Determined to be a doctor
Michelle Razo will graduate with her genetics and cell biology degree this spring – just one more step toward her dream to be a physician.
Undergraduate Education
Q&A with genetics and cell biology student Jacob Satake
Following graduation in May, Jacob Satake will be off to medical school at WSU Spokane’s Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine. From Spokane and a graduate of North Central High School, Jacob is currently majoring in genetics and cell biology in the College of Veterinary Medicine’s School of Molecular Biosciences.
Neuroscience students awarded Peter Zornes memorial scholarship
Neuroscience students Peyton Burpee and Rashi Karda, both aspiring physicians, were awarded the Peter A. Zornes Memorial Neuroscience Scholarship on April 5, 2024.
Showcase awards presented to undergraduate researchers
More than 200 students presented at last week’s Showcase for Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities. Overall, 53 students were presented with 49 awards totaling $10,900.
Q&A with neuroscience student Kaylie Richards
Kaylie Richards has aspirations of medical school after she graduates this spring from WSU. From Pacifica, California, about 20 minutes south of San Francisco, Kaylie is majoring in neuroscience, pre-medicine track, and minoring in biology.
Q&A with neuroscience student Jorge Flores
From Olympia, Washington, Jorge Flores is majoring in neuroscience and minoring in psychology. When he graduates this spring, he has his eyes set on pursuing a doctorate in neuroscience.
Q&A with genetics and cell biology student Ayiana Sapp
Ayiana Sapp recently graduated from WSU with an undergraduate degree in genetics and cell biology. She now plans to pursue a PhD at WSU.
Q&A with neuroscience student Ashlyn Monigold
Ashlyn Monigold will wrap up her degree in neuroscience at WSU this month. From Libby, Montana, Ashlyn plans on beginning dental school in 2025.
WSU Marshall Scholar finalist Katy Ayers explores fungi
Senior Katy Ayers, a bioengineering major minoring in biochemistry and mathematics, is the latest finalist for a Marshall Scholarship to study in the United Kingdom.
Q&A with microbiology major Mikayla McClintock
Microbiology major Mikayla McClintock is a member of the Honors Pre-Admit Program in Veterinary Medicine in which students can gain early admission to the College of Veterinary Medicine’s DVM professional program and become a veterinarian in only seven years. Mikayla is from Billings, Montana, and she hopes to return to her home state once she wraps up veterinary school.
