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Kaitlin Cruz, a senior in the Division of Clinical Laboratory Science, has received a scholarship from the Alpha Mu Tau Fraternity. The fraternity supports undergraduates and laboratory science professionals through the American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science.<\/a><\/p>\n

Cruz said she decided to major in clinical laboratory science because she liked the program\u2019s focus on hands-on experience and the opportunity to get real-world exposure to a field with clinical rotations during her senior year. \u201cBiology has always been one of my favorite subjects, especially as it applies to medicine and finding out how the human body works,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

During her senior year, Cruz said she hopes to get insight into the health care system, including learning what\u2019s involved in the diagnostic testing process and how people in that role work with other health care professionals.<\/p>\n

Cruz said she learned she had received the scholarship during her summer job teaching middle school students at a lab with Johns Hopkins University. \u201cI had to contain my reaction at first even though I was excited,\u201d she said. \u201cI love being able to learn about CLS and potentially pursue it as a career, so it was very rewarding to have that be recognized by others.\u201d<\/p>\n

As an out-of-state-student, Cruz said financial support she received from the scholarship is essential.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe scholarship will be going straight toward helping with my tuition,\u201d she said. \u201cAnything helps.\u201d<\/p>\n

Cruz said she is considering going to medical school and that her time in the CLS program has contributed to her desire to work in health care. \u201cIt\u2019ll be helpful to have this knowledge as I go on to higher education\u201d Cruz said. \u201cI really love working with people and helping others so hopefully whatever occupation I end up pursuing after graduation will involve both of those.\u201d<\/p>\n

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