DEBORAH AGBAKWURU
Deborah is an international student from Nigeria. She is a PhD candidate in the Department of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences. Deborah's research focuses on immunology and immunobiology, specifically T cell biology. Her bachelor's degree is in Pharmacy (Bachelor of Pharmacy), which is equivalent to the US Doctor of Pharmacy degree. Deborah practiced as a pharmacist in Nigeria for a few years before moving to the United States in 2021. Deborah doesn't enjoy the outdoors very much, unlike a typical Missoulian. Instead, in her free time, she prefers to stay indoors, scroll through social media, and talk to family and friends all over the world. Deborah is also particularly interested in STEM and in recruiting the younger generation to careers in STEM through mentorship.
ABIGAIL FUESLER
Abi discovered a love for the outdoors in the deserts of California and the mountains of North Carolina. After graduating from Brevard College, Abi pursued a career as a summer camp director before returning to school to study experiential education. While earning her M.S., Abi completed a thesis focused on the career impact of graduating from an undergraduate outdoor academic program. These days, Abi is fascinated by recreation allocation systems, social scripts surrounding outdoor adventure, and the rise of the e-bike. When she needs a break from school, Abi can be found reading, playing soccer, or riding bikes.
RYANN SU
Ryann Su is a PhD student in the Ecology and Evolution program. She is interested in studying the behavioral and physiological responses of birds to various environmental changes and stressors, and her dissertation research, advised by Dr. Creagh Breuner, focuses on the impacts of heavy metal contamination. In her free time, Ryann enjoys driving (cars and buses) and hiking.