Laura Fuchs

Role at the SALT Center: As a Student Support Specialist, I work with students to help create their Individualized Learning Plan (ILP) by collaboratively developing goals for success, incorporating academic strategies, and providing students with guidance and encouragement throughout their university experience.

Education: The University of Arizona, B.S., Biology; The University of Arizona, M.S. Genetics; The University of Arizona, M.A. Journalism (in process)

Hometown: New Providence, New Jersey

Professional Associations: Clinical Lab Specialist in Cytogenetics (NCA); College Reading & Learning Association (CRLA) Master Tutor, Southern Arizona Research, Science and Engineering Judge (SARSEF)

Activities/Interests: I enjoy studying journalism; writing stories; meeting new people; lap swimming; bicycling; spending time with my family and my rescue cats and dogs; reading about genetics, earth science, nature, biology, people and the world.