Finding my unique path from geology to data science
My experiences at ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ helped me grow into the sort of woman confident in her ability to do whatever she wants.
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Alexandra Horne ’12
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My experiences at ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ helped me grow into the sort of woman confident in her ability to do whatever she wants.
After my lab experience at MHC, I completed a Ph.D. in Theoretical Computational Chemistry and work at ACS Nano and Nano Letters.
"Every night I sketched comet Arend-Roland and took pictures in the observatory dome and was hooked!"
Whether it is difficult weather conditions, working among thorny invasive species, or walking knee deep in a mucky marsh.
"My classes and professors at ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ certainly inspired my interest in art and helped me gain the necessary internship experience."
“The friendships and bonds I made this summer exposed me to an entirely new culture, which accepted me despite all our differences.â€
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.
"I wanted to study Asian Art, Comparative Religions, languages and Cultures and chose South Asian Studies as a major."
The biochemistry program prepared me to be resilient and press through the challenges I face in the corporate world.
The teaching assistant positions I held at ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ College and the University of Maryland helped me discover my passion for teaching and got me thinking about how to become an effective educator.