Hannah Johnson has been busy during her time at WSU. In addition to majoring in genetics and cell biology in the College of Veterinary Medicine, Hannah works in a pair of labs and serves as a simulated client in a DVM training program.
Genetics and cell biology major Alec Durand will graduate this spring after five years in Pullman. The Spanaway, Washington, native hopes to work in the biotech industry for roughly a year before deciding if he wants to pursue a master’s or doctorate in neuroscience.
McKenna Spencer is majoring in neuroscience and will graduate this spring. She hopes to get into medical school after she wraps up her undergraduate studies. She has gained experience working in Dr. Ryan McLaughlin’s Lab in the Integrative Physiology and Neuroscience department investigating the influence of sex hormones on cannabis-seeking behavior.
Peyton Krych is a fourth generation Coug. He is majoring in neuroscience and minoring in math and biology. He will graduate this spring with plans on eventually becoming a physician.
Many of the courses I have taken have given insight into what a career as a bioengineer and/or scientist would be like, which has helped to solidify my desire to continue research in academia.
Only a handful of years ago Matteya Proctor was wrapping up her high school studies in her hometown of Deary, Idaho, where she was one of just 10 seniors in the class of 2020. Now at WSU, she is pursuing a double degree in neuroscience and psychology while gaining invaluable experience assisting in groundbreaking research projects on the brain, aging, and sleep.
Stephen Fawcett is making the most of his time as an undergraduate student at WSU, double majoring in microbiology and Spanish, while also having gained research experience in three labs.
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Medical school is in the plans for Sydney Swatzell when she graduates from WSU this spring. The Spokane, Washington, native and West Valley High School graduate is currently pursuing a degree in neuroscience and specializing in pre-medicine.
Carson Carruthers has spent her time at WSU gaining valuable research and building relationships she hopes will help get her accepted into a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program after she graduates in May. Originally from Vancouver, Washington, Carson is a genetics and cellular biology major on the pre-veterinary track.
