About Me
I am Valarie Wong, a student at IUI majoring in biology and minoring in chemistry on the pre-dental track. I will be graduating in Spring 2026. My dream is to become a dentist to give others confidence in their smiles in the same way that my dentists enabled me to have confidence in mine. In addition to their functional use for chewing food, teeth can be a critical component of one's appearance. Thus, I believe access to adequate dental care can improve one's day-to-day and long-term life.
Table Of Contents
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Growth as an IUI Honors Student: This page includes my previous and updated Intention Statements and Journey Maps, which show how my goals have shifted with time. Despite these shifts, my passion for becoming a dentist has remained the same.
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The Genetics of Malocclusion: Here, I discuss my favorite Honors Project, a research paper titled "The Genetics of Malocclusion." In this section, I cover the process of completing the project and what skills I gained from it.
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Research Experiences: At IU Indianapolis, I have developed my research skills through writing research papers and hands-on lab experience. This page showcases specific skills and knowledge I have gained.
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Formal Retrospective: Looking back at what I have accomplished during my time as an undergraduate student, I am proud of my growth and how much I have accomplished in my classes, student organizations, and the Indianapolis community.