1. Why did you choose to attend UCI?
As a transfer student from community college, I chose to attend UCI for its geographic location and community. When I took tours at the UC campuses before deciding…
1. Tell us a little bit about yourself and how you came to BioSci
I am an immigrant and a first-generation college student. I received my bachelor’s degree from UC Santa Barbara and following the advice…
1. What inspired you to pursue a career in the biological sciences?
I chose to pursue a career in the biological sciences because I have always enjoyed math and science, and I wanted a career where…
The Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) is seeking creative and innovative early career faculty committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in science for the new Freeman Hrabowski Scholars Program. Each Scholar is eligible to…
Queer, Trans, and Allies in Biological Sciences (QTABS) is a student group funded by an Inclusive Excellence Award from ODEI. QTABS recently hosted a graduate student symposium in which students across disciplines in the biological…
1. Tell us a little bit about yourself and your journey!
I grew up in the Bay Area (I’m a 3rd generation San Franciscan). I did my undergrad, a few years as a technician, and grad…
1. Tell us a little bit about yourself and how you came to BioSci:
My name is Sahar Ahmed and I am a second year BioSci major! I am from Orange County. On campus, I am…
1. Tell us a little bit about yourself and how you came to BioSci:
I am a fourth year PhD Candidate in the Department of Neurobiology and Behavior in the School of Biological Sciences. My PhD…
1. Tell us a little bit about yourself and your journey!
Well I grew up in Utah and I always really liked science and, like a lot of ecologist, my family would take me out hiking…
1. How did you get into the field?
I am an Integrative Biologist interested in how organisms cope with extreme environments. I got into this field when I changed careers to become a science teacher. During…