GRADUATE ASSISTANT AT SUNY BROCKPORT IN ADAPTED PHYSICAL EDUCATION
“The Honors College provided enriched learning experiences that went much deeper than a traditional curriculum. The professors are incredibly supportive and have challenged me to succeed in both my classes and research.”
Ryan DiPaola ’20
TUTORING OFFICE ASSISTANT IN THE ACADEMIC SUCCESS CENTER
“Working on my thesis, “Use of Mathematics in Costume Design and Construction”, gave me a hands-on experience that allowed me to combine what I’d learned across multiple disciplines in a creative research outlet. I’m so happy and proud to have this artifact of my Honors College experience that’s been shared across the world through the Digital Commons.”
Jolie Saltiel
DANCE TEACHING ARTIST IN A PUBLIC SCHOOL AND AN ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT AT AN NYC DANCE FESTIVAL
“My honors thesis research process gave me the opportunity to dive into my field and develop connections through interviews with dance professionals and my thesis advisor. I’ve been able to utilize my research in my performance and choreography in NYC as well as job interviews.”
April Quattlebaum
“Writing my Honors thesis was an invaluable experience. It helped me to refine my focus and really find my passion within my field. I am now studying in a Master’s program, and I feel that the thesis that I wrote as an undergraduate really laid a foundation that directs my course of study even now.”
Emily Didylowski ’18
WORKING AT NEUROSURGICAL ICU AT BUFFALO GENERAL HOSPITAL
“The research thesis process built a foundation for my doctoral program at UB. This program is research intensive, and the skills I learned in the honors program at Brockport helped me to start my doctoral degree off strong. Although daunting, conducting research and contributing to the field of nursing science is very rewarding.”
“The Honors College and Honors thesis process allowed me to be able to research a topic both in my field and a passion of mine. It had large-scale benefits due to Monarch butterflies being under consideration for endangered species listing and looking at habitats never really studied prior for monarch resources. I was able to conduct my research at Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge in areas the public normally can’t access. It was a once in a lifetime opportunity.”
