Student Spotlight
Name: Elizabeth Kathleen Neumann
Year: Third Year
Hometown: Moorpark, California
Why Illinois? The environment seemed very supportive and interdisciplinary.
Advisor: Jonathan Sweedler
Research Interest:
Single cell analysis with mass spectrometry; analytical chemistry
Plans after graduation:
I would like to receive a postdoc opportunity to continue my education and management development. After that, I think I would like to work at a small university as a research professor or at a national lab.
Favorite thing about campus?
The echo spot on the quad.
Recommended book:
The Long Walk by Stephen King
What have you learned from other students?
It's ok to fail.
What have you learned (or are learning) that has made a difference to you?
How to mentor Freshmen. It has been a blessing and a challenge.
Secret to college success:
Learning to think on your feet.
Something about you no one would guess:
I had stomach surgery as a child that led to a cool scar.
Go-to snack in a time crunch:
It's not a snack but diet mountain dew.
Are you more of a hunter or a gatherer?
Gatherer
What’s your favorite ’90s jam?
Anything by Avril Lavigne. Hurray for middle school throwbacks.
Who would win a fight between Spiderman and Batman?
My vote is for Wonderwoman. ;)