From biochemistry student to cancer researcher
Biochemistry fulfills my need to be intrigued, confronted with complex questions, and participate in independent research.
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Emma O’Leary ’16
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Biochemistry fulfills my need to be intrigued, confronted with complex questions, and participate in independent research.
The background that I obtained with my biochemistry major and chemistry research at Mount Holyoke has enabled my success at Stanford. Having already done research at Mount Holyoke, I was prepared to read scientific literature, think critically, and work independently.
My chemistry background from MHC has been helpful in my doctorate courses at the University of Buffalo.
My chemistry degree from Âé¶¹´«Ã½¸ßÇå prepared me for teaching in many ways. I have a broad understanding of chemistry and science thanks to my undergraduate education.
I have gained a deeper understanding of petroleum activities, from well-drilling to the economics of how revenue is obtained.
My interest in polymer and material science led to graduate school and my career in the semiconductor industry.
I love practicing medicine and feel confident in my skills because of the solid science education and Chemistry research experiences I received when I was an undergraduate at Âé¶¹´«Ã½¸ßÇå.
I would not be where I am nor would I be as effective a teacher as I am without the department, professors and courses.
I learned to conduct independent research, program algorithms, and present my ideas effectively to multiple audiences.
My history as a dancer combined with my interest in the human body and how it works drew me towards dance medicine.