About
My name is Kyle Heard from Chicago, Illinois. I’m a STEM Posse Scholar majoring in Biochemistry with the class of Spring 2025. One of my goals as an undergrad is to complete an Honors Thesis. After obtaining my bachelor’s, I plan to pursue a Ph.D. and a career as a research scientist in the biomedical field. I aspire to use my scientific expertise to uplift my community.
In my free time, I enjoy laughing with friends & family, playing volleyball, traveling, watching TV/anime, and reading. I am a huge fan of Star Wars, Avatar: TLA & Marvel. My pet peeves are slow walkers and bad-tasting food🫤. On campus, you can find me playing intramural volleyball or in my research lab!
My UROP experience has been irreplaceable because I was immersed in a wealth of research opportunities as soon as I stepped on campus. One word I would use to describe my UROP research experience would be empowering. I solidified my love of the sciences and passion to pursue my dream career as a Biomedical Scientist. This opportunity was the perfect time to test if that lifestyle was for me. Luckily, the shoe was a perfect fit! This realization improved my Michigan experience because it clarified where I plan to invest my time in the coming years. Throughout the years, I’ve enjoyed diving further into my research project and raising my skills to new heights. I’m excited to play my part in supporting other undergraduates to embark on their research journeys too! Go Blue
