The Class of 2021 accomplished many things over the course of their time at Case Western Reserve University. See which student received awards for their work.
Student Spotlights
Jack Kincaid
Majors: MS (IGS) - Nutrition; BA - Nutritional Biochemistry and Metabolism
Minors: Biology and Chemistry
Q: Why did you choose this area of study?
A: Cooking with family was an important part of my childhood, and before coming to CWRU I wanted to become a registered dietitian. However, throughout my undergraduate training my interests in nutrition shifted towards the basic sciences, and I became fascinated by the biochemical aspects of metabolism and energy balance. My research at the CWRU School of Medicine on obesity-associated cancers strengthened this passion, so I changed my major from Human Nutrition to Nutritional Biochemistry, accordingly. Through...
Kelly Emerson
Majors: Biology and Psychology
Q: Why did you choose this area of study?
A: It combines my passion and love for learning about human health and the way humans think and process information. The two coincided immensely well together.
Q: What are your plans after graduation?
A: Working in the Surgical ICU/Medical ICU at the Cleveland Clinic while applying to Physician Assistant Master's Programs and continuing my work with caring for COVID-19 patients.
Q: Why did you choose CWRU?
A: We are fortunate to be in the center of so many world renown hospitals. It was the perfect place to get involved in...
Samantha Kelts
Majors: Nursing and Medical Anthropology
Q: Why did you choose this area of study?
A: Choosing these majors together has taught me how to analyze U.S. health care from both an internal and external perspective, and to always think critically about the information I learn.
Q: What are your plans after graduation?
A: I plan to work in community-based nursing while continuing to pursue a career in grassroots organizing and health policy.
Q: Why did you choose CWRU?
A: I only chose CWRU because of my scholarship, but I have stayed because of the warm and generous people, as well as the abundance of...
Farah Almhana
Class of 2021
Majors: Cognitive Science and Business Management (Secondary)
Minor: Chemistry
Q: Why did you choose this area of study?
A: Cognitive science is an important trans-disciplinary area of study in which I am continuously learning that I have much yet to learn. I have had the privilege of meeting and learning from my professors and classmates in a variety of subjects such as neuroscience, linguistics, and bioethics and make meaningful connections across each of them throughout my undergraduate career. I also chose to study business management because it is crucial to being an active and informed citizen. I hope to...
Joel Linebach
Class of 2021
Majors: Dance and Polymer Science & Engineering
Minors: Mathematics and Biomedical Engineering
Q: Why did you choose this area of study?
A: I wanted to find a way to channel all of my interests into a plan of study during my time here at CWRU. I absolutely love solving problems and have a passion for the chemical sciences, especially in biological and medical scenarios. I also absolutely love expressing myself and dancing as it is a complete release and passion of mine. I could not decide between the two, so here I am chasing both passions in my fields...