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Dr. Emily Patten: From Classroom to Commissioner

Dr. Emily Patten recently received a prestigious position of influence within the field of dietetics. It all started sitting in a BYU classroom years ago. 
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Pushing the Boundaries of Science and Self: Brandon Lopez

Brandon Lopez's master's research on the HIV virus is part of a global battle to combat HIV and AIDS. Yet enthusiastically mentoring undergraduates and advocating for his fellow students has been just as important to his BYU experience.
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How Food Waste Inspired PrithiviRaj Jegannathan

While completing an internship after his undergraduate studies, PrithiviRaj Jegannathan, MS ’24 (NDFS), was shocked to learn 1/3 of global food production goes to waste. He knew he wanted to research this issue to find solutions and that a graduate degree would help him accomplish this goal. While researching potential programs, he discovered several professors studied food storage at BYU and immediately applied to the Food Science master’s program.

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MMBIO Honored Graduate: How Epigenetics Shaped Aaron Bohn

April 16, 2024
When Aaron Bohn started to delve into molecular biology, he never realized he would develop a passion for genetics.
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Assisting Marine Conservation Efforts in Tropical Pacific Islands: Tavailau Segi

April 11, 2024
Tavailau Segi wanted to return home to Samoa to do sediment runoff research, but the pandemic changed his plans for the better.
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Annie Smedley: Dissection, Dancing, and Deity

April 10, 2024
Annie Smedley, MS ’24 (EXSC), is closing out her master's degree with a jeté. Her hard-won skill to ask better questions helped her note a pattern in a literature review, which evolved into an interdisciplinary project studying ballet dancers and their injuries.
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