Twenty-four undergraduate students are spending the summer conducting research.
They are called INBRE scholars and are part of the largest grant in UNMC history.
Today we meet Nathan Harms of Crete, Neb., a biology major with health science emphasis at the University of Nebraska at Kearney.
What should we know about you?
I am going to be a junior at UNK this fall. I hope to pursue a career in medicine and/or health care-related research. When I am not studying, I enjoy fishing, camping, and reading.
What or who influenced your interest in science?
My interest in science can be traced back to my high school science teachers, Mike Coe, Dawn Draeger and Matt Anderson. I will always remember our senior lake trip, animal dissections and playing with molecule sets. Each of them taught me very valuable lessons and sparked my passion for science.
What is it about science that excites you?
I enjoy how broad and diverse science is. New advances in technology have helped answer questions that could not have been answered in previous generations. I am excited to see how science will progress throughout my lifetime.
Will you pursue a career in science? If so, what do you hope to accomplish?
Yes, a career in science will definitely be in my future. I hope to find a career that challenges me day to day and one that continues to fuel my curiosity. I hope to find a career that allows me to stay and make an impact right here in Nebraska.
Why is it important to have programs like INBRE?
INBRE has exposed me to many career pathways in science that I did not know existed. I have also enjoyed meeting students that share a passion for science. INBRE has given me hands-on experience in a laboratory setting and has allowed me to work with some brilliant individuals.