The Biochemistry/Microbiology Undergraduate Advising Hub is a one-stop-shop for advising for undergraduate Biochemistry and Microbiology majors.
The four Hub advisors can help guide undergraduate students through their major, addressing questions and providing advice to help each student meet their academic and professional goals. (Information about how advisors are assigned can be found here.)
In their online profiles on the Hub website, the Hub advisors share their own career trajectories, what they love most about working with undergraduates, and some fun tidbits about themselves. Below, each advisor shares a “Quick 5,” including her favorite movies, books, and more. Click an advisor’s name to read more.
Amy Betzelberger
Favorite movie: The last movie I watched is almost always my favorite — until I watch the next one!
Favorite book: It’s impossible for me to pick a favorite book, but I recently read The Narrow Road Between Desires by Patrick Rothfuss for the first and second time in the same week, so that has to count for something.
Favorite food: I love trying new foods and restaurants, so it’s hard to pick a favorite, but I will say I have yet to pass up a chocolate croissant this winter.
Favorite age so far: It’s hard to beat the age of dinosaurs.
Favorite hobbies: Anything that gets me outside — hiking, running, trail riding, reading — maybe gardening one of these days, but the learning curve is steep!
Shyanna Brickson
Favorite movie: One of my favorite movies is The Holidate on Netflix.
Favorite book: Don’t quite have a favorite book, but I am reading The Fourth Wing series right now.
Favorite food: My favorite food is the strawberry vanilla cream cake from Olive Garden.
Favorite age so far: There is really no favorite age, every age is important in developing and growing yourself. I try to live in the present and make the most of the here and now.
Favorite hobbies: I really enjoy reading romance books, camping with family, and also arts and crafts.
Richelle Kasten
Favorite movie: (500) Days of Summer
Favorite book: The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab
Favorite food: Garlic bread
Favorite age so far: Honestly, I’ve enjoyed each age for their own reason!
Favorite hobbies: Crocheting, hiking, camping, and playing cozy video games
Maddie Koski
Favorite movie: Star Wars: The Phantom Menace
Favorite book: Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir
Favorite food: Dark chocolate sea salt caramel
Favorite age so far: Whatever my current age is! Life’s just getting better as I continue to age!
Favorite hobbies: Ice skating, video games, hiking, writing