Meet Our Biology Majors
| Nick – Biology Major, Chemistry Minor – Slytherin
Sophomore Career Aspirations: Dentistry Surprising Fact: From Hawaii, but not Hawaiian If you could a professor any question, what would it be: Are all this classes that we are taking really relevant to what we want to pursue? One of your Favorite STEM Profs: Not too sure. What’s your best study tip for STEM classes: Surround yourself with people who work hard and want the same level of success later in life. How do you deal with the stress of being a STEM major: Naps and coffee How do you think we could better support STEM majors on campus: Make Labs credits, or some type of reward to our degree.
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| Sydney Thomas – Biology Major, Physical Science Minor
Senior Career Aspirations: Pharmacy On-campus Activities: Fly research Surprising Fact: I’m on the soccer team. Hunter or Gatherer: Hunter One of your Favorite STEM Profs: Lemaster because he is super understanding What’s your best study tip for STEM classes: Don’t wait until the last minute How do you think we could better support STEM majors on campus: More majors that fit the prerequisites of professional programs |
| Eva Batenhorst – Biology Major, Physical Science/Dance Minor – Ravenclaw
Junior Career Aspirations: Medical field with surgery On-campus Activities: Residence Hall Association Exec Board, National Residence Hall Honorary Exec Board, Student Activities Board general member, Alternative Break member, PLUS team member, Surprising Fact: Most people don’t think I’m an introvert Hunter or Gatherer: Gatherer Celebrity/Fictional Dinner Guest: Rosa Parks If you could a professor any question, what would it be: Why did you pick your field of study? One of your Favorite STEM Profs: Dr. Baltzley because he shows really clear passion for his field and is so knowledgeable about it. What’s your best study tip for STEM classes: Go to office hours How do you think we could better support STEM majors on campus: More unique courses for our majors |
| Truman Madden – Exercise Science Major, Biology Minor – Slytherin
Senior Career Aspirations: Physician’s Assistant On-campus Activities: I am a science center tutor Surprising Fact: I didn’t take a science class until college Hunter or Gatherer: Hunter Celebrity/Fictional Dinner Guest: Elliott Smith. He seems like he would have interesting commentary about life. If you could a professor any question, what would it be: What’s next? Inspirational Quote: “I wanted to be a tiger, or a bear, but I developed into a… human.”- unknown One of your Favorite STEM Profs: Buck Wilcox. He is tough and keeps me on my feet. What’s your best study tip for STEM classes: Stop making excuses for not getting A’s; bust [tail] and try scoring the highest in the class by all means necessary that are fair and proper. How do you deal with the stress of being a STEM major: By understanding that everything is a game to try and weed people out who get discouraged easily. How do you think we could better support STEM majors on campus: Not charging money to be involved in research. |
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