Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Hometown: Highlands Ranch, Colorado

Extracurriculars: Varsity Volleyball

All my professors have played an important role in my education, not just academically but also by offering direction and support for life outside academics.

Hometown: Mahtomedi, Minnesota

Overseas Program: Australia

Extracurriculars: College Outdoors

I think of the liberal arts as a setting in which there is an excellent support system aiding you as perspectives are challenged and changed. It’s exciting, difficult, and rewarding.

Hometown: Portland, Oregon

Extracurriculars: Neuroscience Research, Community Engagement and Leadership in Science (CELS) Program Mentor

Lewis & Clark has molded me into an independent thinker, ready to ask the right questions at every turn.

Hometown: Stevensville, Montana

Overseas Program: London, England

Extracurriculars: Softball, research in Greg Hermann’s lab

Although we may not have a specific premed program, biochemistry and molecular biology is perfect because it satisfies most of the requirements medical schools are looking for.

Hometown: Mukilteo, Washington

Extracurriculars: Research in Hermann Lab, LEAP Mentor with Inclusion and Multicultural Engagement (IME), Pre-Health Professions Club president, Gender Minorities in STEM president, Asian Student Union co-president, Writing Center peer tutor, SAAB tutor, lab TA for Biology, Student Alumni Association ambassador, Student Health Center assistant

At a liberal arts college, we have a great opportunity to take classes across many different departments and draw interdisciplinary connections; seize this chance while you can!

Hometown: Banteay Meanchey, Cambodia

Without the tremendous support from the L&C community, I would not be able to get such incredible hands-on experience in a professional working environment.

Hometown: West Linn, Oregon

I work with a great team of students who all care about making sure that we provide a sense of community.

Hometown: Columbia, Missouri

Extracurriculars: ASU, Health Professions Club

The skills that I will obtain from a liberal arts education will not only apply to my specific work area but also give me a deeper understanding of the world.

Hometown: Munich, Germany

Overseas Program: Ecuador

Extracurriculars: Lead organizer for the Queer Student Union, president of the Gender Minorities in STEM club, Student Alumni Association ambassador

For anyone who is looking to get involved with research on campus, don’t be shy! The professors are wonderful and enjoy working with students.

Hometown: Boulder, Colorado

Extracurriculars: Choir, Student Leadership and Service, Pre-Health Professionals Club

Structural Biochemistry taught me that developing analytical thinking skills is more important than memorization.

Hometown: Burns, Oregon

Overseas Program: Ecuador Summer 2016

Extracurriculars: Pamplin Society of Fellows, New Student Orientation Leader, Pioneer Success Institute Facilitator, Student Alumni Association, Student Health Advisory Board, Club Volleyball, Committee on Admissions and Financial Aid, Student Health Advisory Board, Student Academic Affairs Board (SAAB), Pre-Health Professionals Club, Biology and Chemistry Teacher’s Assistant, Pioneer Passport to Leadership, College Honor Board

Professors here truly care about students beyond academics, and it makes Lewis & Clark such a special place that feels like home.

Hometown: Eugene, Oregon

Extracurriculars: Piano performance, Chamber music

Now that I’ve become well aware of how to use the resources that are available to me, my grades have really demonstrated my hard work.