Hometown: Bellevue, NE
High school: Bellevue East High School
Semester Selected: Fall 2021

Who is someone (teacher, mentor, role model) in STEM you look up to and why? Neil deGrasse Tyson was a big influencer in me being interested in STEM growing up. I would actively watch videos he puts out or videos about him just so I could learn from him.

What is one piece of advice you would give to someone considering a STEM major? I would say that it truthfully is possible to succeed and do really well in this field even when it seems really challenging or if you think you just aren't capable of succeeding in it. I would say that if you are able to put in the time and effort any one can become really knowledgeable at any subject related to STEM. So don't give up right away.

What is one misconception about STEM that you want to break? That you don't need to know everything or be the smartest person around. A lot of people in the STEM field are still learning new things all the time, even now. Its more about being able to learn as opposed to how intelligent you think you are.