Co-hosts Andrea Glassmire and Zsofia Szendrei chatted with MSU Entomology undergraduate Michael Kalwajtys, who is starting his junior year in our department this fall. Mike discovered entomology after finding out that his passion for video games does not translate well to a career in computer sciences. He told us about a summer job he had that taught him about endangered species. We asked him about what life is like as an entomology undergraduate, how he is dealing with online courses, what he did during the summer in lock-down and how his summer plans were changed due to the pandemic. Mike also shared with us his work experiences in entomology and his passion for doing research in the field. He is an avid Star Wars fan and we talked about the possibility of meeting aliens and the chance for finding life in our solar system. Mike's top two favorite video games are Skyrim and Apex Legends. To learn more about Mike, check out Joy Landis' article about him on the department's website. 

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