Caroline

Hi everyone! My name is Caroline, and I am a junior studying Microbiology and Public Health Sciences on the pre-medical track and am a member of the Commonwealth Honors College as well! Ever since coming to UMass, I wanted to make use of all the resources we have available to us– research opportunities being one of them. I am currently a member of the Somneuro Lab studying the connections between physical activity and sleep patterns in preschool-aged children. I also did research this past summer at the Ragon Institute of MGH, MIT, and Harvard in the Schmidt Lab on my project ‘Engineering influenza immunogens by molecular grafting’. Engaging in research has given me a whole new view of science and has helped me learn more about what is being taught in my classes through hands-on activities.

I love utilizing several resources to find research opportunities and can’t wait to help students through this OURS mentor position! Aside from this position, I am also a peer advisor for CHC and public health, a resident assistant, and hold a few leadership positions in Kappa Phi Lambda Sorority Inc., Future Health Leaders Network, and Student National Medical Association. Please reach out if you have any questions!