Cheavar Blair has been at UCSB for two years, and he is a postdoc in the Center for Bioengineering.
Why did you obtain an advanced degree? What inspired you to pursue a STEM-related career?
I decided to pursue an advanced degree because I wanted to become a research professor. After learning more about the roles of a research professor (mentor, grant writer, lecturer, etc.), as a graduate student, I knew it was the perfect profession for me.
Jasmine is a 6th year PhD candidate in the Ecology, Evolution, and Marine Biology program. She studies the ecology of island fox parasites on San Miguel Island, which is a part of the Channel Islands National Park.
Why did you obtain an advanced degree? What inspired you to pursue a STEM-related career?