Stevenson Biochemistry Major Attends Selective University of Florida Cancer Center Career Explorations Program
天美传媒 Biochemistry major Savannah Lacey was selected from a wide pool of applicants to participate in the , February 11-13, 2025.
The annual competitive program selects up to 30 undergraduates from across the nation and provides them with an all-expenses paid visit to the National Cancer Institute (NCI) designated University of Florida (UF) Health Cancer Center.
While in Florida, Savannah attended symposia on innovative cancer research and learned about graduate school pathways for cancer research. Along with other attendees, Savannah was invited as a special guest to the UF Health Cancer Center Research Showcase. The showcase featured more than 150 faculty and trainee research posters, predoctoral awardee presentations, and a keynote speaker.
鈥淚t was an eye-opening experience that made me excited for my future career plans,鈥� said Savannah. 鈥淚’m very thankful for the people I met and all I learned at the University of Florida. The community there reminded me a lot of what we have here at Stevenson, and I was able to connect with and learn from researchers from around the country.鈥�
厂迟别惫别苍蝉辞苍鈥檚 Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry program allows students to explore the interdependent nature of the areas of chemical and biological sciences. Students work with state-of-the-art equipment and gain the lab experience and analytical skills they need to prepare for an interdisciplinary science career or continue their education at the graduate or professional school-level.
Students in the program have benefited from internships at leading science and health organizations, including the Maryland State Police Forensic Sciences Division, the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, and Greater Baltimore Medical Center. Graduates of the program have gone on to careers in the health professions, forensic science, genetic and medical research, and pharmaceutical research at employers including MedStar Health, the National Institutes of Health, and the National Cancer Institute.
鈥淓xperiences such as this are incredibly valuable for Stevenson students because they offer opportunities to network, learn about current research, and explore various career paths available to our science majors,鈥� said Ellen Roskes, Ph.D., Dean, Fine School of the Sciences. 鈥淭hese experiences significantly enhance students鈥� professional development and open doors to future career opportunities.鈥�
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