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Hometown: Lagos, Nigeria
What/who drew you to science: My biology teacher mom
Happy place outside of the lab: Near the ocean

Hometown: Kisii, Kenya
What/who drew you to science: My mom. Her work as a nurse gave me the realization of the myriad of health challenges facing society. I chose to go into biomedical sciences so I could contribute to the solutions.
Happy place outside of the lab: A walk in the park.

Website: www.adamzcheng.com
Hometown: Palatine, IL
What/who drew you to science: Amazing science/research mentors from high school to college
Happy place outside of the lab: Experimenting in the kitchen

Hometown: Japan
What/who drew you to science: An illustrated book of species diversity
Happy place outside of the lab: Bathing in the outdoor hot springs while enjoying the winter scenery

Hometown: Zhengzhou, China
What/who drew you to science: When I was given an encyclopedia during childhood, I found I was particularly interested in the science chapters.
Happy place outside of the lab: By the water on sunny days and in my bed on rainy days.

Hometown: Richland, WA
What/who drew you to science: My grandma, Theresa Gannon
Happy place outside the lab: Rowing on Lake Union

Hometown: Fort Lauderdale, FL
What/who drew you to science: I had some incredible middle and high science teachers who fostered my love of science.
Happy place outside of the lab: Traveling to new places, visiting as many waterfalls as possible, spending time with my family.

Hometown:  Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago
What/who drew you to science:  To ensure that everyone who has cancer has the best possible health outcomes.
Happy place outside of the lab:  Decorating my home and garden

Hometown: Spokane, WA
What/who drew you to science: I was hooked after I first learned about genomics in middle school and high school biomedical classes
Happy place outside of the lab: Rock climbing

Current Position: Student, New Mexico State University

Current Position: Student, Western Washington University

Current Position: Research Administrator

Current Position: EMT Training

Current Position: Graduate Student, Baylor College of Medicine

Current Position: Medical student, New York Medical College

Current Position: Pharmacy School, University of Washington

Current Position: Student, University of Washington