauca)
A picture of a Tufted Evening Primrose (Oenothera caespitosa) plant that I found high on a peaka Tufted Evening Primrose (Oenothera caespitosa) plant that I found high on a peak

Backcountry Snowboarding

A picture of Beaver Mountain in Winter, one of my favorite places to backcountry snowboardBeaver Mountain in Winter, one of my favorite places to backcountry snowboard
A picture of me backcountry skiing in Grizzly Gulch near Salt Lake City, UTMe backcountry skiing in Grizzly Gulch near Salt Lake City, UT

A selfie of me backcountry snowboarding in Logan CanyonA selfie of me backcountry snowboarding in Logan Canyon
A picture of Porter's Canyon near Salt Lake City. This one of my favorite Backcountry Snowboarding locationsPorter's Canyon near Salt Lake City. This one of my favorite Backcountry Snowboarding locations
A picture the American Fork River frozen in Winterthe American Fork River frozen in Winter
A picture of a backcountry ski track in Big Cottonwood CanyonA backcountry ski track in Big Cottonwood Canyon
A picture of a backcountry ski track in Little Cottonwood CanyonA backcountry ski track in Little Cottonwood Canyon

Russian & World Literature

A picture of The Brothers Karamazov by Fyodor DostoyevskyThe Brothers Karamazov - Fyodor Dostoyevsky
A picture of No Longer Human by Osamu DazaiNo Longer Human - Osamu Dazai
A picture of One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich, one of my favorite pieces of Russian LiteratureOne Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich - Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn, one of my favorite pieces of Russian Literature

A picture of The Master and Margarita by Mikhail BulgakovThe Master and Margarita - Mikhail Bulgakov
A picture of The Gambler by Fyodor DostoyevskyThe Gambler - Fyodor Dostoyevsky
A picture of Heart of a Dog by Mikhail BulgakovHeart of a Dog - Mikhail Bulgakov
A picture of The Idiot by Fyodor DostoyevskyThe Idiot - Fyodor Dostoyevsky
A picture of The Death of Ivan Ilyitch by Leo TolstoyThe Death of Ivan Ilyitch - Leo Tolstoy
A picture of Two Crocodiles by Fyodor Dostoyevsky and Felisberto HernándezTwo Crocodiles - Fyodor Dostoyevsky and Felisberto Hernández. This is a very interesting edition combining two short stories by similar authors with only a single uniting theme.

Alpine Rock Climbing & Canyoneering

A picture of the inside of a "slot canyon" in Southern Utah. Canyoneering is the sport of maneuvering in these canyons using ropes and climbing techniques.The inside of a "slot canyon" in Southern Utah. Canyoneering is the sport of maneuvering in these canyons using ropes and climbing techniques.
A picture of Mount Pingora in the Wind River range My brother and I climbed this in 2023Mount Pingora in the Wind River range My brother and I climbed this in 2023
A picture of me climbing "the Wolf's Head" in the Wind River rangeClimbing "the Wolf's Head" in the Wind River range

A picture of my brother climbing while I belaymy brother climbing while I belay
A picture of the Colorado River, as seen from the end of Bow and Arrow Canyon in Moab, UTThe Colorado River, as seen from the end of Bow and Arrow Canyon in Moab, UT
A picture of my leg, looking down from the top of "Steort's Ridge" near Salt Lake City, UTlooking down from the top of "Steort's Ridge" near Salt Lake City, UT
A picture of one of my favorite places to rock climb near Salt Lake City, UTOne of my favorite places to rock climb near Salt Lake City, UT
A picture of the sunrise while I was attempting to climb "The Diamond" on Long's Peak in ColoradoThe sunrise while I was attempting to climb "The Diamond" on Long's Peak in Colorado
A picture of my wife and me about to descend Pine Creek Canyon in Zion National Park, Utah.My wife and me about to descend Pine Creek Canyon in Zion National Park, Utah.
A picture of Big Cottonwood Canyon from the top of "Steort's Ridge"Big Cottonwood Canyon from the top of "Steort's Ridge""

Backpacking & Hiking

A picture of Mountains in the Ruby rangeMountains in the Ruby range
A picture of me hiking in Guatemala. This was taken from the summit of Vulcan San PedroHiking in Guatemala. This was taken from the summit of Vulcan San Pedro
A picture taken in Fall in one of my favorite places in Southern UtahFall in one of my favorite places in Southern Utah

A picture of Druid Arch in Canyonlands National ParkDruid Arch in Canyonlands National Park
A picture of me backpacking with my brother in the Wind River range in WyomingBackpacking with my brother in the Wind River range in Wyoming
A picture of The Wasatch Mountain Range as viewed from the summit of Mt. Pfeifferhorn in UtahThe Wasatch Mountain Range as viewed from the summit of Mt. Pfeifferhorn in Utah
A picture of me on the summit of Wine's Peak in NevadaThe summit of Wine's Peak in Nevada
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