Kimiko Kidd, Junior, Earth and Environmental Sciences

Growing up, my fascination with the natural world was nurtured by my experience as a home-schooled student raising various Ohio butterflies. I studied their host plants, growth, and migratory patterns, which started me on a path to appreciate the scope and relevance of the environmental and life sciences. I had always planned on attending Wright State University, and after being awarded a scholarship, it was even more financially feasible to attend college.

Evolution and Ecology with Dr. Bahn has been one of my favorite courses, as it included outdoor labs. Some of my other core