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Brendan LeStrange

Brendan LeStrange

Brendan LeStrange

February 20, 2025 by

Email
brendan@vols.utk.edu

Mentors:

Dr. Rachel McCord
Biochemistry & Cellular and Molecular Biology

Brendan LeStrange

Title of Program

Computational Biophysics

Hometown

Rochester, New York

Description of Program

Computational Biophysics is a subfield of physics, biology, mathematics, chemistry, and computer science. This program attempts to walk through the key concepts of modern biophysics with a contemporary focus towards applications of biological processes to machine learning development.

Departmental Emphases

Department of Mathematics, Department of Computer Science, and Department of Physics

Anticipated Graduation Date

May 2027

Plans After Graduation

I plan to pursue an applied mathematics PhD

Other Academic Interests

Philosophy, History, War Strategy, and Political Science

Part-time Employment; Hobbies; Campus Clubs/Activities

I’ve been working as Lead Peer Learning Assistant (tutor) for the Vol Study Center.

College Scholars Program

College of Arts and Sciences

Austin Peay Building 211
1404 Circle Drive
Knoxville TN 37996-1600

Phone: 865-974-3975
Email: scholars@utk.edu

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