Biology Major Jobs and Graduate School Acceptances

Bishop was a member of the Sunderman Conservatory of Music Student Advisory Council, Senior Admissions Intern, and Badminton Club. The music and biology double major is most proud of completing her biology research capstone and senior recital capstone in music and has made lifelong memories studying tropical marine biology in the Bahamas. “From concerts, chamber ensembles, the musical, and the instrumental ensembles’ tour in the Baltic states, I have been able to share memories and music with my closest friends,” said Bishop, who has been accepted into graduate school for composition. “Being a Gettysburgian means being a kind and supportive community member, and using the knowledge and skills we have gained to do good in the world.”

“The ability to participate in independent research was one of the reasons I chose Gettysburg, so it is very rewarding to look back over the last few years and see what I was able to accomplish,” said Cooke, a biology major and neuroscience minor. Cooke was recognized as the John and Barbara Horowitz Outstanding Undergraduate Abstract Award recipient and recently presented her research on Down Syndrome at the American Physiological Society Summit. Outside of the lab, Cooke enjoyed her time in ceramics classes and serving as an officer in Alpha Delta Pi. “Not only did I learn valuable research skills, but I also learned extensive leadership and collaboration skills through our small class sizes and the variety of extracurricular opportunities offered.” After graduation, she will pursue her Ph.D. through the Interdisciplinary Biomedical Graduate Program at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.

“Being in Dr. [Megan] Benka-Coker’s Health Sciences 326: Epidemiology class helped solidify my interest in the public health field and confirmed my interest in becoming an epidemiologist,” Aguilar said. “Using programs such as R Studio has become such an important skill for me as I enter the field. It will definitely prepare me for graduate school after Gettysburg. Being in that class was like a dream come true!” After graduation, Aguilar, who majored in biology and minored in East Asian studies with a Chinese track, plans to attend graduate school in pursuit of her Master’s of Public Health in epidemiology.

“I learned to be comfortable with discomfort, secure saying, ‘I don't know,’ and fulfilled by not getting something right the first time,” said Hudson, a biology major and religious studies minor. “My minor being so unrelated to my major has truly given me a well-rounded academic challenge. ... Without my minor, I would not be a global citizen, and I would have a narrow understanding of the people around me. Without my major, I wouldn’t have effective methodology, and I would have an unfocused approach to my work and goals.” After graduation, Hudson plans to work and build research experience in a lab before pursuing their master’s, with the hope of being a genetic counselor one day.

“I’m most proud of my participation in leading the project to bring back printers to the library. Even though I was mainly the spokesperson for the project, I am incredibly proud of the work the student senate has done to better the Gettysburg College community,” said Quan. Being a Gettysburgian is something she deeply values. “Being a Gettysburgian is being part of an everlastingly supportive community. Albeit small, we excel in quality work in and out of the classroom,” she added. Graduating with a biology major and peace and justice studies minor, Quan will be working for Aetna CVS Health in its sales development program.