COI: What is your current major, degree plan, and professional concentration?

Venkata: I am doing my master’s in information science with a significant concentration in health informatics and going into the third semester.

COI: Why did you apply for this scholarship and what made you think you were a good match for it?

Venkata: I believed that I was qualified for the Herman L. Totten Endowed Scholarship because I have been an outstanding student in the two semesters with all A grades in the subjects; this made me apply for the scholarship, mainly for the students from information science.

COI: What are some highlights of your time in the program so far? Do you want to shout out to any specific courses or professors who have helped you along the way?

Venkata: The main highlights of the program so far are learning the essential management during a disaster, the importance of library services in society, and how technology plays a significant role in the medical profession. I thank Dr. Elise Victor, Dr. Craig Drayden, and Dr. Ana Cleveland. They helped to learn important aspects of the field during the two semesters.

COI: What are your career plans after graduation?

Venkata: After graduation, I want to see myself as Clinical Data Manager and Analytics Analyst.

COI: Can you share any big successes you’ve had or obstacles you’ve overcome?

Venkata: The main obstacle I have faced is programming languages. I am from the medical field; this master’s plan helped me to learn those languages and overcome obstacles.