Senior kinesiology major
Throughout my college career, I have had the aspiration to pursue many different careers. These careers have varied wildly, from joining the Army and serving the U.S. to providing quality health care as a doctor. Like most college students, I began with unrealistic ideals and found out quickly that I was not cut out for certain careers, like medicine. I found out what I wanted to do this semester.
Over the summer, I became fascinated by bees, partly due to my interest in the environment. I saw them all over my parents’ garden and loved observing their diligent work in gathering nectar and pollen.
I decided to enroll in BSCI226: Pollinators in Crisis. This class has taught me the importance of pollinators and their precarious position. My desire to improve the environment is directly correlated with the survival of bees. For this reason, I decided I want to pursue a career as a research microbiologist to understand the diseases that affect bees and how we can prevent them. The importance of bees to industry and agriculture is substantial. Without bees, we will be in serious trouble. Working as a research microbiologist will be fascinating and I cannot wait to begin that adventure and try to make a difference in the world.
Ian Lacy is a senior kinesiology major. He can be reached at ilacydbk@gmail.com.
