1. To whom it may concern-
I graduated from Virginia Tech in May of 2016 with a double major in
Biochemistry and Biological Sciences, with a minor in Chemistry. My goal is to
become a scientist. I was fortunate to study Anatomy and Physiology under the
renowned Doc Harris who opened my eyes to the world of science. I loved learning
about the human body, how it works, and how everything is connected together. It’s
like a jigsaw puzzle. As a jigsaw puzzle-aficionado, I enjoy solving a puzzle. As a
scientist, I hope to find solutions to many problems.
As a biochemistry major, I learned valuable laboratory techniques and
discovered my love for all things microbial as a biological sciences major. Both of
these majors provided an excellent background for a career in a biology-based
research laboratory. I successfully performed PCR experiments, restriction digest
experiments, DNA isolation experiments, and DNA ligation experiments, all of which
provide a foundation for laboratory work.
While at Virginia Tech, I held several leadership positions and was involved
in many extracurricular activities. I actively participated in the Equestrian Club
throughout my college tenure. I served as the Big/Little chair during my sophomore
year and service chair for the past year and a half. Under my leadership as the
service chair, we raised approximately $200 for the Central Virginia Horse Rescue
Center, over $3,000 for Relay for Life (benefiting the American Cancer Society), and
collected more than 1,000 can tabs for the Ronald McDonald House. I also
participated on a committee for the student-run service project, the Big Event, for
the past two years and in Relay for Life for the past four years.
I am a hard worker, disciplined, and very dedicated. Prior to college, I
actively participated in sports, played the viola, played softball for roughly eight
years, including two years for my high school JV team, and swam on a swim team for
roughly nine years. Playing sports taught me teamwork, the importance of
supporting others while still doing your part, and how to be as excited for someone
else’s success as your own. After playing the viola for seven years, I learned a
significant amount of discipline. Practice makes you better, regardless of your talent
level. I practiced daily to become the best musician I could be, ending up leading the
viola section in eighth grade as well as my senior year of high school.
I am confident I would be an excellent fit for your position. I am a dedicated
worker. I know the value and am committed to working hard and producing quality
results. I welcome constructive feedback as it makes be a better scientist and
person, and thrive as part of a team and helping the team reach its goals. I am thirsty
for knowledge and realize there is much to learn and contribute in the complicated
world of science.
Thank you for your consideration and time.
Sincerely,
Laura Rodman