Sara is an alumna of NEIU, where she completed a bachelor's degree in Biology and a minor in Environmental Studies. During her time here as an undergraduate she researched diatoms and the epizoic community of microscopic organisms living on the shells of captive snapping turtles. Sara thrived with the experiences brought to her by doing research at NEIU and wants to help students take advantage of the resources of the Biology Department so they can continue to grow as biologists and help others better understand the world we're living in.