Michaela Barry
Graduate Research Assistant
What is your degree program?
I am in the MPH program with a concentration in Biostatistics and I plan to graduate in May of 2023.
What do you do for the Division of Mental Health and Substance Use?
I work on many projects for the Division of Mental Health and Substance Use. For all the projects I am on, I do data analysis. Whether that be brainstorming ways to analyze and visualize data or be running statistical tests.
What is your favorite memory from Kent State University?
My favorite memory from Kent was at the end of this past year after our last final my friends and I impulsively went to Dave and Busters together.
Why did you choose to go into public health?
I chose public health to help to improve everyone’s overall quality of life.
What is your favorite place to eat in Kent?
My favorite place to eat in Kent is Little City Grill.
What is the last tv show you watched or book that you read?
I am currently rereading all of the Harry Potter series.
What are your plans after graduation?
After graduation I hope to get a job, hopefully staying in the realm of mental health. I also just got engaged, so hopefully planning a wedding.