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Alumni News - Spring 2023
- Co-Chairs' Welcome
- Student Profile
- Alumni Profile
- Biology in the News
- Alumni Opportunities
- Give
- Social
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Dear esteemed Biology Alumni,
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It is with great pleasure that we welcome you to the Spring 2023 edition of our Biology Major Alumni newsletter. We are thrilled to connect with you once again. Whether you're working in the lab, teaching in the classroom, or making a difference in the world through your research and innovations, we are proud to have you as part of our UW-Madison Biology alumni family.
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Through this newsletter, we want to keep you informed about the achievements of our current students, faculty members, and fellow alumni. We hope that this newsletter will serve as a platform for us to remain connected and engaged with one another, as well to stay connected to your alma mater. Thank you for your continued support and engagement with our Biology Major Program, and we hope you enjoy this edition of the newsletter.
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As always, we hope that you will reach out and share your story in future issues. Send news and updates to info@biologymajor.wisc.edu, subject line: Alumni News.
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On Wisconsin!
Stephen Gammie, L&S Co-Chair
Jae-Hyuk Yu, CALS Co-Chair
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UW–Madison Biology Major finalist for a Rhodes Scholarship
University of Wisconsin–Madison senior Sarah Almutawa was a finalist for a Rhodes Scholarship, one of the most prestigious and selective undergraduate academic honors in the world.
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Almutawa is majoring in biology with certificates in global health and Biocore, the university’s biology core curriculum honors program.
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She currently conducts research in Professor Junsu Kang’s lab in the Department of Cell and Regenerative Biology at the School of Medicine and Public Health. Her independent research project involves using the genome editing tool known as CRISPR to study blood oxidation and fin regeneration in zebrafish. The Identification of novel genes could provide more insight into tissue regeneration post-injury in humans.
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Fertilizer’s Fungal Effects
A biology major probes an underappreciated kingdom for insight into how nitrogen pollution harms forests.
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When excess fertilizer leaches out from croplands and urban lawns, nitrogen and other elements pollute the environment. Extensive research shows the damage that nitrogen pollution causes to soils, forests, and waterways. But a lesser-known victim — fungi — remains understudied despite its importance to healthy forest ecosystems. Undergraduate researcher Hannah Vanderscheuren BS’22 is determined to change that.
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Meet pediatric nurse practitioner and alumna Michelle Botchey
Michelle graduated in 2005 with a Bachelor of Science in Biology. She works at Seattle Children’s Hospital as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner on the General and Thoracic Surgery team.
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The Truth about the Fungus from HBO's 'The Last of Us'
In the popular HBO series 'The Last of Us,' a mind-controlling fungus called Cordyceps has taken over most of the world's population. Although it sounds far-fetched, it's actually based in reality. But could it really happen? Listen in as Biology Major co-chair Professor Jae-Hyuk Yu and his daughter Ezabell untangle fact from fiction on WORT 89.9 FM community radio.
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Share your Story
Biology Major alumni excel in a variety of careers, but as an undergraduate those opportunities can be overwhelming or unknown. Whether you have a few minutes or a bit more time, sharing your experience one-on-one or with a small group of students can make a difference. Check out the websites below for ways to connect, coach, and hire Biology Major alumni.
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Save the Date to Celebrate the UW
Mark your calendar for this celebration of all things UW — campus achievements, alumni accomplishments, Badger pride, and beloved traditions.
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With your support, this spirited day of giving can turn groundbreaking research into life-changing discoveries, give deserving students the chance to earn a UW degree, and strengthen the university.
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Support the Biology Major
No matter the size, your gift to the Biology Major will join with the contributions of other alumni and friends helping to move our mission forward. Our mission is to broadly train future biologists through transformational and experiential learning experiences, both inside and outside the classroom. It takes a community to train a biologist. Invest in our students. Help us train and cultivate the next generation of biological scientists. Your private gifts provide us with the greatest flexibility to support student scholarships and to host other scholarly and social activities that build relationships, community, and pride among students.
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The Biology Major operates in the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences and the College of Letters and Science. Choose to give through either college to support innovation and action throughout the Biology Major.
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Follow @UWBioMajor for biology news, updates, events, and opportunities.
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