“I feel my liberal arts education has given me an edge in the science world. What good are technical skills without the ability to effectively communicate your methodology and findings?”
Lives in: Boston, MA
Major: Neuroscience
What work looks like: “In my lab, we study the effect synaptic dysfunction on the occurrence of neurological disorders. I am responsible for conducting and planning experiments, maintenance of laboratory space, and writing literature.”
What he loves about it: “Daily problem solving and the expectation to stay current with contemporary science push me to continuously grow and learn.”
What he gained from a liberal arts education: “I had the opportunity to minor in English, which provided excellent literary skills that I never truly appreciated until I had the opportunity to exercise my writing among my colleagues. The ability to write concisely, which is extremely important to scientific diction, has helped me get where I am professionally. In general, I feel my liberal arts education has given me an edge in the science world. What good are technical skills without the ability to effectively communicate your methodology and findings?”