March 2012
Where is your hometown? San Diego, CA
What year of college are you in? Sophomore
What is your major/field? Biology
Do you have any siblings and if so how many? Single Child!
Do you have any pets and if so, what kinds and what are their names? No pets, but would love a dog.
What are some of your hobbies? Skating, hiking, board games, learning about medicines.
What is something you dream about doing in the future? Starting an educational program for greater health literacy and preventative care.
What is your favorite color? Blue
What is your favorite meal? Korean BBQWho is your favorite cartoon character and why? Kiki from Kiki's Delivery Service, because I think that she's a strong but relatable character.
What is your favorite genre of music? Pop
What is your favorite film? Forrest Gump
Who is one of your role models and why? My parents, they both always keep a clear goal in mind for their passions and put 100% in everything they do.
What is the best thing about being a Cornell Engineer? The best part of being in DPE is all of the amazing support that students receive.
If you could change any one thing, what would it be? It would have been awesome to get involved with more DPE and organization events earlier as a Cornell student.
Share some words of wisdom: Dream big! Cornell has great resources and people who believe in your talent. If you have an idea, go out and find people who can help you!
Graduate Student of the Month
What is your full name? Casey Marie Kraning-Rush
Where is your hometown? Fort Wayne, IN
What year of college are you in? 4th year PhD student
What is your major/field? Biomedical Engineering
Do you have any siblings and if so how many? Nope - only child!
Do you have any pets and if so, what kinds and what are their names? I have three beautiful cats named Choloe, Carbunkle, and Noelle.
What are some of your hobbies? I love to read (primarily fiction), play video games, and play board games with friends.
What is something you dream about doing in the future?Going sightseeing through Europe.
What is your favorite color? Lime green
What is your favorite meal? Sushi (and for dessert: DeBrand chocolates)
Who is your favorite cartoon character and why?Eliza Thornberry, because she went on amazing adventures and could talk to animals.
What is your favorite genre of music?I really get into a wide variety of music, but in a pinch I'd say my *favorites* are primarily classic rock, alternative rock, and pop music.
What is your favorite film?The Holiday.
Who is one of your role models and why? My dad is one of my biggest role models because of his ability to immediately and easily get along with everyone he meets, and because of his unwavering positive attitude towards life.
What is the best thing about being a Cornell Engineer? Having access to unparalleled opportunities and resources, including factors such as the cutting-edge technology facilities and the inspiring, driven, and ultimately quite friendly faculty and students.
If you could change any one thing, what would it be? I would give my experiments a 100% success rate!
Share some words of wisdom: Take life with a grain of salt - it tastes better that way!
