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Cole was a Scott Scholars Design Studio intern this past summer, where he served as a team lead on a project for Nebraska Medicine. Previously, Cole participated in the Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP) at UNMC. Currently, he works at UNMC in Dr. Paul Trippier’s lab, contributing to the development of a drug targeting neurological diseases. At UNO, Cole is an active member of the Men’s Volleyball Club and sings in a barbershop quartet founded by Scott Scholars. For his Community Action Project, Cole and his team are partnered with Nebraska Medicine and are working to improve the patient experience in their emergency department. Following graduation, Cole is interested in a career in chemistry with a focus on food science and drug development, and plans to pursue a PhD in medicinal chemistry or synthetic organic chemistry before entering the pharmaceutical industry.
