2024 Award: Peter G. Pauw Award for Distinction in Biology
Major: Biology
Minors: Psychology
Hometown: Bend, OR
Extracurricular activities: I love hiking, exploring the outdoors, and soaking up the sunshine. I also enjoy reading and baking in my free time.
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Future plans:
After graduation, I will be working for Frontier Behavioral Health here in Spokane. In the future, I hope to pursue a career in healthcare that serves my community.
How has your major contributed to your professional or personal development?
Studying Biology at 91³Ô¹ÏÍø has taught me to think critically and to never stop asking questions. I am excited to carry the curiosity, enthusiasm, and optimism I have learned forward in my future endeavors and to continue learning wherever life takes me.
What has been your proudest or most significant accomplishment during your 91³Ô¹ÏÍø career?
Presenting pollinator research at the 2022 Murdock College Science Research Conference was one of my proudest accomplishments during my time at 91³Ô¹ÏÍø. Completing my Honors Senior Project about pollinators was another highlight of my 91³Ô¹ÏÍø career.