Education

The Master of Microbial Biotechnology (MMB) program at NCSU was developed to assess the need for students with a strong education in both biotechnology and business. The MMB program is unique in that students take both PhD-level science courses and MBA courses from NCSU’s Jenkins MBA program. I chose the MMB program because it has a proven track record of graduates with tremendous success and career satisfaction. 

My goal while enrolled in the MMB program is to become a more well-rounded candidate through professional networking, industry practicum projects, and internship opportunities. The experience I gain as a part of this program will allow me to successfully manage a variety of tasks requiring proficiency in technical skills, leadership, and communication once I enter the workforce in the Spring of 2024.

As a talented baseball player in high school, I was fortunate to be offered the opportunity to continue my athletic career in college. I chose to pursue my dreams of playing professional baseball by enrolling as a student-athlete at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. During my 2 years at UNC Charlotte, I learned what it takes to successfully navigate an incredibly busy schedule consisting of both athletic and academic obligations. In addition to time management, I learned how to lead and support teammates throughout various highly competitive activities within our own team and against other programs. College athletics was extremely beneficial to my development as a student because it taught me how to manage time, support others, and perform under pressure at the highest level.