Alumni: From art elective classes to biomedical visualization
Clara Baumgarten
Clara Baumgarten was a student at Greenhouse from 2004-16, and is completing her masters in UIC’s Biomedical Visualization program.
Years at Greenhouse: 2004-16
College: Indiana University
Major: Fine Arts, Biology and Art History
Grad School: University of Illinois, Chicago
Degree: Masters of Science
Living in: Chicago, IL
I have dreamed of becoming a Biomedical Visualizer since I was in highschool. UIC's Biomedical Visualization program, which is one of five accredited programs in North America, prepares students to become certified Biomedical Visualizers. I plan to specialize in molecular animation, but also enjoy pharmaceutical branding, illustration, and 3D modeling.
Greenhouse's Rhetoric program greatly impacted my educational career as it challenged me to write a thesis paper or develop a Coup d'etat, which were projects that gave me rhetorical skills I have clung to during the rest of my educational career. Along with the wonderful curriculum, the most meaningful aspect of the Greenhouse is the emphasis on faith and community from a young age. I remember Mr. Spacek praying over our lunch every week after we sang a song of thanks together and I continue to carry special memories like these and incorporate these foundational values in my life today.
I cannot thank all the Greenhouse staff and students enough for the impact you have had on my life. Being homeschooled and being a part of the Greenhouse community was a true gift that I will cherish for the rest of my life.
–Clara Baumgarten