Araceli Serrano, Undergraduate Researcher
Earth System Science Dept,
University of California, Irvine araces1@uci.edu Mentee: 2015 - present (research, lab/field methods, science communication, career
development)
Priya’s dedication to her students is undeniable and limitless.
When she takes another mentee under her wing she provides a wide range of
support from career mentoring to personal advice.
Priya is inspiring; she keeps everyone in the lab motivated and is
always reminding us of the big picture while we are performing seemingly menial
tasks. She takes every opportunity to teach us the value of our efforts
and of some of the great scientific advances made by the most renowned
researchers in our field. Whenever I am with her I am always
learning. Her explanations are always clear and
memorable especially when she provides analogies for difficult concepts. If I
or someone else still struggles to understand she tries a multitude of
techniques to see how she can help along the learning process. Priya is one of
the most patient people I’ve met. Her open and warm personality allows anyone
to feel at ease and transforms the room to a welcome environment where your
thoughts and intellectual input is valued. She has made a significant impact on
my life by opening doors to numerous opportunities and helping me realize my
potential.
It truly is a great honor to have her as a mentor and friend.
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