Women's History Month Spotlight: Erin Schuette
CBC Celebrates Women’s History Month with our very own Women Student Scientists!
Biochemistry BS, Class of 2026.
"To me, being a female in science is about striving for excellence and connection. Although many efforts have been placed to ensure equity and representation in the scientific field, underlying prejudice and implicit bias is still existent in our current generations. To combat this, I believe it's important for women in the industry to collaborate with their peers, push each other to strive for more, and identify with strong qualities of their leaders and supervisors. As a part of Women in Medicine and STEM here on campus, I've been able to learn from my fellow undergraduates and the female professors of our organization about representation and communication. However, my biggest inspiration for being a strong female in the field of medicine is my PI, Dr. Dawn Coletta. Not only does she push me to ask deeper questions and motivate myself in driving my own projects, but she cares about getting to know me on an individual level. Dr. Coletta is attentive to my personal and mental well-being, just as she is for her many undergraduate students in class and staff in the lab. Her ability to consistently check in on those around her, while pushing students to their fullest potential, excites me for my future in medicine where I will care for others while continuing to learn and grow. Dr. Coletta is wholeheartedly committed to the education and lives of her students and has shown me the importance of meticulous training and hands-on mentorship to help mold successful students." ~ Erin.