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My close connection with Morena Svaldi in Italian studies has made me realize that I am more capable of doing things than I may initially believe. Having her support throughout my entire four years has been incredible. I would not be where I am without her.

While in graduate school, I began to combine my love of dance and medicine through an internship with Boston Ballet.

They can say no, and from the start, I relied on my love of Dance.

In particular, I consider that the rigorous and yet "out-of-the-box" training, that I received from the exceptional faculty in the chemistry, biochemistry and biology departments at Mount Holyoke, provided me with a strong scientific foundation on which to build an exciting and rewarding career.

Finding a rewarding career path after an unexpected beginning.

My internship experience was fantastic because of the wonderful people I worked with and the magical city that is Venice.

“I haven’t taken many classes about plants. But this job is pushing me to take more. I am noticing things that I wouldn’t get out of a textbook or a class. It has helped me see how things work.”

Making lithium ion and other batteries better using neutron scattering.