Hometown: Madison, NE
High school: Madison High School
Major: Computer Science
Semester Selected: Spring 2022

What inspired you to pursue STEM? From a young age, I have always been interested in technology. I always knew that I wanted to have a career in that field and am not pursuing that!

Who is someone (teacher, mentor, role model) in STEM you look up to and why? Bill Gates since he was able to establish Microsoft as a leader in the technology space by capitalizing on new technologies and started it all from his garage.

What is one piece of advice you would give to someone considering a STEM major? To go ahead with it! STEM provides so many opportunities and offers a very diverse field of career paths.

What are you looking forward to in the STEM CONNECT program? Connections with peers and faculty that will benefit me as I progress through my career.