I’m a senior in the Neuroscience and Cognitive Science program at the University of Arizona. I’ve been interested in science my whole life, but first got involved in research in high school. I am currently applying to graduate programs in neuroscience to pursue my goal of becoming a research professor. I’m the president of the neuroscience honorary Nu Rho Psi, which engages in outreach, service, and scholarship. In my free time I enjoy painting and playing with my dog.
The University of Arizona’s Undergraduate Biology Research Programis partnering with KXCI 91.3 to produce “Thesis Thursday,” a weekly segment featuring student researchers talking about their undergraduate thesis projects, or research projects while working with University professors. Students describe their research, their overall goals and career interests and where they think their research will lead. As well, they get a chance to share the music and interests that motivate them.
Broadcast three times every Thursday with a new student each week.
Thursdays: 9:55 AM, 11:55 AM, and 2:55 PM
Produced by Cathy Rivers
Alex Alvarez is an MD/PhD Candidate at the University of Arizona. While Alex hails from Albuquerque, NM, he now calls Tucson home having completed...
Read Between the Bars is a completely volunteer-run organization that sends free books to people incarcerated in Arizona’s state and federal prisons.
When I was little boy I thought the name yellow-bellied sapsucker was the funniest thing I’d ever heard and though I did know it...
