2024 Award: Peter G. Pauw Award for Distinction in Biology
Major: Biology
Minors: Psychology
Hometown: Bend, OR
Extracurricular activities: I love hiking, exploring the outdoors, and soaking up the sunshine. I also enjoy reading and baking in my free time.
More about Sophie
Future plans:
After graduation, I will be working for Frontier Behavioral Health here in Spokane. In the future, I hope to pursue a career in healthcare that serves my community.
How has your major contributed to your professional or personal development?
Studying Biology at Gonzaga has taught me to think critically and to never stop asking questions. I am excited to carry the curiosity, enthusiasm, and optimism I have learned forward in my future endeavors and to continue learning wherever life takes me.
What has been your proudest or most significant accomplishment during your Gonzaga career?
Presenting pollinator research at the 2022 Murdock College Science Research Conference was one of my proudest accomplishments during my time at Gonzaga. Completing my Honors Senior Project about pollinators was another highlight of my Gonzaga career.