Emma Heser

Why you chose your major
 I chose my major because I was able to take an infectious disease course in high school through UNMC, and I loved it. 

Favorite and/or most impactful course
 Calculus has made the biggest impact on me because I took it during my first semester of college, and it taught me a lot of valuable study skills that have helped me in future classes.

Research or internship experience
 I am currently doing research with Dr. Samodha Fernando on east campus. We do research mainly over the microbiome of the rumen in cattle, and a lot of DNA analysis. We also do some microbiology research with testing bacteria resistance with different concentrations.

Other involvement
 I currently have a leadership position, ritualist, in my sorority. I am captain of an intramural soccer team that plays each spring. I also volunteer at People’s City Mission on the weekends here in Lincoln. 

Why you chose Nebraska
 I decided to come to Nebraska to be close to home, and UNL had a lot of different opportunities I’d be able to get involved. 

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