UHP Scholars

Shane McCalib

First and foremost I consider myself a lifetime student. My hobbies include traveling, visiting museums, playing sports and anything outdoors. Ultimately I plan on getting a PhD in Mathematics and doing research for a government lab such as Lawrence Berkeley and then eventually teaching. Primarily I joined the UHP to get involved in research to help prepare myself for a role in a lab. I also wanted to be involved in a community of like minded individuals who value education and work ethic.

Paulina Lara

I am a graduating senior majoring in Biology with a concentration in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology. I am interested in wildlife conservation, focusing on protecting and restoring biodiversity. In my free time, I enjoy gardening, cooking, bird watching, and going on nature walks. In the UHP, I've worked on projects about sustainable agriculture and heterothermy in small mammals and birds. I chose to participate in the UHP to gain more experience conducting research projects.

Jazlin Lee

My name is Jazlin, and I am a senior Sociology student. In my free time I love to read, hike, and cook new recipes. My long-term career goal is to become a case manager for the state of California. Case managers are underrated key members in the social field that aid and support their communities. I joined UHP back in 2019 to make connections with other UHP students and network with faculty and staff outside of my major. Furthermore, UHP has provided me the opportunities to dive deeper into Sociology, the major that I am passionate about.

Dana Fischal

I became a strong palliative care advocate while working as a paralegal in a probate litigation law firm. The HDEV classes and UHP program at CSUEB have reiterated that multicultural is becoming an increasingly large reality for patients and their families. Therefore, mutual understanding of end-of-life decision-making by all involved in care for the patient is essential. Cultural literacy enhances the difficult conversation surrounding end-of-life care. My goal is to promote the integration of culturally sensible, sensitive language about palliative care in EOL decision-planning documents such as Health Care Directives.