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EPISODE · Nov 30, 2023 · 37 MIN

Isabella Osuna of Rice University: Biochemistry & Cell Biology, Autoimmune Disease Research, and Determination.

from College Matters. Alma Matters. · host Venkat Raman

Subscribe to Receive Venkat’s Weekly Newsletter AP Physics was the first course Isabella took in High School that challenged her. It really pushed her to think outside the box. Then a senior project opened her eyes to diseases that affected not only the elderly but young people as well. That got her thinking about college and Pre Med. Isabella joins us on our podcast to share her undergraduate experience at Rice, Transition to college, Autoimmune Disease UG Research, Impact of Research, and Advice for High Schoolers.  In particular, we discuss the following with her:  Overall Experience at Rice UG Research & Its Impact on UG study Majoring in Biochem & Cell Biology Advice to High Schoolers Topics discussed in this episode: Introduction to Isabella Osuna of Rice U [] Hi Fives - Podcast Highlights [] Overall Rice Experience [] Why Rice? [] High School Interests [] Transition to College [] Peers [] Professors [] Starting UG Research [] Autoimmune Disease Research [] Noteworthy Outcomes [] Impact of UGR [] Skills Gained Through Research [] Campus Activities [] Summers [] Majoring in Biochemistry & Cell Biology [] Advice for High Schoolers [] Memory [] Our Guests: Isabella Osuna graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Biochemistry & Cell Biology from Rice University. Memorable Quote: “... If I had to give one word, probably determination, I don't know if it's a skill you necessarily pick up or learn. But it was. I mean, research is hard, science is hard and difficult. And at first my research wasn't working, I was finding my results were the opposite of what we want and what we expected. But I didn't stop.” Isabella Osuna. Episode Transcript: Please visit Episode’s Transcript. Similar Episodes: College Experiences Calls-to-action: Follow us on Instagram To Ask the Guest a question, or to comment on this episode, email [email protected]. Subscribe or Follow our podcasts at any of these locations: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify.

Subscribe to Receive Venkat’s Weekly Newsletter AP Physics was the first course Isabella took in High School that challenged her. It really pushed her to think outside the box. Then a senior project opened her eyes to diseases that affected not only the elderly but young people as well. That got her thinking about college and Pre Med. Isabella joins us on our podcast to share her undergraduate experience at Rice, Transition to college, Autoimmune Disease UG Research, Impact of Research, and Advice for High Schoolers.  In particular, we discuss the following with her:  Overall Experience at Rice UG Research & Its Impact on UG study Majoring in Biochem & Cell Biology Advice to High Schoolers Topics discussed in this episode: Introduction to Isabella Osuna of Rice U [] Hi Fives - Podcast Highlights [] Overall Rice Experience [] Why Rice? [] High School Interests [] Transition to College [] Peers [] Professors [] Starting UG Research [] Autoimmune Disease Research [] Noteworthy Outcomes [] Impact of UGR [] Skills Gained Through Research [] Campus Activities [] Summers [] Majoring in Biochemistry & Cell Biology [] Advice for High Schoolers [] Memory [] Our Guests: Isabella Osuna graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Biochemistry & Cell Biology from Rice University. Memorable Quote: “... If I had to give one word, probably determination, I don't know if it's a skill you necessarily pick up or learn. But it was. I mean, research is hard, science is hard and difficult. And at first my research wasn't working, I was finding my results were the opposite of what we want and what we expected. But I didn't stop.” Isabella Osuna. Episode Transcript: Please visit Episode’s Transcript. Similar Episodes: College Experiences Calls-to-action: Follow us on Instagram To Ask the Guest a question, or to comment on this episode, email [email protected]. Subscribe or Follow our podcasts at any of these locations: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify.

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