CASEY CONBOY Hometown: Dumont, NJ College: College of Arts and Sciences Major: Biochemistry Why did you choose Lehigh? I chose Lehigh mainly for the amazing research opportunities. In spring 2020, I came across a Zoom call hosted by Lehigh professors to tell prospective students about their research labs. The professor who stood out to me most was Dr. David Zappulla and his research on telomerase in the model organism of yeast. His work caught my attention for its connection to molecular biology and biochemistry as well as its application to questions of aging and health and cancer research. I was so motivated after this call to learn from this professor. Luckily, I landed a spot in his Molecular Biology, Aging, and Health freshman seminar class. Here, I presented a project on centenarians and super-centenarians. After my presentation, I was offered a position in his research lab. The subject of this lab aligns very well with my interests in research and careers for the future of cancer treatment development. What is your favorite class or subject? The courses that excite me most are those that pertain to my major, biochemistry. Recently, I had the pleasure of taking chemistry with Professor Greg Ferguson. I so enjoyed his class. He was a wealth of knowledge and never failed to connect our topics to the real world. Another very meaningful experience has been my involvement in the Science Educational Alliance Phages Lab (SEAPHAGES). This lab enabled me to take on my own independent research project of discovering and classifying novel bacteriophages while instilling me with basic biology lab skills. What made this one of the most rewarding hands-on experiences is the independence. It was on the student to learn the theory behind the wet lab procedures and the procedures themselves before applying them. - Interests outside the classroom: I enjoy spending time with friends and family. I also enjoy staying organized through bullet journaling and channeling my creative side by making picture collages for my friends and myself. A message from Casey: Thank you so much for your generous gift to Lehigh. Your dedication is truly inspiring. Scholarships are incredibly important as they enable me to stay at Lehigh. I know this is the best place for me to achieve my dreams of undergraduate research, an academically challenging curriculum, as well as a fun and lively social life. This scholarship makes my dreams of a sophisticated education a reality. Favorite Lehigh tradition My favorite Lehigh tradition is the LehighLafayette Rivalry game! It is so much fun showing my Lehigh pride with my friends!
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