Undergraduate Student Workers

Rebecca is a junior at Montana State University, majoring in Computer Science. She grew up in Browning, Montana, and thanks to a very encouraging teacher, she fell in love with the world of coding. Rebecca enjoys sewing, painting, baking, and reading. Aftergraduation she wants to work for the FBI or some type of law enforcement in hopes of becoming a real-life Olivia Benson (Law & Order: SVU). Eventually, Rebecca would like to return to her hometown and become a teacher, in hopes of inspiring others.

Sarah is a senior at Montana State University, majoring in Elementary Education. She is an officer in the Aspiring Educators Club, a practicum student at Irving Elementary, and an SMRC intern. She was raised in Belgrade, Montana, and grew up with a love for kids, learning, and the outdoors. Now, she's married and has two wiener dogs! After she graduates, she hopes to become a K-8 teacher! As the center's office intern, Sarah has a hand in many projects throughout the office.

Clara is a junior at Montana State University with a major of: "Secondary Education: General Science Broadfield". She is an officer in the Science Olympiad Club, is a student worker for the MSU History and Philosophy Department, as well as an SMRC intern. She was raised in Kalispell, Montana, and grew up with a love for Montana and the natural world. After she graduates, she hopes to become a high school science teacher, and one day a professor of science at MSU. As the center's lending library librarian, Clara works to give aid to current and pre-service teachers, disseminate  information about the center and partnerships, and help spread STEM across Montana.

Nela is a freshman at Montana State University, dual-majoring in Political Science and Philosophy. Born and raised in Bozeman, Montana, she has a deep love for all things related to the outdoors. In her free time, Nela enjoys hiking and camping, crafting, and spending time with loved ones. She hopes to settle her future career at the intersection of her love of the humanities and passion for outdoor conservation. As an office intern, Nela holds a “jack-of-all-trades” position and is involved in a myriad of SMRC projects.

Rey is a senior at Montana State University, dual-majoring in Computer Science and English. Rey is passionate about quantum computing and plans to continue research in the field through graduate study. As the Quantum Intern at the Science Math Resource Center (SMRC), Rey supports outreach efforts across Montana, helping students and educators engage with emerging opportunities in quantum science.