In today’s “Thesis Thursday” Cathy interviews Judith Menzel. This senior at the University of Arizona has high hopes as she not only tackles molecular biology, but also linguistics. Hear her voice her and love for both subjects, which major she’s focusing on now, and what she plans to do with these skills after college. Later, we’re privy to Judith’s musical contribution featuring Milky Chance in this intrinsically interesting Thesis Thursday.
My name is Christian Jennings and I was born and raised in Tucson. I will be graduating with a degree in biomedical engineering with an emphasis in biomechanics from the University of Arizona this May. In addition to my coursework, I conduct research at the Biosensors Laboratory under the direction of Dr. Jeong-Yeol Yoon. In my free time I enjoy going to concerts and live music festivals, hiking in Arizona, drinking coffee, and listening to podcasts. Also, I am the oldest of five siblings and I am a certified SCUBA diver. I have a passion for learning and I enjoy STEM outreach and communication. ...
My name is MyDuyen (Meyoon) Tran and I am a sophomore majoring in Molecular and Cellular Biology at the University of Arizona. I currently work as an undergraduate research assistant in the Zarnescu Lab on the aging team with a focus on stress granules in aging and neurodegeneration. After completing my undergraduate degree, my plan is to attend medical school to study emergency medicine and possibly continue research. In my free time I like to cook and listen to podcasts as well as spending time with friends on hikes and watching movies. ...
Stephanie Serrano is an incoming freshman at the University of Arizona pursuing a degree in hydrology. She began her lab work in the Arizona Laboratory for Emerging Contaminants with the KEYS Research Internship program and is now continuing her work beyond the program. In her spare time, she enjoys to learn new songs on whatever instrument she can get her hands on, reading, and going on last-minute road trips. This interview was also recorded en espanol Hosted By Monica Ramierez Andriotta Recording and Editing by Bridgitte Thum ...
