Trevor Bush
Feel free to email me and/or connect with me on LinkedIn!
tjbush@wpi.edu
Pronouns: He/Him
Hometown: Leominster MA
Class of 2025
Majors: Biotechnology (BBT) and Biochemistry (CBC)
My Experience: At WPI, I have found that collaboration rules over competition, interdisciplinary work is intrinsically weaved into the fabric of our great institution, failure is essential and embraced openly as a powerful learning tool, and the theory we are taught by world-class faculty is practiced to create actualized change. This is true for the GPS, IQP, MQP, undergraduate research, and more! The number of student resources starting with the Insight Program in your first year allows for students to obtain the support they need to skyrocket to success! Additionally, the connections I've made with faculty and peers through my involvement and courses have been invaluable to my growth socially, academically, and professionally. It's been an overwhelming joy, privilege, honor, and blessing to be part of this brilliant community. This is the place for me!
The Future: As a double major, I aspire to combine my interests in biotechnology and its biochemical underpinnings to achieve a Ph.D. in medicinal chemistry with a focus on pharmacognosy, drug discovery, and metabolic engineering.
CK Guide Note: I am experienced with the Office of Accessibility Services, accommodations, learning differences, and non-traditional learning backgrounds.
Involvements:
Insight Team 41: 2nd Year Community Advisor
Weathers Lab: Undergraduate Researcher
Biotechnology Peer Learning Assistant
Christian Bible Fellowship: Executive Board Member and Worship Leader
Spanish Fluency Association: Founder and President
Biotechnology Club: VP
ODK National Leadership Honor Society: VP of Recruitment
Running Club: Member
🐐🐐🐐 INVOLVED GOAT HIGHLIGHTS 🐐🐐🐐
Community Advisor
New Student Orientation (NSO) is my favorite time of year, meeting with new students, connecting with them wherever they are, and helping them find success.
In collaboration with an insight team, I assist a cohort of 20 students in adjusting to WPI within their first semester. I plan social engagement programs that promote academic growth, professional development, mental health and well-being, and diversity, equity, and belonging. I academically advise and aid in the formation of schedules and 4-year plans and connect students to campus resources. Lastly, I coordinate with a student-faculty team to ensure a welcoming and safe community.
Undergraduate Research
Under the guidance of Dr. Pamela Weathers, I research the therapeutic and mechanistic properties of Artemisia annua and A. afra for treating TB, COVID-19, and the broad pathological condition, fibrosis. In collaboration with the Dominko lab, I currently work on the comparison of Artemisia extracts vs. the pure drugs, artemisinin, artesunate, and dihydroartemisinin in dermal fibroblasts.
Biotechnology Peer Learning Assistant
Being a Peer Learning Assistant (PLA) involves working with a faculty member on a course or courses. Depending on the course the duties vary, but may include holding weekly conferences and study sessions, grading homework & exams, and holding office hours.
Courses: Biodiversity, Animal Behavior, Gut-Brain Axis BBT Capstone Course
Christian Bible Fellowship
Christian Bible Fellowship is a multi-denominational community of believers in Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior. We foster spiritual growth and community through fellowship, Bible studies, outreach, discipleship, and prayer.
My knowledge of the scriptures and the development of my spiritual maturity has grown extensively. CBF is an excellent community to walk alongside as you flourish in your faith. I know God's hand placed me at WPI!
Spanish Fluency Association
The Spanish Fluency Association is dedicated to creating opportunities and an immersive environment for any individual of Worcester Polytechnic Institute who desires to strengthen their ability to speak the Spanish language. In doing so, the environment we create upholds values of community, intellectual risk, and perseverance and encourages methods of acquisition to enable speakers to increase their oratory skills over time, fearlessly. Activities involve informal discussions, games, guest speakers, cultural trips, joint activities with other Spanish clubs on campus, and much more.
Biotechnology Club
The main purpose of the “Biotechnology Club” is to unify the students of Worcester Polytechnic Institute interested in the life sciences through meetings, events, and seminars. The goals are to provide a forum for these students and enhance networking opportunities among the students, the biotech industry, and the faculty. This organization will help reinforce the Worcester Polytechnic Institute's mission by preparing students for future careers and creating an atmosphere for leadership and continuous education in biotechnology.
Goals
1. Connect those interested in the life sciences across campus.
2. Provide educational events and programs related to biology and biotechnology
3. Improve member networking to obtain research positions both on and off campus
ODK National Leadership Honor Society
Omicron Delta Kappa, WPI circle, is the local chapter of the National Leadership Honor Society. Its primary goals are threefold: to recognize accomplished leaders on campus, to further develop the leadership skills of its members, and to promote good leadership practice on campus.
