Kalen is a junior studying biology and applied mathematics. The interdisciplinary nature of our project appeals to
her desire to blend her interests. Kalen believes the intersection of disciplines is a great source for innovation.
She became interested in science and research at a young age. One of her childhood memories is of constructing a zoo
for her dolls to attend, even doing the research to write placards for each animal exhibit. Her continued interest
in constructing and designing things has driven her to pursue a career in bioengineering. Eventually she sees herself
researching evolutionarily optimized biological structures so that their design can be replicated when engineering
biological and non-biological structures. Outside of the lab, Kalen spends her time tutoring elementary students,
watching movies, and playing volleyball.
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Kalen Clifton