Nick Sard's Alumni Testimonial

At Fredonia I studied smallmouth bass population genetics. Throughout the four years I conducted research at Fredonia I learned many valuable techniques both in the field and the lab. I was able to harness the power of population genetics to answer important ecological questions about smallmouth bass using these techniques. As with anything it takes practice to be good at what you do. My research project provided me with the opportunity to hone skills I learned in Fredonia’s Biology classes and labs. These techniques have proved very useful for my career. I believe that my research endeavors at Fredonia gave me a competitive edge when applying to Ph.D. programs because research experience is an important factor assessed when applying. My advisor and other professors involved in my project at Fredonia were great people to ask for letters of recommendation which are often required for post graduate work/studies. All in all, the education I received at Fredonia prepared me very well for my doctoral studies at Oregon State University.

Nick Sard
B.S in Biology, Fredonia, Class of 2009
M.S. in Biology, Fredonia, Class of 2011
Ph.D. student, Fisheries Science, Oregon State University