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Racheal Asaolu: Science, Equity, and Mentorship in STEM

Publication date February 5, 2025
Categories: Fields of Study, Grad School, Student Stories

For Racheal Asaolu, science isn’t just about discovery—it’s about impact. Whether through groundbreaking research on neurodegenerative diseases, or her dedication to fostering diversity in STEM, she is committed to making a difference. Her path to pursuing a PhD in Biology and Biotechnology at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) is rooted in a lifelong drive to make…Continue Reading Racheal Asaolu: Science, Equity, and Mentorship in STEM

What Can I Do With a Master’s In Biotechnology?

Publication date May 22, 2024
Categories: Grad School, Why Grad School

Shot of a young woman using a machine to conduct a medical test in a laboratory

Why get a master’s degree in biotechnology? The field of biotechnology is ever-changing, fueled by exciting developments in almost every field of science. Biotechnology is at the interface of biological sciences and engineering sciences with the goal of using whole organisms or parts of organisms for products and services from food to fuel, from artificial…Continue Reading What Can I Do With a Master’s In Biotechnology?