Jasmine attributes her success to NTU, which helped her achieve her academic goals and prepare for the challenges of graduate school. She explained, ” I’ve had a successful journey as a first-generation student, largely thanks to Navajo Technical University. The University fostered my professional growth through leadership opportunities, advancing my career aspirations by enabling me to conduct research at Los Alamos National Laboratory. Most importantly, the guidance of exceptional mentors and the support of dedicated colleagues shaped me into the person I am today.”
While at NTU, she was proud to be an AISES Region 3 Representative, NTU Student Senate President, and a National Society of Leadership and Success Nominee for UNM. She also credits her success as an undergraduate to the guidance of dedicated faculty, mentorship, and encouragement from supportive colleagues and peers.
She thanked her Biology advisors, Dr. Irene and Dr. Palmer, for their invaluable guidance and support. She also thanked Dr. Soundappan for introducing her to research opportunities and Dr. Johnson for providing thoughtful guidance throughout her research journey. Jasmine appreciated her biology classmates’ teamwork and mutual support, as well as her family’s unwavering encouragement and belief in her. Additionally, she acknowledged the Student Services team for helping her develop the professionalism and skills essential to her growth.
As a PhD student in the Biomedical Engineering program at UNM, Jasmine has found the experience both challenging and rewarding. She noted, “It’s a very different environment from what I was accustomed to, but thanks to the experiences and preparation I received at NTU, I’ve been able to adjust and grow.” Now in her second year, Jasmine is researching the development of a biosensor for detecting uranium on Native American land. She enjoys her program and research group, continues to collaborate with Los Alamos National Laboratory, and loves her work in the lab at UNM and Los Alamos while taking courses that deepen her knowledge and skills.
Jasmine is currently a Research Assistant at UNM’s Computer Science Department while pursuing her PhD in Biomedical Engineering.
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