Aaron Patterson
STEM Scholars
STEM Scholar
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Affiliation
Student
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Hometown
Stone Mountain, Georgia
Biography
Aaron Patterson is a biology major from Stone Mountain, Georgia. His ultimate career goal is to become a clinical and research psychiatrist, focusing new methods and treatments to combat the nation’s growing mental health crisis. Patterson is passionate about STEM and his coursework will enable him to help people across the country and the world, specifically those who are most in need. He chose Howard not only because it is the largest producer of black STEM professionals, but also because it is a place where every student can help each other to succeed. Patterson believes that what he will enjoy most in his future career will be to see how the conditions of patients improve over time.