Undergraduates
Name: Emilee Barrett
Year: Junior
Major/minor: Microbiology/Spanish
Hobbies: Running, hiking
Why undergraduate research? I became interested in research because it provides a deeper understanding beyond what the classroom offers. Research is more directly focused and explores questions that generally people do not think about.
Name: Eleanor Brodrick
Year: Graduated Spring 2021
Major/minor: Environmental microbiology/undeclared
Hobbies: Reading, Quidditch, knitting
Why undergraduate research? I want to pursue research as a career.
Name: Chris Ellison
Year: Graduated Spring 2021
Major/minor: Biomedical Science/undeclared
Hobbies: Playing sports, reading
Why undergraduate research? I am interested in pursuing a career involving scientific research and working in a research lab provides me with the opportunity to learn techniques which I can apply towards the future. Also, the ability to acquire knowledge and collaborate with peers on scientific projects within the lab interests me.
Name: Ruchi Korde
Year: Sophomore
Major/minor: Microbiology/undeclared
Hobbies: Reading books, playing volleyball
Why undergraduate research? Microbes have always fascinated me, and I’ve always been partial to research more so than any other career path.
Name: Erika Valdespino
Year: Graduated Spring 2021
Major/minor: Cell and Molecular Biology/Criminology
Hobbies: Drawing/Playing video games
Why undergraduate research? After I complete my Ph.D. I want to pursue a career in forensic analysis