Daphne Fauber — Indiana, U.S.
Agricultural and Biomedical Engineering, Master's
Graduation: May 2024
I research biotechnology workforce development and ways to make bioinformatics research more accessible to diverse populations and underresourced areas.
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What do you hope to do after graduation?
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After graduation, I plan to be a High School Biology and Computer Science teacher.
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What was the most valuable advice you received before or during graduate school?
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Never pay for your own graduate degree, there is always someone willing to do it for you!
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Why did you choose Purdue Engineering for your graduate studies?
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Purdue Engineering, particularly the ABE department was an incredibly welcoming space that saw the value my diverse perspective could bring to their research projects.
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If you could describe Purdue Engineering Graduate Programs in 3 words, which would you choose?
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Challenging. Impactful. Rewarding.
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What is the coolest thing you have encountered at Purdue?
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The community of researchers at Purdue devoted to making the world a better place through quality mentoring and interdisciplinary projects is amazing!
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What do you do for fun at Purdue or nearby?
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I play video games, make art, write short fiction, and make a podcast!
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What's something unique about you, or something most people don't know?
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My BS is in education, which a lot of people don't associate directly with engineering or the ability to be successful in an engineering space. But I have a blast! And am excited to be a role model for diverse majors to know they are welcome, desired, and deserving of space in STEM spaces.
