Introduction
Hello everyone, My name is Caroline Gatschet and I was born and raised in Topeka, KS; although, I did spend a lot of my time in Manhattan visiting family growing up. I am currently a senior at KSU studying cellular and molecular biology with a minor in chemistry. Following my undergraduate schooling, I hope to pursue a research career in the field of astrobiology, studying the biochemistry of extremophile microbes and their potential connection to discovering life elsewhere in the universe. In terms of passions, a lifetime of continuous learning is undoubtedly something I strive for, aspiring to never become stagnant in my education. I am into everything outdoors from fishing and kayaking to hiking and horseback riding. Hopefully, I will be able to find a fieldwork-heavy research lab to join in graduate school to combine those two passions. Biology, to me, strives to answer some of humanity's biggest fundamental questions: What defines life? Where did life come from and how? How di...