science – Voices

Roller Skating After a Chemistry Midterm? My Experiences in Pomona Scholars of Science

Posted on July 8, 2022September 21, 2022 by Giuliano Richetta

students around long table in restaurant

By Giuliano Richetta ‘25 Taking a college class for the first time can seem daunting. I grew up hearing rumors about weed-out classes, huge lecture auditoriums, and professors who are not interested in getting to know you. A lot of times, the first response I got when I told people I wanted to major in STEM was “good luck!” Before being accepted to Pomona, I prepared myself ...

Humanities and Hard Science–A Match Made at Pomona

Posted on February 6, 2013September 21, 2022 by lkershberg

I've known for a long time that I want to pursue some type of career in science. When I was in elementary school, I always told people I wanted to be a doctor. Sometime in high school, and especially during my first year at Pomona, that desire morphed into a desire to pursue a research-based career, specifically in neuroscience. That hasn't changed--my passion for neuroscienc...