Meet the Tutors
Brooke Gustafson
Hello! My name is Brooke Gustafson and I am a Senior here at Boise State. I am majoring in Biology, with a cellular/molecular emphasis and a chemistry minor. When I am not studying, I enjoy spending time outside, whether that be backpacking, hiking, mountain biking, paddle boarding, etc. I also enjoy live music, coffee shops and thrifting. I am on the pre-med pathway and plan to apply to medical school this Spring. I look forward to working with you all!
Dinh Tran
My name is Dinh, I am student studying biology and aspiring a career in medicine. I enjoy indulging in anime and Japanese media. I also love food (especially grandma cooking!)
Miranda Trester
Hello, my name is Miranda Trester, and I am a Junior here at Boise State! I am a Biology major with a CMB emphasis and am very happy to be able to be a part of the Biology Learning Center’s mission of providing a safe learning environment for everybody. In my free time, I love to listen to music, read at the library, walk around in nature, and spend time with my family. I also currently work as a Peer Coach for the Community Impact Program, as a research fellow in the Infectious Disease research lab, and as a research fellow at the Boise VA Medical Center. I also love to spend time volunteering at the Intermountain Bird Observatory during the summer and at the American Red Cross.
Mitch Fies
Hey everyone, my name is Mitch! I’m from Washington and I am a pre-dental senior. In my spare time, I enjoy exercising and playing guitar. Please feel free to stop in for tutoring or mentorship in medical/dental pathways. I’m looking forward to meeting you guys!
Tracy Forbes
Hello, I’m Tracy and I’m a senior in Biology with a CMB emphasis. I do research in Dr. Richard Beard’s Microvascular Pathology lab where we investigate how blood-brain barrier dysfunction contributes to CNS diseases like multiple sclerosis. I love seeing how science can be used to help people with diseases such as multiple sclerosis, cancer, Alzheimer’s, etc. In my spare time, I love to be outdoors (but only in the summer!) hiking, camping, and swimming. In the winter, I like to hibernate with a good book or a new recipe. I hope you’ll come and see us in the library – we’re excited to talk about science with you!
Jess Desjardin
Hi everyone! My name is Jess and I am a senior this year majoring in Biology with a Cellular, Molecular, Biomedical emphasis. My plan after I graduate in the fall is to apply to Physician Assistant programs. Outside of school, I enjoy reading and pretty much anything outdoors whether that be hiking, fishing, or floating the river. I am excited to meet you and help in any way that I can!
Clare Throm
I am a graduate student in the M.S. biology program and I graduated with my B.S in biology from Boise State in 2023. My research is focused on understanding the effects of wildfires on bat activity. I enjoy fieldwork and spend as much time outdoors as possible! In my free time I love to hike, run, read, write and garden. I’m looking forward to meeting you all in the BLC!
Cody Wolf
I am a graduate student in the Biomolecular Science PhD program and have been at Boise State since 2011. In my free time I love to read, spend time outdoors, and gaming. Tell me what your favorite book is and show me your best fishing spots!
I can help you with: Biol 100, 191, 192, 205, 310, 30
Emily Meredith
I am an Associate Clinical Faculty member in the Department of Biological Sciences. I teach eight different Biology classes, including Intro to Cell and Molecular Biology (Bio191) and Communication in Biological Sciences (Bio306). I love to mountain bike, cook, hike, and adventure.
Ask me about any Biology class or come chat with me about your path in science—we are all here to help you!