Katie Champoux
UW Honors Graduates
Katie Champoux

Neurobiology and Psychology
Designation: Departmental Honors
Honors Grads 2017/2018
Proudest Moment: Becoming a member of Phi Beta Kappa as a junior.
Thesis: Differential Development of Myelin in the Zebra Finch Song System Corresponds to Faster Song Tempo
One of my most significant experiences has been undergraduate research in Dr. David Perkel’s lab studying the neural mechanisms of learning, memory, and vocalization that allow singing in songbirds like zebra finches. I discovered how much I enjoy the challenges of research and understanding how research can translate into clinical medicine and patient care.
I have thoroughly enjoyed my coursework to earn degrees in Neurobiology and Psychology. I love studying everything and anything about the nervous system, from molecular mechanisms to anatomy, from neuropharmacology to the neural basis of human behavior.
During my Husky years, I discovered my passion for helping others. I now know that I want to help people improve their health and I plan to attend medical school. I am very grateful for love and support from my family, friends, and mentors. I am also proud to earn Departmental Honors in Neurobiology and be a part of the UW Honors Family.