Forest Research: Invasive species
Whether it is difficult weather conditions, working among thorny invasive species, or walking knee deep in a mucky marsh.
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Michelle Grohe ’13
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Whether it is difficult weather conditions, working among thorny invasive species, or walking knee deep in a mucky marsh.
“The friendships and bonds I made this summer exposed me to an entirely new culture, which accepted me despite all our differences.”
As a clinical research associate at a pharmaceutical company (Eisai, Inc.), I am an active member of the product creation unit in my company’s oncology department.
The teaching assistant positions I held at Mount Holyoke College and the University of Maryland helped me discover my passion for teaching and got me thinking about how to become an effective educator.
My interest in polymer and material science led to graduate school and my career in the semiconductor industry.
I would not be where I am nor would I be as effective a teacher as I am without the department, professors and courses.
I learned to conduct independent research, program algorithms, and present my ideas effectively to multiple audiences.
The dance program at MHC nurtured and launched my multi-faceted career in dance.
"The ability to chart your own unique path is tremendously valuable in becoming an independent thinker and researcher."
Because of the academic rigor and encouragement I experienced at MHC, I have a life and career of passion and purpose.