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Forensic Science Major Reflects on Her Time as a Member of the Charger Community

Whether she was cheering for her fellow Chargers on the soccer field, helping her classmates learn physics, or playing the keyboard in a band, Emily Verge Ӱԭ24 has great memories of her time as a Charger. SheӰԭs looking forward to many more as she completes her bachelorӰԭs degree and continues her education at the University.

February 21, 2024

By Renee Chmiel, Office of Marketing and Communications


Anchal Bhatia Ӱԭ24 MBA.
Emily Verge Ӱԭ24, a forensic science major.

When Emily Verge Ӱԭ24 was in high school, she decided to become a Charger because she was attracted to the UniversityӰԭs ӰԭexcellentӰԭ forensic science program. Since officially joining the University community, she has enjoyed a variety of immersive learning experiences in her major Ӱԭ and so much more.

As she completes her bachelorӰԭs degree, Verge reflects on the many memories she has of her time as a member of the Charger community. She has made great friends and applied what she learned in the classroom during an exciting internship, and sheӰԭs celebrated the accomplishments of her fellow Chargers.

ӰԭI am eternally thankful for the number of opportunities I have been given to create new friendships on campus and to watch these friends flourish throughout the years,Ӱԭ said Verge. ӰԭFrom cheering on one friend at her senior night for the team to supporting another friendӰԭs speech at her dental pinning ceremony, I cannot think of a time I have not been filled with joy to watch my friends reach their full potentials after putting in such hard work.Ӱԭ

Emily Verge Ӱԭ24 performs at a showcase on campus with the UniversityӰԭs Music Industry Club.
Emily Verge Ӱԭ24 performs at a showcase on campus with the UniversityӰԭs Music Industry Club.

Verge will accept her degree as part of the UniversityӰԭs 2024 Commencement, which will include ceremonies over three days on the UniversityӰԭs main campus in West Haven, Conn. ItӰԭs a place where she already has fond memories Ӱԭ and is sure to create many more.

As she has connected with her fellow Chargers, Verge has enjoyed sharing her passions for science and music. As a Learning Assistant, Verge has worked with Kevin Green, Ph.D., offering support to students during his physics classes. She has also served as a laboratory assistant in molecular biology. SheӰԭs also brought her love of music to the campus and her fellow Chargers, helping students with their senior music capstone projects and playing the keyboard in a band on campus.

ӰԭPrepared me for my future careerӰԭ

Last summer, Verge had the Ӱԭamazing opportunityӰԭ to intern in the of Massachusetts State Police Crime LaboratoryӰԭs DNA Unit. While shadowing several units of the laboratory, she explored the process of forensic analysis. Her internship also enabled her to gain immersive real-world experience.

ӰԭWhen I was not observing, I contributed to a major project that focused on bringing justice to past victims of sexual assault,Ӱԭ said Verge. ӰԭMy time at the crime lab confirmed for me that forensic science was the path I wanted to take post-graduation.Ӱԭ

Verge plans to do just that by continuing her education at the University. SheӰԭll begin her masterӰԭs degree in cellular and molecular biology this fall as part of the UniversityӰԭs 4+1 dual degree program. SheӰԭs excited to continue to power on as a Charger.

ӰԭMy time at the University has helped me to prepare for success by actively allowing me to apply my education to the field I hope to pursue,Ӱԭ she said. ӰԭI am considerably grateful for the forensic science programӰԭs laboratory courses that have been taught by professionals within the field. I feel that learning how to apply my knowledge from professors with firsthand experience has notably prepared me for my future career.Ӱԭ

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