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Is this award significant for you? Receiving this award meant a lot to me. Although I always strive to excel in my studies for myself rather than for outside approval, it is very encouraging to be recognized for my hard work. Also, I have understood that Audrey Lynn was a wonderful young woman who enjoyed life and her experience at UCSB. I am honored to have been awarded something in memory of her. Did you work in someone’s lab as an undergrad and how may that have been of help to you? I worked in Mark Brzezinski’s lab from the fall of my senior year until the following fall (this fall, 2001) (I am taking an extra quarter to graduate). The |
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| work study program allowed me to work in the lab whenever my schedule permitted it. I found that to be the most invaluable experience that I have had in a university setting. I acquired a better understanding of what is involved in scientific research, and I met many interesting people who were more than willing to relate their story to help me think of different future opportunities. Moreover, I have been offered to stay as an employee after I graduate since my work was appreciated. It has been a learning experience, a stepping stone towards my future, a chance to meet many great people. Most of all, it’s been fun!
What are your goals and aspirations? Right now, my goals and aspirations are not very defined. I have always been fascinated by the ocean and by how living things interact with their environment. Therefore, I am today mostly interested in ecology and oceanography. I plan to pursue graduate school in the future, but first I’d like to work in the marine science field to get a better understanding of how research is conducted, and to give myself a chance to find a topic I’d like to explore in depth as a graduate student. |
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