Personal Statement Of Computational Biology

One area of biology that I studied in freshman year was the immune system, which soon became my favorite part of biology. I enjoyed studying about lymphocytes and learning how B cells react when encountering

The field of science has always been of interest to me. The quest to learn as much as possible about the universe we live in has always been a journey I would like to be a part of. However, I had not, until recently, decided in what facet I would like to contribute. Originally I had thought that an area of physics was the field I would pursue. The mysteries and beauty of the cosmos drew me in but I was never certain it was what I wanted to pursue. My realization came during my first semester in AP Biology. I was exceptionally fascinated by the molecular workings of cells and by the genetic code that orchestrated it all. The beautiful complexity of intercellular communication and the wonderful mystery of noncoding DNA, captured my interest.

I have been involved with in our school and our community. In our school I was nominated for head of Prom committee this year. This position is quite stressful but I would not have it any other way. I enjoy being able to help and put my mark on it for our school. I brainstorm for fundraisers, activities, and small jobs our class can do to raise money. I also get to choose our revenue, theme for prom, and decorations. I do all of this within out tight budget. I

Biology much like my major has several layers in its complexity and to move on to the next stage you have to understand the one before. To move on in my major and career I have to successfully understand the concept of biology 102. Biology is the study of living organisms, all life depends on certain physiological and chemical functions. The study of biology includes osmosis, acid-base balance, electron flow among other things to work together to provide the proper understanding of the human body. In healthcare you must have a basic understanding of the underlying principles of life; for example, as a nurse you will take people's blood sugar/blood glucose- but that number is meaningless unless you understand the purpose of glucose in our bodies and how we respond to its sugar level. The concept continues to identifying a patient's illness from how you respond and classify the symptoms. Anatomy a branch of biology will help me as a nurse differentiate minor problems from major problems. The study of biology allow nurses, doctors or anyone in medicine to do more than just speculate about health

The National Institute of Health (NIH), in coordination with President Obama, has set out in 2015 to tackle these very challenges with their “Precision Medicine Plan”, where the NIH is seeking over one million volunteers to provide health related data for “genetic factors... also the role of environmental exposures and their impact on genetic predispositions”, among other goals. (Steenhuysen, 2015) This project in the growing field of precision medicine is now feasible with the recent developments in the field of both data quality and analysis coupled with leaps in computing power that can back it up. (Warshaw, 2015) The NIH plan, while

I am the treasurer for both the National Honor Society and Student Council. I love these organizations because I can better my school and my community and be a positive leader. Because of NHS I have over 60 community service hours. One of the most rewarding things (projects) this year, was getting to be a “stringer” for the “Panola Watchman” (the local newspaper) and writing a sports column. It was pretty exciting watching the games,collecting information and seeing my name in the paper every

Biology affects many aspects of our life and is the key foundation for medical education and health careers. At USC, the rigorous academics will help me to understand the workings of life, down to molecular and DNA level. Biology has many ground-breaking discoveries that shape the world. I want to devote myself to biological research to make a difference in life. My life goal is that one day, cancers can be conquered, life can be saved, and hope can be renewed.

I have now become more aware of my actions and am currently President of my school's Go Green Club. I have now become environmentally conscious of my habits and work towards spreading this. This experience has helped me realize how important it is to give back to the community and take care of the land. My career goal is to help others although my life goal is to become involved in more activities that strengthen me as an individual such as this experience

I feel very prosperous to be part of Panther Initiative for Environmental Equity and Resilience (PIEER) and Iowa Center on Health Disparities. My roles in PIEER are establishing a Facebook page to market upcoming events by raising awareness about environmental social justices, posting the progress of how the event goes, and updating the PIEER website after each event. My role in Iowa

Today we live in a very technologically advanced society. Scientists are continually discovering new things about the world and the way things work. "In the 1980ís, it was becoming increasingly apparent to many scientists that an understanding of basic biology would be greatly enhanced if the detailed structure of DNA was understood" (Mehlman, 1998). Thus began what has become know as The Human Genome Project which is "the mapping of all our

Even as a young girl, I have always been fascinated with how the world works and the gears that make everything flow in perfect harmony. Because of this, I have taken 7 credits worth of science courses during my high school years and have also participated in many extracurricular activities in the name of science. Other than science, history (specifically ancient and medieval) and music have been interesting academic subjects to my brain and heart. I enjoy lectures and learning about how the world has developed, both scientifically and socially. Due to specific events I have experienced throughout my life, my career goal is to become a geneticist to better understand genetic disorders and how I could possibly treat them. The anatomy and internal

I am fascinated by the science of life, especially pertaining to animals. In my high school classes, AP Biology is probably the most engaging as I am endlessly curious about how living things work. New to me this year, I have started taking preparation classes for Brown’s Brain Bee. Though it’s very basic, I love learning about the neuroscience that is taught during those classes. The body’s control center is fascinating to me as it is complex. Animals are very interesting creatures and studying about what makes an individual so interesting is what I want to focus on in college. Also, with the intention of becoming a doctor, both of these areas of study are very pertinent to my future goals.

I find that the most interesting thing to learn about in STEM is yourself. While we’re working to unravel the mysteries of the universe, we’ve hardly scratched the surface in our own bodies! That’s why I have a fascination with molecular genetics. Unraveling the enigma that is DNA is one of the most daunting tasks I could think of, and I want nothing more than to be able to make contributions to that in my lifetime. Molecular genetics can be applied in almost any field imaginable, from fighting cancer, to going into space! Understanding ourselves is one of the most fundamental thing that humans have yet to accomplish, and that simply is astounding! I’m very passionate about this particular topic, and have poured through hours after hours of

I chose Biology as my major primarily because of my interest in human biology. After taking many Biology courses I have developed a fascination

Studying biology has given me the opportunity to learn more about the human body whilst developing key skills such as analytic thinking and field work. I enjoy all aspects of physics as I believe it is the best way to incorporate mathematical theories to real life situations yet I am particularly eager to learn more about electronics, especially logic systems, as that is a topic that is no longer on the A level syllabus and although I understand the basic ideas behind how integrated circuits work I am curious to know more about the physical principles behind it. My desire to know more about science has motivated me to study Biology, Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics for AS and although it has proven to be very challenging it has been a rewarding experience as it has given me a solid scientific foundation, helped me develop my logical thinking and most importantly allowed me to improve my time management, all of which are essential skills for being a successful