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Aaron Weisberger

Graduate Profile: Aaron Weisberger

Aaron Weisberger was drawn to the biology major because of the opportunity to combine classroom learning with hands-on experiences.

“The department teaches you in lecture but then it proves the lecture to you in lab,” the 2008 graduate says. “This program allowed me the opportunity to perform independent research at the undergraduate level.”

Weisberger was accepted to the University of Detroit Mercy Dental School.

Biology student Aaron Weisberger

Aaron Weisberger

“If I take anything out of my education it will be work ethic,” he says. “The Alma biology department is extremely challenging. I feel like I can tackle any task after my education here.”

Drawn here by the small class sizes and atmosphere of the school, he was captain of the Alma College lacrosse club team and a member of the Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity.

“Alma is an amazing school,” he says. “You really feel like people care about you here. It allowed me to grow as a person. I am more driven and productive than I ever imagined I could be.”

 

Students conducting research side-by-side with faculty has been an Alma legacy for generations. Alma students team up with faculty on scholarly research or to collaborate on creative or performing arts projects. An annual Honors Day features student presentations, performances and exhibits. Many students present such work at regional, national and international meetings.

 

Faculty Profile

Dr. David Clark

Dr. David Clark
Departments: Biology

Dr. David Clark’s research subjects watch TV. The unusual aspect is his subjects are usually spiders.

Clark, professor of biology, has dedicated his research to animal communication and the evolution of visual displays. His studies have focused mainly on the dimorphic jumping spider.