#AISSLobo
The American Indian Student Services’ #AISSLobo highlights students from across the UNM community on the AISS social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, and Snapchat.
Nicholas Redhouse (Diné) is this week’s #AISSLobo! Nicholas is from Upper Fruitland, NM and transferred to UNM from San Juan College. He’s a double major in biochemistry and business administration with a concentration in finance and he’s working towards minors a management and political science. Nicholas plans to earn a Ph.D. in biology or biomedical sciences and work at the intersection of research and science policy to shape policies that strengthen research funding, expand opportunities in STEM, and better serve Indigenous communities. He’s involved on campus as an AISS Ambassador and is a part of the Army ROTC program and American Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB), and he volunteers with the non-profit, Pueblo Brain Science. Nicholas is also working with the UNM Department of Biology as an undergraduate researcher; is involved in the UNM Native American Health Fellowship; served as a New Mexico Senate Finance Committee Intern, New Mexico Legislative Intern, and UNM Fred Harris Congressional Intern. Nicholas is grateful for Dr. Mubarak Syed, his Lab supervisor and mentor, who believes that he can accomplish anything he sets his mind to. His mother is his hero, her strength, sacrifice, and continual belief in Nicholas are the foundation that allows him to pursue his goals. He’s motivated by his community and his brothers & sisters in the National Guard who push him to be the best version of himself. And the Diné value of T’áá hwó’ ají t’éego, “it is up to you”, taught him personal responsibility, resilience, and the importance of giving back to his community. Nicholas’ advice to the Lobo community is, “Stay disciplined, stay humble, and uplift your community.” We’re very proud to highlight Nicholas and all his incredible accomplishments. His commitment to others is evident in everything that he does and he’s a stellar example of a Lobo & Native scholar.
