Alicia was a joy to have in the lab over the summer of 2012. She will return to DePauw University in Spring 2013 after studying abroad in Argentina for the Fall 2012 semester. Alicia took to the lab quickly and was an asset to many in the lab, particularly Siobhan, with whom she worked closely. Alicia was the first non-IU student I have taken as an undergraduate researcher, and given the positive experiences we all had with Alicia, I will not hesitate to consider other summer students from surrounding campuses. I’m not certain what her plans are for next summer, but we would welcome her back! Best of luck Alicia! – CD3
Hi! My name is Alicia Erwin and I grew up in Indianapolis, Indiana, where I attended North Central High School and graduated in 2010. I currently attend DePauw University in Greencastle, Indiana, and will be a junior this year. I am pursuing a B.A. in biochemistry as well as Spanish and I have a minor in economics. This fall I will be in Buenos Aires, Argentina studying public health. I love traveling, playing with my puppy and being outdoors.
My research experience last semester at DePauw stimulated my interest in research. Specifically, I am interested in research with direct implications to human disease and/or novel therapeutics, which made the Dann Lab a perfect fit for me. I worked with Siobhan in Summer 2012 and was able to experience the life of scientists beyond undergraduate school- something that DePauw can’t provide. I’ve learned a lot this summer, and I am very grateful to have had this experience. I am not sure where I will end up after DePauw, but I will likely pursue a Ph.D. in biochemistry.
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