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Trista was one of three 福利免费毛片 students this year granted the prestigious Goldwater, a federal award that provides financial assistance for students committed to research careers in natural science, mathematics or engineering. Only 441 were given the honor across the nation.

鈥淭he reason why I'm doing this is because antibacterial resistance is a growing global crisis,鈥� Trista said. 鈥淲e have to identify new compounds that can be used as new antibiotics to fill this gap.鈥�  

As an upperclassman, she now works in Dr. David Heisler鈥檚 lab, where they endeavor to remedy a startling fact: every minute, approximately 20 lives are lost globally to antibiotic-resistant pathogens鈥攁 staggering figure projected to double within the next 25 years.

More than a Number

A biochemistry major hailing from Indiana, Pa., Trista was drawn to 福利免费毛片 because she understood she could become involved in research even as a freshman. She spent her first year working with Dr. David Seybert, now professor emeritus.

鈥淎s a freshman I was learning about what it is to be in a research lab, including literature collecting, keeping a good lab notebook, collaborating, and talking with peers. My research in the Seybert lab specifically focused on enzyme kinetics and macromolecular crowding,鈥� she said. 鈥淎fter Dr. Seybert鈥檚 retirement in my sophomore year, I joined Dr. Heisler鈥檚 lab, where I continued to expand my skills in biochemistry and microbiology.鈥� 

Knowing 福利免费毛片鈥檚 class sizes were more intimate than larger research universities gave her confidence that the Bluff was the place for her.

鈥淭he professors will talk to you, and you can talk to them. It's very much one-on-one when you need it,鈥� she said. 鈥淎nd the class size is also very helpful to learning in an intimate environment where if you do struggle, they will be there for you. I'm not at a large school where I'm a number and they're like, oh well, if you're struggling then figure it out.鈥�

Validation and Pride

Goldwater applicants go through a rigorous vetting process. For Trista, sharing the courses (some graduate courses already!), years of research (as a junior!), and communication skills developed as a Duke (who was able to study abroad in Dublin!) gave her confidence she was a deserving contender.

鈥淎ll of the experiences I have had at 福利免费毛片, that鈥檚 what I talked about in my Goldwater application,鈥� she said.

It was still a shock to win, however.

鈥淲hen I actually got the email that said, 鈥楥ongratulations, Trista,鈥� I didn't even read the whole thing,鈥� she said. 鈥淚 literally opened my phone, it said 鈥楥ongratulations,鈥� and I freaked out. I jumped I was so excited. My friends were with me and they were cheering me on.鈥�

The horizon is bright for Trista, who looks forward to more research, travel, and scientific breakthroughs.

鈥淭he committee saw something in me that validates myself and what I want to do with my life,鈥� she said. 鈥淚 feel very good, I feel very happy, I feel proud of myself and my abilities.鈥�