Graduate success

Northwestern biology graduates enroll and excel at the nation’s top medical and graduate schools. From a missionary doctor in Malawi to a USDA entomologist to the many award-winning physicians and other healthcare providers, NWC biology alumni explore, understand and heal.

Recent graduates

Trisha Smit '11
Clinical research technician, Exemplar Genetics
Sioux Center, IA


Jacob Peterson '11
Medical student, University of Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, NE


Jenelle Dunkelberger '11
Histology technician, Iowa Pathology Associates
Des Moines, IA


Nick Crippin '11
Graduate student, Des Moines University of Osteopathic Medicine
Des Moines, IA


Matt Vander Molen '11
Community environmental conservation volunteer, Peace Corps
Panama


Brittany Korver '11
Optometry student, Pacific University College
Forest Grove, OR


Morgan De Jong '11
Physician assistant master's student, Midwestern University
Downers Grove, IL


Ashley Buse '11
Physician assistant master's student, Des Moines University
Des Moines, IA


Grant Landon '11
Medical student, Ross University
Picard, Dominica


Heidi Doty '11
5th and 6th grade ecology teacher, Mission Springs Outdoor Education
Santa Cruz, CA