TFS Alum shares on Science and preparing for College Success

Lessons from a graduate of Tallulah Falls School (TFS) helped current students understand more clearly what the college experience could offer those interested in the field of science, reports E. Lane Gresham, Director of Communications and Media at TFS.  A member of the Class of 2018, Laura Brothers, spoke to Danielle Smith’s biology classes on March 9.  Brothers is set to graduate in May with a bachelor’s degree in biology with honors from Georgetown College. She spoke primarily about the research methodology for her thesis topic: Histone mutations among humans and drosophila in correlation to inorganic arsenic exposure.”  Brothers’ thesis explores carcinogens’ effect on humans diagnosed with lung cancer.  Additionally, she told students they could conduct research as an undergraduate; she answered questions about her college experience and her time at TFS.  Smith said having a TFS alumna guest speaker was phenomenal.  “Laura was able to share details about her TFS experiences like dual enrollment that propelled her into success in college,” Smith said. “She shared information in a relevant and engaging way with our students. Laura was motivational as a woman in STEM and encouraged all of our students to find their passion and follow their dreams.”  Upper School Academic Dean Kim Popham said it was great to have Brothers on campus.  “It’s so valuable for our students to hear for themselves what awaits them beyond graduation,” Popham said. “We are grateful for our alumni who make the time to come back to share their experiences with our students.”