MPH in Epidemiology of Microbial Disease from Yale University, PhD student at CSU

Toby Koch never thought he would find himself getting a Ph.D. because he never thought himself “smart.” It took many years for him to realize that curiosity is the most important factor in having a career in science.

Toby tries to impart this realization to all his students through exercises that promote self-discovery and active learning. The brain functions as a muscle that can expand and grow to comprehend more complex ideas the more we exercise it. 

He started tutoring during his undergraduate program and is currently a Ph.D. student at CSU where he also teaches microbiology.