Year in Review

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I went with the Scholars to a local corn maze this October, which was tons of fun!  There was a hay ride, free mini-pumpkins, a petting zoo and some delicious food.  Not to mention, there was a massive corn cannon!  I really enjoyed getting to know some of my fellow scholars, and getting some much needed time in the great outdoors.

 

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I attended a Scholars’ event at COSI this year, where I spent a lot of time with my fellow Scholars, enjoying a reminder of where many of us first developed a passion for learning.  I have fond memories at the COSI centers in both Toledo and Columbus, so it was great to get to experience some of my favorite exhibits again.

G.O.A.L.S.

Global Awareness: Students cultivate and develop their appreciation for diversity and each individual’s unique differences.  I am currently a proud student in the Modern Greek program here at OSU, in an effort to learn more about my roots.  I am also a member of HeForShe, a feminist group on campus.  I hope to keep an open mind as I make my journey through college.
Original Inquiry: Honors & Scholars students understand the research process by engaging in experiences ranging from in-class scholarly endeavors to creative inquiry projects to independent experiences with top researchers across campus and in the global community.
Academic Enrichment: Honors & Scholars students pursue academic excellence through rigorous curricular experiences beyond the university norm both in and out of the classroom.
Leadership Development: Honors & Scholars students develop leadership skills that can be demonstrated in the classroom, in the community, in their co-curricular activities, and in their future roles in society.  As a senior in high school, I developed as a leader through my time as a section leader in the drum line and as Speaker of the House for my high school’s annual model congress.  I hope to keep this up by finding organizations around campus that engage and interest me, where I can try to become a leader and organizer.
Service Engagement: Honors & Scholars students commit to service to the community.  I have exhibited this for years in my service at the Toledo Zoo as an educator, and plan to continue with my engagement through organizations in Columbus such as The Ronald McDonald House.

Career

Nicholas Youngblood

88 W Woodruff Avenue * Columbus, OH 43210 * youngblood.27@osu.edu * (419) 349-8058

EDUCATION

The Ohio State University                                                                                       Columbus, Ohio

Bachelor of Science, major in Zoology                                                               Expected May 2020

Minor in Music                                                                                                                    GPA: N/A

RELEVANT COURSES

  • General Chemistry 1210 with Labs

RELEVANT SKILLS

  • Use of Centrifuge
  • Taking Measurements
  • Extraction
  • Titration

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Toledo Zoo                                                                                                                    Toledo, Ohio

Park Operations Exhibit Staff                                                                             June 2016 – Present

  • Educate zoo visitors through presentations and informal discussion to stimulate interest in the natural world
  • Use exhibits and live animals to encourage visitor interaction and engagement
  • Protect animal comfort and wellbeing by maintaining careful surveillance in interactive exhibits
  • Set up and facilitate zoo events

ZOOTeen Volunteer                                                                                            June 2012 – October 2016

  • Educated zoo visitors through presentations and informal discussion to stimulate interest in the natural world
  • Used exhibits, live animals, animal remains, and other educational aids to encourage visitor interaction and engagement
  • Served the community through outreach and education projects, including food drives, metro park maintenance, and charity assistance
  • Set up and facilitated zoo sponsored events

ACTIVITIES

  • Musicians’ Collective at Ohio State (2016)
  • HeforShe at Ohio State (2016)
  • Bio Sci Scholars at Ohio State (2016)

Artifacts

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Here is a photograph of me (far right) on stage during the finale of Children of Eden, one of the many musicals I was in during high school.  I have always been very passionate about the performing arts, being an active member of my school’s choir and band, and an avid participant in community theater.  Music in particular is my favorite creative outlet.

About Me

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Hello!  My name is Nicholas Youngblood.  I graduated from Anthony Wayne High School in Whitehouse, Ohio; class of 2016.  I am currently a freshman Zoology major at The Ohio State University, with plans to go to Veterinary School.  My goal is to become a veterinarian at a zoo, thanks to the years I spent volunteering and working at the Toledo Zoo as an educator.  Animals are very special to me, and I love to share my knowledge with others, in hopes of helping them understand the beauty of our natural world.  I’m also working on a Music minor, as music has always been my second passion behind animals.