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To make a difference in the world someday

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To make a difference in the world someday

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...and is the reason why I am pursuing a degree in biology today

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Reading all of these posts has reminded me of why I'm still part of such a difficult major. I'm so proud of everyone for everything they've overcome and everythig they are doing now despite all the odds!!! We've got this guys!!!

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Eco evo majors are lucky when it comes to having professors who are genuinely enthusiastic about their field and who will sit down with you over a cup of coffee to talk about your life goals (ahem, Dr. Hughes and Dr. Bowler). So grateful to have mentors who are sources of inspiration and who push you to be a better student and scientist

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LOL I'm not even a Bio major but I clicked the link and wanted to join in on this. Here's a cool video though that gives me chills all the time and maybe relates to science? IDK you guys tell me I'm not the Bio major

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TIMELAPSE OF THE FUTURE: A Journey to the End of Time (4K)

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It is quite literally the foundation of everything in our world

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It is quite literally the foundation of everything in our world

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To play a small part in the global scientific community that attempts to understand the world a little better each day

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To play a small part in the global scientific community that attempts to understand the world a little better each day

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Let me introduce you to the WOMAN who inspired me to pursue bio. The inventor of CRISPR-Cas9 herself, MS. JENNIFER DOUDNA!!!

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Ever since I was a little girl, I always wanted to be a scientist who "did cool explosion experiments" and "helped make cures." It still stands true to this day but it is more realistic

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I would be lying if I didn't mention that Grey's Anatomy was a big reason for why I chose to study biology and pursue medicine

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I can also relate to the feeling of feeling useless and like an outsider when I started at UCI as undeclared. Over the years though, I’ve gained my own little family through bio and I couldn’t be more happy in the position I am today

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To be able to finally understand those memes on r/science

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To be able to finally understand those memes on r/science

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rip 😢

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The close-knit and encouraging community 

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The close-knit and encouraging community 

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Every bio professor I have had at UCI has strengthened my passion for continuing my study of biology, especially in my near future when I apply to grad school. I have met the most encouraging peers as a bio major and love the sense of community that science brings along with it

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The white coats in medicine and research are often thought to be symbols of power and authority. However, the white coats are a rite of passage that actually represent a unique contract to science, truth, and determination even in the midst of adversity and disbelief in science. I often remind myself that my long nights of studying and cramming for tests will be worth it when I get to stand among the diverse group of scientists and doctors who have earned their white coats

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As Aristotle alluded to, as is spoken of in "Nicomachean Ethics," when science and the arts are made subordinate to another aim such as military or money, it fundamentally alters them and changes their results and nature, moving from healthy diversity of discovery to a funnelled narrow view. Yet the sciences and the arts are born out of a feeling of goodness, "The good is that at which all things aim."

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When I started my first year at UCI, I was undeclared with no sense of what I wanted to do with my life. Somewhere along the way I decided to try taking classes for the biological sciences major... Man, was that one of the best choices I ever made in my life. I’ve had the privilege of learning under professors who’ve published groundbreaking research (shout-out to Dr. Hickok) and I’m fortunate to say that I’ve now been published in 2 scientific journals (working on #3)!  To think I had started at UCI feeling worthless and stupid for not knowing what I wanted to do for the rest of life to having found my life-long passion

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Scientists, researchers, data analysts, medical professionals, and public health officials form a major part of the backbone of society. The pandemic this year has made this fact very clear

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I like to think that one day, when we all fade to oblivion, our contributions to the scientific community will outlive us and continue to impact future generations of scientists. Therein lies the beauty of science...

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iykyk!

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A degree in the biological sciences is just one of the many stepping stones to my path to medical school. The opportunities that I have had in the field of biology have taught me so much about human connection

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A world without science is a dark and bleak world

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A world without science is a dark and bleak world

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Biology has opened my eyes to all that is possible

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“Biology is the most powerful technology ever created. DNA is software, protein are hardware, and cells are factories” - Arvind Gupta

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Reading all of these responses has reminded me how much of an impact biology has on the world and how it can be applied in so many different ways

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science opens the door to discovery and the ability to save and impact lives

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There is always more to learn and discover

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There is always more to learn and discover

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Science is ever-changing

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To emulate the actions of powerful women before me 

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To emulate the actions of powerful women before me 

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To help my community during public health crises

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To help my community during public health crises

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To study the microcosm and the macrocosm

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To study the microcosm and the macrocosm

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In fact, I hate to break it to the other guy but mitochondria is NOT the powerhouse of the cell

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According to a groundbreaking study published Wednesday in Science Magazine , mitochondria are not, as previously thought, the powerhouses of the cell. The discovery was made by researchers within the Department of Biology at Harvard University. Professor Scien Tist, head of a team studying stem cell transplants before happening upon the this much larger discovery, explained, "You know, for years now we've thought that mitochondria were really important to cell function, going so far as to call them the powerhouses of the cell. But our research now shows that mitochondria are not actually that big of a deal."

Mitochondria, the focus of biology curricula across the nation, was long thought to serve an important function within the cell, producing ATP and regulating cellular respiration, along with controlling metabolism. However, the latest research shows that mitochondria are "actually pretty insignificant." Said Professor Tist, "I would probably liken mitochondria to the appendix or wisdom teeth - they're there, but gosh, they're not really doing a whole lot."

The discovery is expected to ruin the careers of many biologists, who now are left with little to study. Said one Whitman biology professor, wearing a paper bag to assure anonymity, "I'm honestly still reeling. My entire life is built around the central tenet of biology: mitochondria kindle the flame of cellular life. But now ... I ... I'm lost."

Added the professor, as he walked to the trashcan to throw away both his wedding ring and his doctoral dissertation, "At this point, I'm starting to question all of my life choices - even my marriage. In my wedding vows to my wife, I told her that we're all just out in the world searching for our own metaphorical mitochondria, and that my cells would always respire because of her. But what good is any of that now?"

Many senior biology majors at Whitman have also been forced to retool following the announcement. One biology thesis, entitled "Powerhouse tendencies in cell mitochondria," is not only moot, but in fact entirely invalid. Another, "How mighty is your chondria? A statistical analysis of mitochondrion strength" was found in myriad tattered little pieces on Ankeny field. The author, who spoke from her newfound hiding place deep in the basement of the science building, told The Pioneer, "I'm less worried about not graduating and more worried about the possibility that biology can't just be boiled down into one pithy, simplistic expression. I mean shit!"

The news has forced students across academic disciplines to question not only what they consider fact and fiction, and many are wondering if their field is next in line for such a shake-up. Others, though, are less sympathetic. Said one Politics major, "I feel for those bio folks, I really do. But I'm not too worried personally. I mean, c'mon, it's not like someone is suggesting that not everything is a social construct designed to reinforce existing power structures. Now would be really earth-shattering!"

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Breaking News: Mitochondria NOT the Powerhouse of the Cell

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According to a groundbreaking study published Wednesday in Science Magazine, mitochondria are not, as previously thought, the powerhouses of the cell. The discovery was made by researchers within the Department of Biology at Harvard University. Professor Scien Tist, head of a team studying stem cell transplants before happening upon the this much larger discovery, explained,...

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“The good thing about science is that it’s true whether or not you believe in it.”

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To be at the forefront of research in my field!

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To be at the forefront of research in my field!

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To be a part of something much bigger than myself

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To be a part of something much bigger than myself

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We all need a little bio in our lives!

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if there’s one thing biology has taught me 

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if there’s one thing biology has taught me 

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MITOCHONDRIA IS THE POWERHOUSE OF THE CELL

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Even as a bio sci undergrad, you are given the opportunity to make real world impact and add to the scientific community

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“I love science, and it pains me to think that so many are terrified of the subject or feel that choosing science means you cannot also choose compassion, or the arts, or be awed by nature. Science is not meant to cure us of mystery, but to reinvent and reinvigorate it.”
― Robert Sapolsky

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Despite the fact that I have a love hate relationship with bio sci, I am always glad to be studying within a major that is working towards saving lives 💗

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Quite literally!

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Studying neurobiology has opened my eyes to how much we rely on the field of science

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It’s that scientists, researchers, public health officials, and medical professionals are now needed more than ever...

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A simple but addictive game. Start with four basic items and use them to find dinosaurs, unicorns and spaceships!

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Biology is pleasantly (and sometimes unpleasantly) unpredictable

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Biology is pleasantly (and sometimes unpleasantly) unpredictable

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In bio, everything is complicated and just when you think you understand something, you peel back another layer and find yourself in deeper complications

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To prove my flat earther friends wrong 😤

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To prove my flat earther friends wrong 😤

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There’s so much the field of biology can offer...

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There’s so much the field of biology can offer...

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Getting a degree in biology is just one of the many stepping stones on my path to medical school. I want to be able to make a difference in other people's lives

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To be a part of something bigger than myself!

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To be a part of something bigger than myself!

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Graduating with a Bio Sci degree would allow me to help so many people in need. Biology is the science of who we are. I choose Bio Sci because I know I’ll have the opportunity to make a change and represent more Latina women in science.
(Also greys anatomy made an impact on me hahah)

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Back when I was living in my home country, I had witnessed my dear friends and family members suffer from illnesses that are easily treatable here. I am grateful to now be living in the United States where access to high-quality healthcare is not as impossible as it was back home. I hope to one day use my knowledge and my privilege to help those who are less fortunate than me (and those whose positions I was once in)

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One day, I hope that the long nights I spent staying up late to study will pay off when saving someone’s life...

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Biology encompasses so many different fields! 

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Biology encompasses so many different fields! 

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Though I am a pharm sci major, biology is still at the root of everything I study

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Ever since I was a little girl I wanted to be a veterinarian. I love science and I love animals so becoming a vet has always been my dream job. I chose bio sci because I knew it would help me get one step closer to this goal as well as provide me the basic knowledge I need to expand on.

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Having gone through so much uncertainty health-wise, I do not wish it upon anyone else. So here I am working toward a future where no one will have to worry about a debilitating illness or any uncertainty in life.

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As an Eco&Evo Bio major, I am fortunate enough to be conducting intensive research in conservation and restoration biology. Knowing that I am just a small part in the global effort to maintain biological diversity and ecological integrity is what keeps me going.

"We have the choice to use the gift of our life to make the world a better place – or not bother." (Jane Goodall)

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This man made me fall in love with science <3

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This man made me fall in love with science <3

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BILL BILL BILL BILL BILL BILL

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The world needs  compassionate people working in healthcare! A degree in Biology is a stepping stone to a profession where you can save lives!

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Science is a stepping stone towards better understanding the world around us. Biology allows us to expand our knowledge and work towards a greater good. With a background in Biological Sciences, I will be able help care for and support others.

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To be a part of the change in reducing health disparities!

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To be a part of the change in reducing health disparities!

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In California alone, there are hundreds of medically underserved areas with limited access to primary care providers and high mortality

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For me, I love the impact biology and science and medicine has on the overall society. I want to be part of a community that tries to better overall health and life styles and make innovations for a better society. This is the way I know I can make a difference in peoples lives

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There is still so much left to discover!

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I am continually impressed by science; biology is seemingly never ending and there is always something to learn. I love learning new things about the world and using this knowledge to make a difference in my community.

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Biology is a field that keeps me constantly intrigued about the workings of life and human connection

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Biology is a field that keeps me constantly intrigued about the workings of life and human connection

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I love the fact that the work I do in my research will contribute to real innovations and treatments. These new developments can help heal patients and have a real impact on their lives!

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Biology is a field that’s never static and always changing: new cures and discoveries are constantly being found and think it’s beautiful that we can use what we learn and find to help not only human beings, but all creatures and plants in this world.

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Biology is a field that is constantly changing because we're learning something new about ourselves, the world around us, and the many creatures that live in this world as well. I think that it's super cool that even though there are so many different things in this world, we're all still somehow connected.

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My idol that inspired me to be a bio sci major! <33

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I want to contribute towards benefiting humanity as a whole, specifically communities that are underserved. Also it's pretty cool to learn about how living things work and live!

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To learn about the natural world and to be reminded of humans' impact on the world

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To learn about the natural world and to be reminded of humans' impact on the world

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"What humans do over the next 50 years will determine the fate of all life on the planet" - Sir David Attenborough

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There is always more to learn and discover

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The human mind is a bigger mystery than the universe itself

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The human mind is a bigger mystery than the universe itself

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"If the human mind can contemplate the cosmos, what would it take to contemplate the mind?" (Neil deGrasse Tyson)

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No, seriously. Name another field where everything is theoretically impossible, until it's done by some random dude in a basement somewhere in Austria.

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It's about who we are, how we work and why we work that way!

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In times of uncertainty and fear, science is the vessel of knowledge and hope

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In times of uncertainty and fear, science is the vessel of knowledge and hope

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"Nothing in life is to be feared, it is only to be understood. Now is the time to understand more, so that we may fear less" - Marie Curie.

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"Life is not easy for any of us. But what of that? We must have perseverance and above all confidence in ourselves. We must believe that we are gifted for something and that this thing must be attained" (Marie Curie)