Today’s Friday Feature is Marissa Robarge!

Marissa Robarge is a research assistant at UConn KIDS.  She is an undergraduate Biological Sciences student at UConn’s Storrs Campus.

This is Marissa’s first semester working as a research assistant and she is very excited about this opportunity!  She hopes to gain more background in the research process and looks forward to working with so many new people.

Marissa enjoys studying Biology, especially when she can be hands on with the organisms (see the image below!). Her true passion is working with kids, especially building connections and assisting children with special needs.  She plans on pursuing a Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy in hopes of working as a pediatric occupational therapist.

In her free time, Marissa sails with UConn’s Club Sailing Team, goes on hikes, and enjoys spending time with friends and family.

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