Celebrating International Day of Women and Girls in Science with…
Luna Omiddoust
BSc Applied Animal Biology 2027
What excites you about science?
What has kept the fire going for me is the moment when multiple familiar subjects suddenly click. That quiet but powerful “lightbulb moment,” when a collection of scattered facts falls into place, is deeply satisfying. Science invites you into that process over and over again. It is deeply nourishing to be able to work and study in a field that has shaped and influenced our daily lives, and continues to evolve alongside us. I am especially fascinated when concepts that I learned in classes reveal themselves in my everyday observations, and by reaching that state where learning, understanding, and observation align is what makes science feel both personal and endlessly alive.
When did you realize science was for you?
It was when curiosity stopped feeling like a phase and became a habit for me. The moment where I found myself asking why long after an answer was given, wanting to understand not just what happens, but how and why it happens. The thing about sciences is it becomes less about memorizing facts and more about learning how to think, how to observe patterns, question assumptions, and sit comfortably with uncertainty. That shift made it clear that science wasn’t just something I studied, but a way I understood the world around me and that understanding has always been a fundamental part of me.
What is the greatest challenge you’ve had to tackle?
One of the greatest challenges I’ve had to tackle is maintaining confidence in a field with such a high concentration of talented and driven individuals. The sheer number of people drawn to science can make it easy to question your own place, and imposter syndrome often follows. Being surrounded by bright, accomplished, and inspiring peers is both motivating and demanding. It constantly pushes you to reflect, adapt, and grow. Over time, I’ve learned that this challenge is not a weakness but a catalyst, encouraging me to stay curious, work harder, and continuously refine my skills. Rather than competing with others, I now see it as a reminder to measure progress against my own growth and to keep striving to be better than I was yesterday.
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