Dean’s List Scholar Kayoung Heo, of Windsor, Nova Scotia, entered her third year of Acadia’s biology program. Kay is actively involved in the K.C. Irving Environmental Science Centre, supporting faculty research projects as well as those of current Arthur Irving Scholars. Kay has a strong interest in integrating environmental science and public health, and encouraging the exploration of the use of native plants in the health field. She is highly regarded by her Acadia professors with whom she has made a significant contribution to Acadia’s seed bank program. In addition to her commitment to her studies, Kayoung currently volunteers in Acadia’s Peer Health Group and at the Hants Community Hospital in Windsor. She also tutors chemistry and physics. In her spare time, Kay enjoys singing and playing the piano.