My name is Rebecca Miceli, I am a fourth-year doctoral candidate at Rensselaer! I graduated from Wheaton College MA in 2019 and started here at RPI the following fall. I was excited to be closer to home and live much closer to the Adirondacks and southern Vermont mountains. I love trail running, mountain biking, and skiing – the trails are very accessible from Troy. My cohort and I survived the pandemic shutdown together by enjoying all the outdoor restaurants, beautiful parks, and bike paths in the area. In terms of academics, I have loved everything about RPI. It is very easy to work in a collaborative environment, both through CBIS and co-advisorships. I have taken numerous classes that have directly impacted my research, and get to work with undergraduate students in a research setting every day. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is an awesome school that will prepare you for your future!