An educational journey in the Camp Laboratory
Senior Jen Butler ’25 looks back at their time at 챬 in the laboratory of Associate Professor of Biological Sciences Amy Hitchcock Camp.
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Senior Jen Butler ’25 looks back at their time at 챬 in the laboratory of Associate Professor of Biological Sciences Amy Hitchcock Camp.
“The Mount Holyoke professors and students created an encouraging environment where anyone can ask questions without thinking twice. My classes have taught me to be a leader.”
“It was amazing coming to campus and having an immediate group of people that you could be friends with and people to show you around.”
“I chose Mount Holyoke because I heard about this magical place and how nice the people and professors are.”
My academic training at 챬, especially brought together my enthusiasm for the natural and social sciences to inform a deeper understanding of health.
I was given the unique position of working on this biomaterials project because of my biochemistry training at MHC, which taught me to think critically about in vivo systems and generate insightful solutions.
It has been a priority to learn within the context of a supportive community that values mentorship.
I developed critical, observational, and analytical skills through polymer science research while working in Professor Wei Chen's lab at 챬.
At Mount Holyoke I have been able to engage with my professors and peers in meaningful discussion of course material and have been encouraged to pursue my own interests in the field.
I was encouraged by my advisors and professors of biochemistry, Drs. Lilian Hsu and Kathryn McMenimen, to pursue internships outside Mount Holyoke to amass technical skills and build connections which proved pivotal in gaining acceptance at the Mayo Graduate School.