Monday, April 4, 2011

On The Ladder

I've been featured in the Democrat and Chronicle's "On the Ladder" series! See the full article on the D&C website.


CARLOS ORTIZ staff photographer
On The Ladder: Bethany Choate

When Bethany Choate was a junior at Rush-Henrietta high school, she landed a paid internship at the Rochester Institute of Technology and was hooked on doing hands-on research in the field of imaging science.

Today, Choate, 26, is the senior associate for outreach and communications for the Chester F. Carlson Center for Imaging Science at RIT.

"The cross-disciplinary aspect of the program really spoke to me. I knew I liked science and math but had no idea what I wanted to do with that passion, so to find a field with so much variety was perfect," said Choate, who is currently working on a master's degree in professional studies.

Choate lives in Rochester with her husband, Matthew Heimbueger, who also happens to have a bachelor's in imaging science. Very creative hobbies balance both of their very technical careers. Choate figure skates, Heimbueger is a drummer, and both can be found on dance floors around town.

We caught up with Choate to learn about her hopes for the future of science in our country, how her hair color helped her land a job and what advice she might have for other young professionals. Keep Reading...

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