Ask Alumni | College of Science
Ask Alumni | College of Science
Do you HAVE to go to graduate school to have a career in science?
Do you HAVE to go to graduate school to have a career in science?
Hosted by OSU College of Science
OSU College of Science alumni have wondered the same thing and want to share their experiences navigating the world of work with their bachelor’s degrees. At the Ask Alumni virtual event, learn about the pathways in science available to alumni
with an undergraduate science degree and meet successful, accomplished and talented recent alumni who can share early career insights and advice on possible career paths.
The Ask Alumni virtual panel series provides opportunities to meet OSU alumni who have been where you currently are, ask questions and learn from their experiences.
Plus, you’ll grow your professional network with students, alumni and industry professionals alike and be ready for your next steps.
Panelists:
Ismael Jimenez Delgado, '19
Ismael Jimenez Delgado holds a bachelor's degree in zoology from Oregon State. After studying abroad at The Cheetah Conservation Fund in Namibia, he fell in love with zookeeping. He currently works with the carnivores at Wildlife Safari in Winston, Oregon, and is the lion primary.
Casey Sauter holds bachelor's degree from Oregon State in biochemistry and molecular biology. She worked as an English teacher in Spain for a year after graduation and currently works at the Oregon State Police Forensic Laboratory as a DNA analyst. In her spare time she likes running and skiing.
Morgan Pearson, '18
Morgan Pearson graduated from Oregon State with a degree in mathematics with a minor in statistics. Part of the OSU baseball program from 2014-2018, supported the coaching staff as an undergraduate assistant to former Head Coach Pat Casey and won an NCAA National Championship in his senior year in Omaha, Nebraska. After graduating, Morgan was an international scout with the Texas Rangers in the Dominican Republic, Venezuela and Japan, helping the Rangers sign over 40 players. He now works for the Share Our Abundant Resources (SOAR4) Foundation, established by Pat Casey and his family, in an effort to improve the lives of those in Corvallis and around the state of Oregon.
Parker Lewis, '21
Parker Lewis holds a bachelor’s degree in microbiology. Since graduation he has transitioned into the field of clinical research and been a part of multiple CAP/CLIA regulated laboratories working on expanding health care. His recent laboratory work has broadened his scientific experiences outside of microbiology to include immunohistochemistry, in-situ hybridization and clinical regulatory affairs. He currently works in the research and development department of a health care lab that specializes in at-home testing, located in Vancouver, Washington.
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