Major
Biochemistry (Pre-Medicine)
Minors
Chemistry, Humanities in Medicine
Senior
Scottsbluff, NE
Why you chose your major
I have always loved both chemistry and biology so it made sense to major in Biochemistry. I love the challenge of biochemistry and learning how to look at the big picture of the everyday occurrences that happen in the world.
Favorite course
Organic Chemistry has been my favorite and most challenging course I've taken so far. I love the problem solving aspect of the course and the way organic is interconnected with general chemistry and biochemistry. This course ultimately inspired me to get involved in an organic synthesis research laboratory.
Research or internship experience
I have been a member of the Dussault group since my junior year and have been able to research approaches to synthesize biotin-thiol conjugates for affinity purification and photoactivatable fatty acids as tools for illuminating biochemical pathways. Research has been one of the most influential experiences for my academic development and has allowed me to apply my course work to the real world.
Other involvement
Greek Life, Honors Program Peer Mentor, ASUN Academic Committee, Biology Teaching Assistant, UCARE, Order of Omega, and Innocents Society.
Why you chose Nebraska
Scholarships and finances initially lead me to attend UNL, but in the last 3 years I have accessed opportunities both in and out of the classroom that I would not be able to achieve at any other university. UNL has provided me with challenges and accomplishments that have prepared me for life after graduation in immeasurable ways. I cannot image a better place to complete my undergraduate degree at. Go Big Red!
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