Alumna Profile: Kelsey Hughes
Kelsey Hughes’ biochemistry major gave her the experience to pursue a Ph.D. in molecular biology at Princeton University.
“My time at Alma gave me a great deal of hands-on laboratory and research experience,” the 2009 graduate says.
That research experience allowed her to work on several different projects, including a summer National Science Foundation Research for Undergraduates Experience program at the University of Michigan.
“Had I not come to Alma I don’t think I would be involved in nearly as many activities outside of class or have become so involved with independent research projects. ”
The campus size originally drew Hughes to Alma, and she was impressed with the welcoming campus atmosphere and professor-student interaction.
“Had I not come to Alma I don’t think I would be involved in nearly as many activities outside of class or have become so involved with independent research projects,” she says.
She served as president and vice president of Chi Epsilon Mu, the chemistry honorary and was a member of Phi Sigma Sigma, Panhellenic Council and Order of Omega. She also was the Class of 2009 Representative to the Board of Trustees.
