Faces of WISEST: Hannah Stormer

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Hannah Stormer

BSc

My first experience with WISEST was the Summer Research Program (SRP 2016). Growing up I had always been interested in the STEM fields but had no idea what they would look like as a career. During the WISEST summer research program I had the opportunity to work in a computing science lab, present a research poster, and talk to a wide variety of people interested in or involved in research – and I found I enjoyed every minute of it!

My experiences during the WISEST summer research program were a key factor in my decision to pursue a science career: two years later, I began my undergrad at the University of Alberta. I had enjoyed my first experience with research during SRP 2016, which motivated me to continue to be involved in research during my undergrad (I would highly recommend BIOL *98/*99). After graduating in 2021 (BSc Honors in Animal Biology) I started an MSc in Ecology at the University of Alberta studying the distribution and diversity of sowbugs (Isopoda: Oniscidea) in the province. I am grateful to WISEST for providing valuable hands-on experience and mentorship that started me off on a career in science