When I was in fifth grade, we were asked what we wanted to be when we grew up. Most of my classmates were answering with jobs like professional athletes, models, actors, etc. I answered with marine biologist. Wanting to be a marine biologist is great, but when you’re the first person in your family to pursue any kind of career in science, that path is anything but clear. Luckily for me I had great advisors to help me navigate this field along the way to get to where I am today, and I look forward to returning that favor for other students in the future.