Sam Stynen with Megan Beckham

Samson Stynen

Department of Biology Faculty mentor: Megan Beckham

Summary

What are your plans after graduating?

After graduation I am planning on continuing on to grad school for entomology conservation. My goal is to conduct research and turn it into a curriculum using a large, real dataset for middle and high school science courses.

What is the most important piece of advice you’d give to an incoming college freshman?

My advice for students of any age is to get involved (join a club, a lab, a community center, a conference, or a sport), don't get stuck on just one thing, and don't be afraid to ask for help.

Where do you see yourself in fifteen years?

In fifteen years, I hope to be an educator or researcher of science in some realm, I hope to have been traveling more, and I hope to be continuing my own education in some way.