This wall of 'Women in Science & Technology'

is located in The Natural Science Building, Room 106!

Micheala Villegas, SR. Biology, is interning at Tulia Rural Health Clinic in Tulia. Her job is to follow the provider and take notes on each patient such as vital signs, physicals signs, and their chief complaint. Because of this, she has had the opportunity to view patients' ears, nose, and throat using an otoscope, which she told us is "always neat!"

"Each week at the clinic is different, and I always look forward to that because each patient is unique, and it helps me acquire more knowledge!" Micheala said.

"This internship will help me with my future career goals by helping me grow my medical knowledge, how to interact with different patients, and prepare me for what's to come in the near future for Physicians Assistant school. I have truly loved this internship because each provider I have worked with takes time out of their own day to teach me how to read CT scans, X-rays, CBCs, etc, and learn more about medicine!" Outstanding, Micheala!

Alivia Lewis, M.S. Agriculture - Animal Science, led the way for the Lady Buffs in her final collegiate game as the Los Lunas, New Mexico product went 6-of-15 from the floor including a perfect 2-of-2 from the free throw line for a team-high 14 points to go along with nine rebounds, one assist and two steals. Well done, Alivia! Read more here.

Dr. Loni Lucherk, was the speaker for the "We Are One Diversity Talks" celebrating Women's History Month!

Dr. Loni Lucherk, Assistant Professor of Animal Science and the Gordan W. Davis Chair in Meat Judging, spoke about women earning respect and holding leadership roles in the meat science and agriculture industries. Dr. Lucherk explained that throughout her history in meat judging she never saw 'gender specific' roles and never felt like she was less of a competitor because she is a woman.

"If at first you don't succeed, try, try again, but do it better. Set goals. Kick butt."

The biggest takeaway, work hard no matter your gender. Well done, Dr. Lucherk!

One of my favorite quotes is attributed to Eleanor Roosevelt:

“Great minds discuss ideas;

average minds discuss events; small minds discuss people.” 

Let’s all emulate those with great minds!