Bethany Khol
Degree in Progress:
PhD in Epidemiology
Hometown:
Dewitt, MI
Favorite Color:
Purple-Blue
Favorite Movie/Musical Singer or Group
Project Hail Mary
What do you enjoy doing in your spare time?
Puzzles, crafts and writing
Research Focus:
Science communication and infectious disease
What inspired your interest in pursuing your degree?
I learned about the field of epidemiology during the COVID-19 pandemic, which sparked my interest in pursuing epidemiology
Why did you choose to study at MSU?
I liked the small department size and felt that I would find good instructors and mentors here
What has been one of your best experiences within graduate school so far?
Getting to know my fellow students and forming friendships across the department
Any thoughts or advice for current students?
Don’t be afraid to reach out to others. In my experience, students in the department have been a great support network and faculty and staff have given excellent advice.
What are your future plans?
I still don’t know what kind of career I would like most, but I would like to work in science communication in some capacity in the future.