Hometown: Holdrege, NE
High school: Holdrege High
Semester Selected: Fall 2021

Who is someone (teacher, mentor, role model) in STEM you look up to and why? I had a high school calculus teacher that I really look up to. She was really passionate about math and was also really cool, I could talk to her for hours after class sometimes.

What is one piece of advice you would give to someone considering a STEM major? Being a STEM major is truly rewarding, the whole community cares about your success and everyone is really helpful. The biggest thing to remember is to ask for help when you need it, not even the smartest people know everything. Ask questions.

What are you looking forward to in the STEM CONNECT program? I am hoping to gain connections and get involved in some research opportunities.

What excites you about STEM? The thing I really like about STEM is that it is the future. STEM will change the course of humanity. Whether it is from engineers inventing new gadgets or computer scientists doing their thing, STEM is taking over the world.