Dr.
Dana Crumley, Pharmacist
crum0039@tc.umn.edu
1995 –
BS Zoology, UW-Madison
2000 – Doctor
of Pharmacy, University
of Minnesota
I
learned that hard
work and persistence
are very important.
I also learned
that sometimes you
just have to relax
and let things go.
Marcia
Slomowitz, Physician
1971
– BA History,
UW-Madison
1973 – BA
Zoology, UW-Madison
1977 – MD,
UW-Madison
1997 – MS,
Harvard
Eugene
R Grether, MD, Physician
(retired)
1938
– BA Zoology,
UW-Madison
1943 – MD,
UW-Madison
Intern
California Hospital
L.A. Resident Santa Monica
Hospital.
US Army 1943-1947,
mostly Lt. Belvoir,
VA. (no overseas
service; luckily
the war ended when
the atom bomb stopped
Japan, for I was
Batillion Surg 373rd
Engineers, scheduled
for the invasion
that never took
place.)
Dorothy
Lill Larson, MD,
retired
1942
– BEd, Southern
Illinois Normal
University at Carbondale
1945 – MS
Zoology, UW-Madison
1949 – MD,
University of Illinois
Medical School
Interned
at US Marine Hospital
in San Fransisco;
then spent 1 year
at US Marine Hospital
in Galverton, Texas. Spent 35+ years in
family practice
in Mascoutah Il. Secret
– don’t
expect help from
faculty members
– learn to
be self-sufficient
early in life.
Abraham Sunshine,
MD, Physician –
clinical pharmacology
1948
– BA, UW-Madison
1949 – MA
Zoology, UW-Madison
My
research work with
RK Meyer was the
____ to do clinical
research as a physician
and to evaluate
critically information
in the treatment
of patients.
Bernhard
J Schumacher, MD,
Internal Medicine
Physician (retired)
bcchum@execpc.com
1950 – BS
Zoology, UW-Madison
1954 – MD,
Marquette University
I
was accepted at
Marquette University
while in my Junior
year at UW.
A role model
was a family member
who was a physician.
While a student,
I selected courses
in the dept of zoology
that would assist
my future years
in medical school
i.e. Anatomy, comparative
anatomy, histology,
embryology, endocrinology,
etc.
All of which
were taught by excellent
faculty, including
Dr. Noland who could
sketch with both
hands at once –
unforgettable!!
Medical school began in 1950 and I felt was more relevant
because of my training in the Dept of Zoology.
The clinical years were challenging. Experiencing caring for diseases I had never
heard of in my fellow humans, and too often death! I did graduate as a doctor of medicine second in my class!
My
wife is a graduate
of UW Nursing school
(1951), as was my
daughter later.
I am further
blessed because
my youngest daughter
attended UW Medical
School and now is
a practicing Radiologist
and mother!
David R Farley,
MD, General Surgeon
farley.david@mayo.edu
1982
– BS Zoology,
UW-Madison
1988 – MD,
UW-Madison
I did nine months of volunteer work with my uncle (a general
surgeon) as a UW undergrad and have never looked back.
Richard
M Shore, M.D., Asst.
Professor of Radiology
Kathleen M Kadow,
Pediatrician
kmkadow@hotmail.com
1990
– BS Zoology,
UW-Madison
1996 – MD,
University of Maryland
at Baltimore
1999 – MPH,
George Washington
University
I have taken a fairly
standard path: UW-Madison
graduate 1990 with
a BS in Zoology
after completing
the Biocore curriculum
– then lived
abroad for 1 yr
and worked outside
of my training.
Then to Medical
school at Univ of
Maryland and residency
training in NY in
pediatrics.
I am currently
working as a General
Academic Pediatric
Fellow, focusing
mostly on community
issues and working
on an MPH.
There is no “secret recipe” – at least that I’ve found! I enjoyed my time at Madison and wish that I
could have realized at that time how many tremendous teachers there were and
are. I am now getting to the point
where I am the “teacher”, and it is much more difficult than I
anticipated. Biocore, as I recall,
especially focused on the student-teacher relationship. It is not so much what you are learning/teaching,
more importantly it is how you are teaching/learning. And the skills you are acquiring. These skills of BOTH learning and teaching will serve you well in
whatever career path you choose.
Andrew
M Wilke, MD, Family
Practice Physician
1992 –
B? Zoology, UW-Madison
1997 – MD,
UW-Madison
2000 – Residency,
Southern New Mexico
Family Practice
Andrew
married Sara in
June of 1993. Their
first child is due
March 2001. He
is now in private
practice in Las
Cruces, NM.
Northwestern
University Medical
School and Children’s
Memorial Hospital
1971 –
BS Zoology, UW-Madison
1975 – MD,
University of Michigan
rshare@northwestern.edu
Michail A Volz,
M.D. Physician –
allergy, asthma
and immunology
MVOLZ55610@aol.com
1980 –
BS Zoology, UW-Madison
1988 – MD
Internal Medicine
– University
of Miami
1992 – Fellowship:
Allergy/Immunology
– National
Jewish Hospital
My
current career and
interests center
around critical
thinking in determining
how people develop
clinical manifestations
by considering the
pathophysiology
involved.
This is important
in each individual,
especially those
with rare and unique
immunologic disorders
as well as in medico-legal
cases, as well as
work-related problems.
The critical
thinking necessary
to understand this
and consider treatments
and order tests
were fostered during
my time at UW.
An important
piece of this thinking
includes important
consideration to
consider, question,
and evaluate for
myself if their
diagnoses are important
to my work and if
it is valid.
I believe
this allows me to
continue to improve
myself and to be
the best possible
physician I can.
Robert
Palmer, DO, Physician
1991 –
BS Zoology, UW-Madison
1999 – DO,
College of Osteopathic
Medicine of the
Pacific Western
University of Health
Sciences
After
graduating from
UW, I worked in
a physician’s
office at the lowest
level, gradually
working my way up
to clinical research
coordinator.
Along the
way, I took post-baccalaureate
classes in science
(pathobiology specifically)
while applying for
medical school.
It was a physician-employer who told me about osteopathy and
suggested I learn more. This opened up
a whole side of medicine which is largely unknown to most.
The dept of zoology and the many energetic instructors with
whom I worked clearly had an impact on my career, mainly in fostering an
inquisitiveness that persists in me today.
Emily Barrows, PA-C, Physician Assistant in Dermatology
1994
– BS Zoology,
UW-Madison
1997 – BMS
Physician Assistant
Studies, Midwestern
University
I did lots of volunteer work at Meriter Hospital and UW
Hospital in Madison during my undergrad years.
After graduation, I worked at the UW Dept of Genetics while I applied to
physician assistant school. I think the
volunteer work was a critical part of my acceptance to PA school. I was lucky to be accepted the same year I
applied. If students are “pre-health
profession” at all, I would not only recommend volunteer work, but a variety of
it as well. I split my hours in
pediatrics, ER, physical therapy, etc.
It was time well spent!
After
graduation, I practiced
as a Physician Assistant
in Internal Medicine
for 2 years, and
now I’ve been
in Dermatology for
nearly a year.
It was a
great career choice,
and I highly recommend
it.
T here’s
lots of flexibility
and opportunity.
Needless
to say, my zoology
degree provided
me the foundation
I needed!
Scott R Singel,
Flight Nurse Pegasus
Flight Opes.
srs4v@virginia.edu
1998
– BA Zoology,
UW-Madison
1999 – MSN,
ACNP, University
of Virginia
For me, the Recombinant DNA lab in Cellular Biology
validated the mechanics of the theory of evolution. Genetic material assembled in random combinations produced
included a combination that was congruent with survival in the environment that
we provided. In a sense, evolution in a
test tube. Knowledge of physiology and
anatomy are useful on a daily basis.
However, my knowledge of chemistry, genetics and cellular biology is
especially useful in teaching the why of pathophysiologies. For example, I have compiled a lecture on
shock that I have presented many times to conferences including pre-hospital
personnel. By extending the effects of
the perfusion defecit to the mitochondria, I can explain the shift to anaerobic
metabolism that evolves as a systemic acidosis. I believe that understanding the why makes it easier to remember
the what and how.
Biochemistry, population biology, even physiological psychology
have all been useful in learning and teaching the concepts of nursing, human
pathophysiology and medicine. To be
honest, I was not an especially great zoology student. I started graduate studies in biology at the
University of Virginia and discovered two things. An appreciation for the undergraduate program at UW and that I
was pretty average at graduate biology.
I did not really like being alone so much, in the library, in the lab,
studying. I knew that average was not
good enough to succeed in academics, so after talking to Oscar Miller, the
dept. head, about it I enrolled in nursing school as their first 2nd
degree student. It has gone pretty well
since and I will always appreciate what the UW Dept of Zoology gave to me. Thank You!
For
some reason, I had
a terrible time
in comparative anatomy
and organic chemistry.
I just am
not good at rote
memory.
Since graduating
from Wisconsin in
1977, I have taken
coursework in both
with great success.
In organic
chemistry, the key
was simply learning
a bookkeeping technique
called “electron
pushing”. After
that, organic chemistry
made complete sense.
Perhaps this
approach would work
with other students.
Dr.
Donald F. Prehn,
Dentist (retired)
prehndf@aol.com
1949
– BS Zoology,
UW-Madison
1953 – DDS,
Marquette University
School of Dentistry
I used the education I received in getting my BS in Zoology
at UW-Madison as the excellent foundation in subsequently attaining my dental
degree.
I have always appreciated that my undergraduate experience
had enough flexibility in electives to allow me courses for a well-rounded
education beyond my degree requirements that intense post-graduate education
could not permit.
Being the second of three generations of University of
Wisconsin graduates who have post-graduate degrees in the medical field, I can
attest for all of them the value of our University of Wisconsin experience.
During
my career in dentistry,
I have always been
active in the community.
Besides professional
organizations, I
have been active
in boy scouts (from
Scout Master to
Council President),
promoted community
by belonging to
Chamber of Commerce
and Central Wausau
Progress, Advisory
Board to the University
of Wisconsin Marathon
Center, Performing
Arts Foundation
supporter, my church
and other organizations. Even
in retirement Ienjoy
serving on Boards
such as the Marathon
County Historical
Society (Vice-President),
Pine Grove Cemetery
Board, and membership
in American Legion
to name a few. Community
service gives back
to my community
what it has given
to me.
Dr. Henry
E. Zimmerman, Dentist
1973
– BS Zoology,
UW-Madison
1977 – DDS,
Marquette University
School of Dentistry
I had applied to 8 medical schools during my senior year of
UW. Having not heard by Christmas a
friend at Marquette encouraged me to apply to Marquette’s Dental School. I was accepted there within the month.
Peter
J. Sheild, DDS,
Dentist
1981
– BA Zoology,
UW-Madison
1985 – DDS,
Marquette University
School of Dentistry
My experience
in the Zoology department
was the foundation
on which my dental
career was built.
It provided
me an opportunity
to problem solve,
interact with other
students, and be
challenged academically.
I remember
the faculty and
staff as being patient,
willing to offer
help and assistance,
and dedicated to
bringing out the
best in their students. The
diverse curriculum
aided me in my dental
school years and
I felt well-prepared
because of my course
load within the
zoology department.
Thanks.
Dr.
Harry J. Wilkins,
Dentist (retired)
valianarci@aol.com
1939 –
BA Zoology, UW-Madison
1943 – DDS,
Marquette University
School of Dentistry
Shawn
Hook, Veterinarian
shawnhookdvm@yahoo.com
1995
– Zoology,
UW-Madison
1999 – DVM,
UW-Madison School
of Veterinary Medicine
I
basically just rode
it out. After graduation it
took some time to
make the transition
from school to my
career.
At first
it still felt like
I should be going
to school each morning. Performing my career
was a scary thing
to do alone vs.
having a prof/doctor
watching over your
shoulder all the
time. Eventually it was
great to be calling
the shots on your
own, but it was
a great responsibility
as well.
Madison and
the university taught
the core of what
I am as a professional.
Of course
I always continue
to learn through
experience and continuing
education. So
as far as how I
made the transition,
like I said, I just
rode it out.
I do not
know if this was
the answer you were
looking for, but
it is my response. Thanks.
Suzanne
(Harms) Weniger,
Adoption Counselor
Wisconsin Humane
Society
sandgnats@earthlink.net
1995
– BS Zoology,
UW-Madison
Immediately after receiving my BS degree in Zoology I
returned home to look for work. At
first I waitressed, just to pay the bills as I searched. I soon made contact at this job to take a part-time
job also at a pet store. I needed
“hands-on” experience with animals if I wanted to work near animals in the
future. I wasn’t much into being a
salesperson, but I learned a lot about exotic birds during the nine months at
the pet store.
I soon received
a job as an Animal
Care Technician
at the Wisconsin
Humane Society.
I planned
on this being temporary.
However,
after a year, where
I learned a lot
about cat, dog and
small animal behavior
through experience,
training at work
and conferences,
I was starting to
feel domestic animals
was where I wanted
to be as far as
my work. I was promoted to
Dog Evaluation Coordinator,
where I learned
even more about
dog behavior and
training.
After another
year, I started
work as an Adoption
Counselor. I
have been with the
Wisconsin Humane
Society for 4 years
now.
I work with
animals and potential
adopters to make
good “matches”. I
love my job, and
I still find I learn
more about animals
everyday I work.
My advice
is to always be
open to learn more!!
Absorb any
information you
get and apply it. Working with animals
daily is a reward
in and of itself.
Gabriel S. Gross,
Attorney
gsgross@students.wisc.edu
1998
– BS Zoology,
UW-Madison
2001 – JD
Law, UW-Madison
Leaving an undergraduate
science curriculum
for law school was
a sudden and somewhat
unexpected change.
Nonetheless,
I have found my
biology background
particularly useful,
mainly in the field
of intellectual
property law. My science background
has helped me stand
out in a field dominated
by former humanities
students, and has
been a tremendous
asset. I’d
enjoy the opportunity
to discuss non-science
career paths with
interested undergrads.
Martha
Milanowski, Attorney
1992
– BS Zoology,
UW-Madison
1998 – JD,
UW-Madison
Upon graduating with a degree in Zoology, I interned as a
naturalist at Trees for Tomorrow Natural Resources Center. That internship led to full-time employment
as a staff naturalist and editor of a natural resources newspaper. I eventually became more interested in the
legal perspective on environmental issues and decided to go to law school. I now work on a variety of legal issues,
including the areas of forestry and water resources, land use planning and
zoning.
I highly recommend an internship, either while still a
student or post-grad. I would also encourage
students not to shy away from seasonal work, if the experience will be a means
to an ultimate goal.
I anticipate
I am not the typical
“Zoology”
grad. However,
my training in the
sciences is an ever-present
aid in my chosen
field.
In addition,
living in Northern
Wisconsin, I regularly
get out on the water
and use the observation
skills I honed in
my ecology classes. Birding
remains my passion!
Jerome
F Wermuth, Executive
Assistant to the
Chancellor
wermuth@calumet.purdue.edu
1957
– BS, UW-Madison
1960 – MS,
UW-Madison
1968 – PhD,
Indiana
I
am at the end of
a career and will
be retiring soon
from academia.
Rule 1
– Stay nosy. Ask questions. Lots of questions.
Rule 2
– Take chances. I guarantee you will
crash and burn some of the time, but not all of the time.
Rule 3
– For godsake if you are not enjoying what you are doing – do something else!
Rule 4
– Whatever you do, do it as best you can.
Be passionate about what you do.
Rule 5
– Ignore the carping critics. They will
always be with you, but they’re not worth a second of your
valuable time.
Joel D Oppenheim,
Associate Dean for
Graduate Studies
NYU School of Medicine
oppenj01@popmail.med.nyu.edu
1965 –
BS Zoology, UW-Madison
1968 – MS,
Loyola University
1970 – PhD,
Loyola University
My undergraduate
advisor was Seymour
Abrahamson who convinced
me to follow a career
in science (but
not fruit fly genetics
once he found out
I was color blind).
Dr. Eugene R.
Katz, Professor,
Dept of Molecular
Genetics and Microbiology,
and Associate
Dean, College of
Arts and Sciences
SUNY at Stony Brook
ekatz@notes.cc.SUNYSB.edu
1962 –
BS Zoology, UW-Madison
1969 – PhD,
Univ of Cambridge,
England
After
leaving Madison
I began graduate
school in the Biology
dept of Brown University.
After four
years I was fortunate
to be awarded a
US Churchill Foundation
scholarship to go
to Cambridge University.
I stayed
there 2 ½ years
and received my
PhD from Cambridge,
working in the laboratory
of Dr. Sydney Brenner.
I returned
to the US and spent
two years at Braudis
University as a
Post-Doc working
in the laboratory
of Dr. Maurice Sussman.
After Brandis
I took up a position
as Asst. Prof at
SUNY Stony Brook
where I have remained
the last 30 years.
I am currently
Professor in the
Dept of Molecular
Genetics and Microbiology.
I also served
8 years as Dean
of the Division
of Biological Sciences
and I am currently
Associate Dean of
the College of Arts
and Sciences.
Dr. Joy Nystrom
Mast, Professor
of Biogeography
joy_mast@nau.edu
1989 –
BS Zoology/Geography,
UW-Madison
1991 – MA,
University of Colorado-Boulder
1993 – PhD,
University of Colorado-Boulder
By working on a undergraduate honors degree in zoology (and
geography), I was able to design and implement original research working with
individual faculty (Dr. Ed Beales and Dr Tom Vale). This year-long experience allowed focused attention with UW
faculty and an opportunity to experience field work, data analysis, and
scientific write-up of results. The
Honors Program was a great preparation for graduate school, as well as
professional exposure to zoology and the department’s excellent faculty.
Nina Stromgren
Allen, Professor
of Botany
Director
of Cellular and
Milecular Imaging
Facility
North Carolina State
University
Nina_allen@ncsu.edu
1957 –
BS Zoology, UW-Madison
1970 – MS,
University of Maryland,
College Park
1973 – PhD,
University of Maryland,
College Park
I believe I have done that before. I want to report that Robert Jackson Williams, BS 1953, MS 1959
(John Emlen), died October 1999 in Bethesda, Md. His career was spent as a cryobiologist – except for the hears he
worked for Dept of Botany, UW-Madison as a photographer. Bob worked for the American Red Cross for
many years. He leaves Erik R Williams
and Harriet Dudley –born in Madison and Kelsey Ballantine.
PS.
I was married
to Bob Williams
from 1958-1970.
John
A Rhude, High School
Science Teacher
rhude@ahs.K12.wi.us
1989
– BS Zoology,
UW-Madison
1992 – Teacher
Certification, Northern
Michigan University
Now – MS Environmental
Science, UW-Stevens
Point
Following graduation from Madison I moved to East Lansing,
MI to pursue graduate studies in anatomy and or fisheries. Worked for Michigan State University
fisheries department for a few months.
Ended up with a Lab Tech job at Neogen Corporation, Lansing, MI. Worked for 2 years as a Biotech Lab
Researcher. Went back to school,
Northern Michigan University, to get teacher certification. Now certified in Biology and chemistry.
While at Madison, I followed in two older brothers’
footsteps and took comparative anatomy with Dr. William Burns. Dr. Burns is by far the best teacher I have
ever had. His attention to detail was
amazing. As he would often say in
“Burns words or no words.” I became an
undergraduate TA for Dr. Burns as were my two older brothers, and that
experience teaching eventually led me to pursue a teaching degree.
The university
needs more professors
like Dr. Burns,
those who take pride
in their ability
to teach as well
as do research.
Barbara
Rogers Stinson,
Teacher/Choral Director
(retired)
1946 –
BA, Smith College/UW-Madison
1948 – MA,
UW-Madison
Joseph
Antonie, High School
Biology Teacher,
Chairman Science
Dept, Honor Coordinator,
Athletic Director,
Senior Class Advisor,
Caps and Gowns Committee
1948
– BA, UW-Madison
1951 – MA,
UW-Madison
Before World War II I was an L&S student with the
intention of becoming a teacher, so I had a few credits in the school of
Education plus those in zoology and botany.
In July of ’41 I became an infantryman in the military. An opportunity came to take a test to
transfer to the Air Corps, and go to school to become a pilot, navigator, or
bombardier. I passed the test and
attended both bombardier and navigation school, earned a commission, and served
as the navigator on a B-17, flying out of Africa and Italy.
At the conclusion of the war, I returned to the university
to take advantage of the 54 months of schooling I was entitled to for having
served 4 ½ years in the military.
Therefore, I had plenty of time to sample a variety of zoological and
botanical offerings. So many in fact
that I accumulated so many credits that I was close to satisfying the
requirements for a MA. Dr Noland, bless
his soul, advised me to stay on at the University to pursue my MA in Zoo and
complete the credits needed for a teacher’s certificate.
In the process, I learned wonderful lessons from people like
Aldo Leopold, James Crow, John Lilly and others on what a good teacher is. In addition, I was blessed with many
intangibles that help one to relate to students and make them want to do
well. Even to this day, twenty plus
years after my retirement, I am asked to attend their class reunions, receive
letters and pictures telling and showing events in their lives, and telling me
that my influence played a major role in their selection of a career.
I
had numerous offerings
of jobs that paid
a great deal more
than teaching, but
I’m glad that
I stayed in the
classroom. I
think I used my
life to make a positive
difference in the
lives of a multitude
of young people,
gained many friends,
and have lots of
wonderful memories.
One in particular
comes to mind.
A potential
drop out, to whom
I gave a “second
chance” –
on graduation night
as he walked across
the stage, came
over to me, gave
me a hug and whispered
in my ear, “If
it wasn’t
for you, Mr Antonie,
I wouldn’t
be here tonight.”
– Sorry this
is so long.
I do want
to thank the Zoology
Dept for offering
such a diverse course
offerings, so that
guys like me could
become well trained
to teach our young
people
Ruth
L Hine, retired
Department of Natural
Resources
1944 –
BA, Connecticut
College
1947 – MA,
UW-Madison
1952 – PhD,
UW-Madison
Upon
finishing my coursework
for a PhD, I was
hired as a Conservation
Aid with the Wisconsin
Conservation Department. I
stayed with the
Dept (which later
became the DNR)
36 years gradually
advancing from Conservation
Aid through several
positions within
the Research Bureau,
culminating in attaining
title and responsibility
of Supervisor of
Research Publications,
which involved conferences
with biologists,
editing manuscripts,
preparing them for
publication and
distribution.
A totally
satisfying and enjoyable
career!
Robin
E Jung, Wildlife
Biologist
US Geological Survey
robin_jung@usgs.gov
1985
– BA Biological
Sciences, Indiana
University
1990 – MS
Zoology, UW-Madison
1996 – PhD
Zoology, UW-Madison
A postdoc at USGS Lab writing a government report led to
another USGS postdoc working on amphibian monitoring, which led to a full-time
position continuing amphibian research and monitoring.
Allison Fraser,
Environmental Consultant
ambfraser@hotmail.com
1999
– BS Zoology/BAC,
UW-Madison
Internship
with consulting
company, study abroad
program on tropical
ecology, networking.
Catherine H.
Ream, Consultant
for outdoor recreation
and Owner
Venture West Vacations
Tarn@selway.umt.edu
1960 –
BS, UW-Madison
1963 – MS,
UW-Madison
1967 – PhD,
UW-Madison
I feel very fortunate to have gotten a very strong
Zoology/Ecology background from some of the best instructors at U of WI Madison
in the 1960’s.
Dr.
Thomas F Hartman
IBM Research
1957
– Psychology/Zoology,
UW-Madison
1961 – PhD
Psychology, UW-Madison
Tom died May 27, 1988
Wendy Istvanick,
Systems Architech/Consultant
wendyi@thoughtworks.com
1988 –
Zoology, UW-Madison
1993 – MS
Computer Sciences,
UW-Madison
When
I first graduated,
I went immediately
to graduate school.
Between the
fact that I needed
a break from school
and I was bored
because some of
my classes were
very repetitive
of what I had already
learned at Wisconsin,
I decided to leave
after 1 semester.
I came back
to Madison and took
a lab tech position
in a Toxicology
lab.
The work
was interesting
but I needed more
and was not sure
about working with
nasty chemicals
and radioactivity
long term. Since
part of my job had
been analyzing lots
of lab data and
since I had taken
some undergraduate
computer classes,
I decided to apply
to graduate school
in Computer Sciences. It
was a great decision
as 1 yr. After getting
my masters, I took
a position with
my current company. I
have been there
more than five years
and don’t
plan on leaving.
This is almost
unheard of in the
computer profession.
Although
my career does not
involve much of
the specifics I
learned in Zoology,
I feel it gave me
a good foundation
and added to my
appreciation of
life in general.
Plus, it
really taught me
how to think, which
is the most important
thing to learn in
school. As
a matter of fact,
just today I met
another BioCore
alum and we reminisced
about sorting Macaroni. I
guess in summary
I would say learn
to think and don’t
be afraid of changing
careers either right
out of school or
down the road.
Michael Oakes,
Artistic Director,
Actor
liveoakes@hotmail.com
1984 –
Zoology/Psychology,
UW-Madison
1992 – Conservation
Biology, IES UW-Madison
Do what your heart most longs to do. Do not feel trapped by your degree field.
Kathryn
Krueger –
retired Endangered
Species Biologist,
Now student of veterinary medicine
1991
– BS Zoology,
UW-Madison
Frederick Langheim,
MD/PhD Student
Lang0134@mail.ahc.umn.edu
19?? –
BS Zoology/English,
UW-Madison
1999 – NIH
IRTA and graduate
courses
Now – MD/PhD
Minnesota
Following
my interests paid
off. There are remarkable
under-publicized
post-undergraduate
research opportunities
at the NIH.
Sarah
A Hopfensperger,
Graduate Student
1998
– BS Zoology,
UW-Madison
Now – MS,
University of Charleston,
SC
Well, I can’t necessarily say I’m experiencing huge amounts
of success right now, but I’m well on my way.
After graduating with a BS degree in Zoology at the UW in 1998, I am a 2nd
year graduate student in Marine Biology at the University of Charleston,
SC. I hold the Limnology department and
it’s faculty partially responsible for cultivating in me a love for aquatic
ecosystems and their inhabitants.
Although the local resources are obviously only freshwater, the
department’s coursework nonetheless prepared me well for my current adventured
in the marine world. Ecology of Fishes,
Marine Biology, Invertebrate Zoology, Ecology, Ethology, and Genetics were just
a few of these courses. The Zoology
Department and Center for Limnology are lucky to have John Magnuson, Jim
Kitchell, Stan Dodson, Steve Carpenter, Monica Turner, and Emily Stanley
working for them – and the students are even luckier!
Terakeith Lertsburapa,
Masters Student
tlertsb@luc.edu
1998
– BS Zoology,
UW-Madison
Now – MS,
Loyola University
of Chicago
Gina
Marie Piscitelli,
Graduate Student
in Neuroscience
1991
– Zoology,
UW-Madison
Now – PhD,
UW-Madison
Well, quite honestly, I’m not so successful. I worked in academic positions at UW-Madison
for six years after I graduated. Lab
research and administration. From this
experience, I would suggest trying to get a job in the private sector after a
few years. Academic staff positions did
provide me with a few great opportunities though.
I also suggest taking advantage of as many opportunities
for research and field work as you can.
Finding out what you like the most and what you want to
do is the most important thing for you to do as an undergraduate. Trying as many specific things as you can in a broad field like
Zoology will help you aim you job search to the right/appropriate
areas.
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