Emma Mashburn is a senior at Miami University, majoring in Biology with a Philosophy minor. Emma’s role in the Oedipodinae Project thus far has consisted of assisting Steph Smith with her duties, learning how to sequence DNA, do DNA extractions and Polymerase Chain Reactions (PCR). Emma decided to join this project because she has always had an interest in genetics, which is a main focus of the lab, and because she admires Dr. Jezkova and her work. In the future, Emma plans to further her studies and go to PA school to eventually become a physician assistant.