In this issue, we're pleased to spotlight our graduating seniors from the Notation in Science Communication. The NSC Celebration and Showcase is Friday, May 18 at 10:30am at Hume. Please come and congratulate these students in person!
Janine Birnbaum is graduating with a B.S.H. in Geophysics and a B.S. in Geological Sciences. Next year, she'll be pursuing a PhD at Columbia University. Her final comment on her Notation experience? She writes, "I think the Notation offered a unique opportunity to focus on not just what, but how, we can communicate and the emphasis on reflection was different from the rest of my curriculum, but really forced me to consider my work as a whole in a way that was helpful for me."
Mireille Bejjani is graduating with a B.S. in Biology with Honors in Ecology and Evolution. Next year, she'll be working at Green Corps - a one-year program that is a "field school for environmental organizers." After some training, the majority of the year will be spent working on three environmental campaigns around the country with different NGOs. Her final comment on her Notation experience? She writes, "It was a fantastic opportunity to pull together the various pieces of my academic career into a cohesive and compelling narrative. I highly recommend it!"
Robert Collar is graduating with a B.S. in Geological Sciences. He will be taking a year off before applying to graduate school. For the first 3-4 months, he'll be doing geology exploration work on a gold deposit in Nevada. His final comment on his Notation experience? He writes, "This is a somewhat meta-comment, but I really appreciate the emphasis that the Notation places on reflection. I've certainly appreciated the time set aside by participating in the program for reflection on my work at Stanford."
Tai Dinger is graduating with a B.S. in Biology. He will be finishing up his co-term in MS&E (health systems modeling track) next year. His final comment on his Notation experience? He writes, "It's incredible that I am getting an academic certificate for things I read, listened to, and think about for pleasure! The people, the class time, I have so much gratitude for everyone who made those conversations possible."
Victoria Fan is graduating with a B.S. in Biology, a minor in Chemistry, and a minor in Classics. She plans to begin an MD/PhD program next year. Her final comment on her Notation experience? She writes, "I loved the Notation program. It taught me to recognize and resolve shortcomings through critical self-reflection. All the notation instructors were fantastic."
Molly Fischer is graduating with a B.S. in Biology and will be co-terming next year in Community Health and Prevention Research (CHPR).
Sierra Garcia is graduating with a B.S. in Earth Systems. Next year, she'll be taking a gap year before returning to Stanford for her coterminal Earth Systems M.A. in Environmental Communication. Her final comment on her Notation experience? She writes, "Emily Polk, Richard Nevle, and Tom Hayden have been so influential and helpful. I thank them all for their support during my Stanford journey."
Kayla Guillory is graduating with a B.S. in Product Design. Next year she'll be working as a UX Specialist in Change Healthcare in the Bay Area. Her final comment on her Notation experience? She writes, "The NSC truly made me reflect on my major and my goals in a new way. I am lucky to have gone through the program and thankful for the wonderful advisors that helped me along the way."
Kathleen Howell is graduating with a B.S. in Biology with Honors in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology. Next year, she'll be pursuing an M.S. in Human Genetics & Genetic Counseling here at Stanford.
Elise Miller is grading with a B.S. in Earth Systems.
Jamieson O'Marr is graduating with a B.S. in Biology and a minor in History. Next year, he will be completing his co-term in Epidemiology and Clinical Research while applying to medical school. His final reflection on his Notation experience? He writes, "Thank you to Dr. Stonaker and all who put work into this wonderful program that has given me the skills to be an effective science communicator in whatever field I end up in!"
Sandra Ortellado is graduating with a B.S. in Human Biology.
Tenzin Sangmo is graduating with a B.A. in Human Biology and has a global health fellowship in Northern India for next year. Her final comment on her Notation experience? She writes, "Taking Notation classes was one of the highlights of my Stanford experience because it gave me the platform to be a creative STEM major."
Hannah Leigh Thompson is graduating with a B.S. in Civil and Environmental Engineering and next year will be finishing up her co-term in structural engineering. Her final comment on her Notation experience? She writes, "Thanks NSC team! I have learned so much from my instructors over the years and I am so grateful for their support."
Thomas Trzpit is graduating with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and is currently enrolled in the Mechanical Engineering Co-Term program. Next year, he plans on working in Stanford's Product Realization Lab as a shop assistant, continuing his co-term, and starting research on human augmentation. His final comment on his Notation experience? He writes, "The look I get when I tell people I've taken multiple PWR courses :)"
