Hello! My name is Claire Hinterschied, and I’m a freshman here at Ohio State. I’m from Grove City, Ohio, which is a suburb just south of Columbus. I’m majoring in neuroscience and minoring in music, and I’m excited to be part of the Biological Sciences Scholars Program! I look forward to getting involved on campus and giving back to the community through volunteer work this year. As of right now, I plan on pursuing a career in either medicine or teaching, and at some point I’d like to participate in undergraduate research. I’m interested in how the brain processes music and I’d like to explore the possibilities of teaching and relaying information about biology and chemistry through musical connections and representations.
I graduated from Grove City High School in June of 2017. In high school, I played the trumpet in my school’s marching band, concert band, and orchestra. I also sang in my school’s choir and participated in OMEA All-State Band for two years. Music has always been a big part of my life, and I’m interested in participating in some ensembles here at Ohio State as well as getting involved with the Music Cognition Lab, which explores how the brain interprets music. I also volunteered at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in the Siblings’ Clubhouse. I cared for and interacted with the siblings of patients in the hospital, which was both a very humbling and eye-opening experience.
I chose to be part of the Biological Sciences Scholars Program in order to enrich my educational experiences at Ohio State. I want to grow both in and outside of the classroom. Bio Sci allows me to do this by allowing me to make connections with peers who share similar interests as me and providing me with ample opportunities to get involved/volunteer in the community.