My name is Aubrey Duston and I am a senior at Rock Canyon High School in Highlands Ranch, Colorado. I have lived in Colorado my whole life and have grown a love for this beautiful state. While I do not participate in all the outdoor activities Colorado offers, I love staying active in the gym and through skiing and hiking.

After exploring the many science courses Rock Canyon offers, I found my passion for science and biotechnology. I decided to pursue a science based research project after absolutely loving the biotechnology II research program. I conducted research using CRISPR gene-editing technology on Saccharomyces cerevisiae also known as baker's yeast. This research project helped me to further develop my research skills and grow my social skills as a researcher.

One of the most important aspects of my life are my family and friends. My dad works as a banker and loves to cook and spend time with my dogs. My mom is a lawyer who loves to spend quality time with her family. I also have an older brother who is a junior at CU Boulder in the Leeds Business program. However, my favorite two family members are my dogs: Cosby and Cheagle.