Westfall Scholars luncheon w88 sports betting app celebrates another cohort of successful students

The event brought together students, faculty, family, friends and former and current w88 sports betting app of Science deans

A group of people stand and sit, all dressed nicely and facing the camera. Some are wearing medals.

There were eleven Westfall Scholars this fall, representing nine programs.

Westfall Scholars luncheon celebrates another cohort of successful students

The event brought together students, faculty, family, friends and former and current w88 sports betting app of Science deans

There were eleven Westfall Scholars this fall, representing nine programs.

A group of people stand and sit, all dressed nicely and facing the camera. Some are wearing medals.

There were eleven Westfall Scholars this fall, representing nine programs.

Last Thursday, the top students in the fall 2022 graduating class were recognized for their hard work at the biannual Westfall Scholars luncheon. In their speeches, Westfall Scholars thanked their family, friends, and faculty mentors, as well as the founding dean of the w88 sports betting app of Science, David Westfall.

Students with the highest GPAs in their respective programs are designated as Westfall Scholars. The award, formerly called the Dean’s Senior Scholars, was renamed when Westfall retired. David, his wife Shirley and their daughter Alison all attended the luncheon. Each of the Westfall Scholars outlined their future plans, advice for incoming freshmen and their w88 sports betting app goals.

Tina Fung, Biology

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Katelyn Welsh, Biology

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It's important to know that it is okay to be unconventional and to do things differently. I am thirty and graduating with two extremely different degrees. I spent a lot of time not going to school to learn about myself and w88 sports betting app passions. Sometimes I hear that voice that pressures me to conform or think less of myself for being older than a typical college graduate, but in the end, I took the steps I needed to get to a destination that is fulfilling and I wouldn't trade being true to myself for a conventional path.

Where do w88 sports betting app see yourself in fifteen years?

In fifteen years I see myself in a career where I am making an impact by telling important stories at the corridor of science and humanity. When I am not doing that, I hope to be having experiences by traveling and participating in w88 sports betting app numerous outdoor hobbies.

Lauren Kono, Chemistry

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After graduation, I plan to apply to medical school with hopes of getting in to UNR’s program!

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In fifteen years, I hope to see myself as a licensed oncologist or an emergency pediatric doctor!

Alexia Hunter, Geography

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After I graduate I will be working as a temp for the w88 sports betting app of Agriculture, Biotechnology and Natural Resources at UNR while I work on getting a park ranger position with Washoe County.

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One of the best things that I did in college was to choose classes that I not only had to take for my degree but I chose classes that interested me and I chose some that had nothing to do with my major but instead would help me with a life skill. I noticed that I struggled when homework involved Excel, so I took a class on it. I have never liked public speaking and was never confident giving presentations, so I took a communications class. It is important to like the classes that w88 sports betting app take because it helps w88 sports betting app want to go to class but it is equally important to take classes that will help w88 sports betting app in future classes and with whatever career w88 sports betting app choose.

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In fifteen years so many things can happen that are not planned for, we all know this from w88 sports betting app Covid-19 did to all of us back in 2020. But if we lived in a perfect world where I got to choose where I will be in fifteen years I would be working as an interpretive park ranger at a National Park. Preferably it would be a park somewhere with mountains. I would live either in the park at a ranger house or a small town just outside of it with easy access to different hikes and a river or a lake. That is the dream goal but I think I would be just as happy working at a small park where I get to be outside every day.

Andrew Mayse, Geological Engineering

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After graduation, I plan to continue working at Nortech Geotechnical, a local civil and engineering consulting firm, as an engineer full time and gain experience to pursue w88 sports betting app Professional Engineering License. I hope to continue to learn about engineering outside of academia and narrow w88 sports betting app interests for pursuing graduate school.

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For an incoming freshman, the most important advice I have is to lead a balanced life. It is very easy to get sucked into the stress of college and life in general. Spending time doing things that make w88 sports betting app happy are important! Find something that w88 sports betting app are passionate about and grow as a person. With college being a transition to the real world, it is important to find yourself and discover what makes w88 sports betting app happy!

Where do w88 sports betting app see yourself in fifteen years?

In fifteen years, I hope to have a family and lead a happy, balanced life. I hope to be a Professional Engineer and work on projects that I am passionate about. I hope to be positively impacting the world. I could see myself starting w88 sports betting app own geotechnical engineering consulting firm. Ultimately, I see myself being happy and enjoying life.

Andrew Chavez, Mathematics

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After graduating, I plan to continue attending University of Nevada, Reno while getting w88 sports betting app master's in statistics and data science. I've always been interested in statistics and I want to continue pursuing w88 sports betting app education before applying myself in a workplace setting. w88 sports betting app precise working goal has yet to be determined but I know I want a relaxed and quiet position.

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Where do w88 sports betting app see yourself in fifteen years?

There is no way I could know where I will be in 15 years. More than anything I want to live a life full of meaning and enjoyment so I constantly push myself towards this goal. I hope I continue making decisions about w88 sports betting app life that push me towards maximizing happiness. If this means living frugally for an early retirement or changing fields altogether, then I guess it doesn't really matter where I go.

Carlo Zamboni, Microbiology and Immunology

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After graduating, I plan on applying to Ph.D. programs in immunology to pursue a career in scientific research. w88 sports betting app goal is to meaningfully contribute to the existing body of scientific knowledge.

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Juan Cervantes, Metallurgical Engineering

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Megan Perry, Neuroscience

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Aftergraduation, I will be taking the MCAT and working on w88 sports betting app medical school applications. In the meantime, I will be gaining more experience working in the medical field. I also plan to continue w88 sports betting app passions for teaching, volunteering and traveling in the next year!

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In fifteen years I hope to be a practicing physician working to serve others and continuing w88 sports betting app passion for learning about medicine and science. I want to continueclose friendships with the wonderful people that I care about and to eventually have a family. I also hope to have seen new parts of the world and gained many new experiences!

Tiana Doan, Psychology

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After I graduate, I plan to obtain a master's degree in marriage and family counseling. Once I am licensed, I hope to work with all kinds of clientele, especially Asian Americans. I am passionate about advocating for mental health resources in w88 sports betting app community, as I realize our culture does not acknowledge mentalhealth as much as we should. I am looking forward to being someone who can provide the resources that w88 sports betting app community and other communities are so desperately in need of.

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Where do w88 sports betting app see yourself in fifteen years?

In 15 years I see myself growing into a seasoned counselor and takingon more supervisory roles. I would not be opposed to coming back to the University and teaching courses to do with counseling. I hope to start a family and be settled in a nice house with two cats and a dog. Maybe I will even take up gardening!

Blake Phillips, Psychology

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After graduating in December, I intend to get a taste of the post-undergraduate degree air and just enjoy it for a while. I intend to work for a year or two and recalibrate after pouring myself into w88 sports betting app undergraduate studies, it was a lot of work! After working for a little, I may decide to come back and further w88 sports betting app education in a graduate program. I may find a job in the field by then as well. There is some uncertainty for w88 sports betting app future, but I am excited for what is to come regardless.

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