Biochemistry Student Ambassadors | Biochemistry

UNL Biochemistry Ambassadors are students who represents the Biochemistry Department to prospective students and their families. They help to guide and reassure potential students, and to foster a sense of belonging.

Ambassadors can be involved in a variety of activities, including:

Events: Attending and working at events like open days, campus tours, and orientation
Academic support: Helping with workshops and subject sessions for prospective students
Digital content: Creating content for the university's social media and website
Q&As: Answering questions from prospective students and their families
Staying in touch: Keeping in touch with newly admitted students throughout the enrollment process

Ambassadors are expected to represent the university and the Department of Biochemistry well and exhibit exemplary behavior, such as being punctual, professional, and having a positive attitude.

Some qualities that make a good ambassador include:

Being reliable and committed
Having great communication and people skills
Being a versatile team worker who can take initiative
Having an interest in helping prospective students

Erin Sayer, PhD

Professor of Practice : Biochemistry Education & Student Success

Make appointments with me in Student Success Hub!

A little about me: I've been at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln since 2002. I spent over a decade as the Coordinator for Pre-Professional Advising, I was also in the School of Biological Sciences before I joined Biochemistry. We live about an hour from campus on a 160 acre “farm” of native Nebraska grasses and wildflowers, where I enjoy time outdoors with my husband and two girls. My interests in addition to academics and supporting students include spending time with my family, cooking, camping, and a wide variety of sports.

Abby Shih

Student Worker

I'm from Papillion, Nebraska. I'm a senior and double majoring in Biochemistry and Spanish. I have minors in Chemistry and Psychology. I love camping, cooking, and reading. I have a cat named Sylvi.

Anna Tews

Work Study/Student Worker DA

I'm a Junior majoring in Biochemistry with a minor in Chemistry from Brandon, SD.

I love to stay active and busy! I'm vice president of UNL Taekwondo and a piccolo leadership member in the Cornhusker Marching Band, and I'm also an active member of a national honorary music fraternity (Kappa Kappa Psi)!

Layla Siskow

Student Worker

I'm from Omaha, Nebraska. I am a junior studying Biochemistry (on the pre-research track) with a minor in German. I'm hoping to do research in the future with toxicology and drug development. Some of my hobbies include hunting, running, fitness, reading, being outdoors, and calligraphy. A fun fact about me is I'm really good at hula-hooping!

Minjae Song

Student Worker

I'm Senior from South Korea, I'm studying Biochemistry with aspirations to be a Clinical Oncologist and do research in Immuno-Oncology. My interest include Immunotherapies and Genome Editing.

Things that I enjoy doing is playing piano and guitar, video games plus cycling and working out

I have a 5 yr old maltipoo named Ddori (means "smartie" in Korean).

Madelyn Whiteing

Student Worker

My name is Madelyn, I am from Olathe Kansas. I'm a second year student on the Pre-medicine track and I hope to go to medical school. I am also in the honors program. I have a dog named Lola. I love reading and swimming. I am also a TA in a biology lab

Tanuskh Sharma

Work/Study Student Worker

I am a Junior studying Biochemistry from Elkhorn, NE. I I love music, volunteering, and meeting new people!

Eleanor Cok

Student Worker

I'm a Junior studying Biochemistry and Spanish (Pre-Dental) from Kansas City, MO. I'm studying abroad in Sevilla, Spain next semester!

Soy un estudiante de tercer año que estudia Bioquímica y Español (Pre-Dental) de Kansas City, MO. ¡Estaré estudiando en el extranjero en Sevilla, España, el próximo semestre!

Grace Macklin

Hi! My name is Grace Macklin and I'm from Roca, NE. I am a senior biochemistry student on the pre-PA track. In my free time I enjoy working on my small photography business, spending time with family and friends, and traveling- I've been to Costa Rica twice!

Noah Rachwitz

I am originally from Bellevue, Nebraska. I am a senior majoring in Biochemistry and Biological Sciences and minoring in Psychology. I am involved in the Honors Program, Order of Omega, and serve Vice Presidential positions in my fraternity, Sigma Phi Epsilon, and Big Red Bags Cornhole Club. I enjoy hiking, playing Guitar Hero, and partaking in any sort of last minute plans! Fun fact, before I came to college, I worked in sewer maintenance!

Preston Nicholls

Student Worker

I'm from Lincoln, Nebraska. I'm a sophomore, triple majoring in Biochemistry, Math, and Physics, with minors in Psychology and German. I love to run in my free time, and I have two cats at home

Chloe Ong

UCARE Student Worker

I'm from Chesterfield, Missouri and I'm currently in my second year at UNL studying Biochemistry on the Computational & Systems track with a minor in Computer science. An interest of mine is rowing, I've been coxing for a rowing team since sophomore year of high school and currently cox for the rowing club at UNL.

Grace Van Cott

Student Worker

I'm from Hickman, Nebraska. I'm a senior studying Biochemistry and have minors in Math, Chemistry, and Spanish. I'm interested in using my biochemistry degree to be a lab technician, hopefully in an environmentally-related industry. Some hobbies I have include hiking, crocheting, knitting, and cross stitching.

Praneetha Thutika

Student Worker

I'm from Omaha, Nebraska. I'm a sophomore Cellular Biochemistry major with a Computer Science minor on the Pre-Medicine track. I love to run, play tennis, volunteer and reading.

Paige Dunker

I'm from North Bend, Nebraska, I am a sophomore, Biochemistry major. In my free time, I enjoy running - I've actually run two half marathons now! I also love shopping and reading when I can. I have a dog and a cat at home, but I'm more of a cat person! One of my favorite shows is Emily in Paris, and I'm hoping to eventually study abroad!

Ashton Calcaterra

Student Worker

I am from Kearney, NE. I am a junior with a Biochemistry major and Psychology minor on the pre-medicine track. I enjoy riding my bike down the various trails in Lincoln.

Eva Treijs

Student Worker

I am a junior Biochemistry major with a minor in Philosophy. I am from Lincoln, NE. In my free time I like to explore the local outdoors and spend time with my friends and two younger sisters! My favorite part of biochemistry is that it helps explain the "why and how" of physiological processes we engage in every day.

Gavan Rachwitz

Student Worker

I am from Bellevue, Nebraska and I am a sophomore. I am studying Biochemistry with a minor in Business Administration on a pre-dental track. I have two dogs named Rex and Bentley, and in my free time I like to fish and play basketball and soccer.

Lexi Hauxwell

I'm from McCook, NE, and I'm currently a senior studying Biochemistry. My plans are to attend medical school next fall. My hobbies including running, watching movies, and throwing BBQs at my house.

Bradley Dytrych

I'm from Omaha, Nebraska, studying biochemistry with a minor in psychology. I'm in my junior year, and I love music, weight lifting, and photography. I have one cat named Luna.

Lindsey Nguyen

I am from Lincoln, Nebraska, I am a senior and am pre-dentistry, I have a major in Biochemistry and a minor in Business. Some things I like to do for fun are running and hanging out with my friends and family. I love to do anything hands on and crafty!

Jenna Wakefield

UCARE Student Worker

I am from Lincoln, Nebraska and I am a double major studying Biochemistry and Mathematics. I am also involved in some RSOs on campus. I am the VP of Engagement for Dance Marathon and the Psi Chi Secretary for Psi Chi/Psychology Club. I also enjoy playing intramural basketball. In my free time, I like to read and paint. My parents recently got a puppy, so go to visit them often!

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