Major: Biochemistry
Minor: Chemistry
Hometown: Lincoln, Nebraska
What does graduating from Nebraska mean to you?
Graduating from Nebraska signifies the opening of many doors for opportunities to meet new people and explore new places. It signals a preparedness for the unique challenges and victories that await us within each of those opportunities.
Transformational moments
In my second year at UNL, I received the NASA Nebraska Space Grant Introduction to NASA Fellowship for students in STEM. Through this fellowship, I saw firsthand how biochemistry is deeply intertwined with a variety of other disciplines, including astronomy, engineering, and philosophy. It completely altered the trajectory of my career, and I realized that my studies in biochemistry were applicable beyond what I could have imagined. Moving forward, I carry with me a newfound understanding that even the most down-to-earth academic disciplines can still lead us to reach new heights and reveal the unknown, so what we do and learn will benefit all of humankind.
Involvement
- Undergraduate Research Assistant in Nebraska Gnotobiotic Mouse Program- Department of Food Science & Technology
- Undergraduate Teaching and Research Assistant on UNL Astronomy Education Team- Department of Physics & Astronomy
- International Student Orientation Leader on the International Welcome Team- UNL Office of New Student Enrollment and International Student Scholar Office
- Advocate for Middle Eastern/ North African student representation and true inclusive excellence
Plans after graduation
I plan to attend graduate school for a PhD in Chemistry.
"After graduation, I am most looking forward to..."
all the new opportunities.
"The best thing about being a Husker is..."
having a million opportunities to meet all the other amazing Huskers.
Thank you message
Thank you to my best friend, Dulce, for always being present, honest, and true through both the victories and the challenges.
