Shelby Thomas- U.R. Oceanography Lab (Oce 1001L)

Hello, my name is Shelby Thomas. I am a senior at Spruce Creek High school and am dual enrolled at DSC. I am planing to double major in Marine Biology and Bio-engineering. I am particularly interested in helping research and develop cures for cancer and alternative fuel. Another unique interest I have relating to this field of study, I wish to research the cures for cancer and alternative fuel through using the ocean. For example converting algae into a usable source for fuel or doing research on various corals to help find cures for cancer. I have always had a interest in the ocean, I grew up with a family of divers and adventures, who nurtured me into loving the ocean. Learning as I matured all the wonders and discoveries the ocean has yet to reveal. I could only imagine what is waiting out there to be discovered. I believe the ocean has been over looked when it comes to researches, studies, and experiments; that will lead to bettering human life and is healthier for the planet. I love exploration and helping others, this very love is what drove me into this path of studies. Some other things I enjoy apart from exploring the ocean is sports. I am a very active person I enjoy surfing, running, horseback riding, and well just about any sport. The two sports that have the biggest impact on my life is Track and Horseback riding. I own an Arabian Horse and have been riding since age 3, I actively travel for various riding performances with (Ron Mcgloclin) a world wide clinician for equestrians. I have traveled to Sweden and Italy, along with various states in the U.S. with him and his riding instructors and riders. I plan to be a collegiate runner for track and field, I first started track freshman year of high school and qualified for Nationals; placing 8th in the 400m that year and also qualified for Nationals the following three years and plan on going this year. I am an extremely active dedicated person and I am thrilled to begin my education that will help me accomplish my goals and aspirations.

Young and playing with Dolphins

Outdoor Nationals Track and Field 2012 (running the 4x800m relay) 

Merlin(my Arabian horse) and I