Sheldon High School
BIOTECH ACADEMY
A Distinguished California Partnership Academy
Alumni Spotlight
The Biotech Academy is proud of the students who underwent through our program and gone to do many amazing things. Our alumni are continuing their journey to make an impact in the world of science and beyond! In this section, we will ask some recent alumni, who are attending universities and loved to be featured here, to answer to this question: How did the Biotech Academy prepare you for your future and life in the real world?
Shaylyn Carthen
Year of Graduation: 2024
School/University Attending: UCLA
Major(s): Microbiology, Immunology, and Molecular Biology
Intended Career Path: Biotech Entrepreneurship
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​"Being a part of the Biotech Academy allowed me to have an amazing support system of both students and teachers who pushed me to challenge myself and explore what genuinely interested me in science! As co-president and public relations on the Biotech Officer Board, I learned valuable leadership and communication skills that I will utilize throughout college and in industry."
Jia Li Zhou
Year of Graduation: 2024
School/University Attending: Johns Hopkins University
Major(s): Molecular and Cellular Biology and Psychology
Intended Career Path: MD
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​"The Biotech Academy prepared me very well for my future and for life in the real world by providing robust opportunities for personal and career growth all throughout highschool. The Biotech-specific classes we took each year thoroughly prepared me very well for my major's college coursework as they were all very relevant, ensuring that I did not lag behind. As Hopkins is primarily a research institute, the lab skills taught by Ms. Wagner during my senior year in Molec helped me land my first ever research position with a genetics lab! I've also made some of the best bonds with my teachers in Biotech!
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Aside from academics, Biotech really supported my professional life through curated resume building sessions and presentations. During the beginning of freshman year, I looked back to my resume lots as a references! Every year, Biotech makes you present a journal article which really improved my public speaking skills Every time I get nervous for a presentation, I'll always remember my friend's and my own journal article presentation in Mr. Brennan's class as a sophomore.
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Biotech was not only just a stepping stone for the future, it was a place where I made amazing memories with my teachers and friends. Thank you Biotech!"
Where do Our Students go?
After graduating our Biotech Students have entered in some of the following fields.
Physician
Registered Nurse
Researcher in Psychology
Pharmacist
Biotech Alumni
Data Scientist
Science Teacher
Forensic Analyst
Veterinarian
Industrial Hygienist
Doctor
Chemist
Civil Engineer