About Me

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My name is Lucy Niermann. I’m from Oak Park, IL, a city just ten minutes from downtown Chicago. Living so close to the city I was able to experience many interesting experiences by going to different restaurants, cultural festivals, and simply exploring the city with my friends. I believe this has given me a better, more diverse mindset to view the rest of the world.  I am a first year at The Ohio State University, majoring in biology and minoring in dance. I am also a member of the STEM Exploration and Engagement program.

It was not until later in high school that I found my passion for the biological sciences. Senior year of high school I took AP Biology, in which my teacher who had once worked in a hospital, focused particularly on the medical applications of biology. I knew that biology was my favorite of the sciences, but that year I became more passionate about applications in the medical field. I haven’t yet narrowed my focus for the medical field quite yet. I declared a general biology major so I could have the opportunity to take different classes and further determine what I’m passionate about.

When I’m outside of class, I love to dance. I was a member of my high school’s Varsity dance team and was captain for two years, which greatly helped me improve my leadership skills. I also was a member of the school’s more traditional dance organization and took many classes at local studios. Dance is very important to me because it provides an artistic outlet into an otherwise STEM-filled life. The diverse experiences I had in Chicago instilled the value of diversity in me, so it’s important to me to keep my interests well-rounded.

I really wasn’t sure how I would continue to dance during my time at OSU. When speaking to my advisor at freshman orientation over the summer, I mentioned to her that I was thinking of declaring a dance minor. She loved the idea, and encouraged me to pursue my passion for dance. I am hoping that throughout my classes I can find a way to connect both areas of my studies. Even if the connection doesn’t provide a career path that I’m interested in, I believe it would be very beneficial to study the ways dance and medicine interact.

The Ohio State University is a great fit for me. The STEM Scholars program will provide resources and activities that will facilitate my academic growth and career application. OSU has a great dance program as well, so it will help me find a relief among my other rigorous courses. I’m very excited to learn about more opportunities to grow as a STEM Scholar and a dancer at The Ohio State University.

 

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