Major: Biological Sciences
Minor: Business
Hometown: Lincoln, Nebraska
Michelle Li, a sophomore from Lincoln, Nebraska, is majoring in biological sciences and minoring in business in the College of Arts and Sciences.
"I chose biological sciences and business because they will give me a strong foundation of knowledge that is essential to the career I'm pursuing," Michelle said.
She noted that her favorite course to date is Life 120: Fundamentals of Biology I.
"I found the topics interesting, and I loved learning about how the world around us works," Michelle said.
This last summer, Michelle participated in the College of Arts and Sciences Undergraduate Research Experience and documented her role as a research technician for the School of Natural Resources.
"I would describe this experience as engaging and enjoyable, as I learned a lot about how research is conducted and the challenges that come with it," Michelle said. "I assisted in different ongoing vegetation and soil research projects, which is what the experiential learning research class was documenting."
She also values the mentorship and support she received throughout her summer research experience.
"The staff members I worked with contributed to my positive experience, as they were compassionate and kind," Michelle said.
The knowledge Michelle gained through her experiential learning research was beneficial, and she anticipates it will inform her post-graduation plans.
"This research experience allowed me to explore and discover what I’m passionate about, which allows me to contemplate different future career paths that may be suitable for me," Michelle said.
