[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":263},["ShallowReactive",2],{"\u002Fkaitlynn-pfeifer":3},{"id":4,"type":5,"title":6,"subtitle":7,"hideFromSearchEngines":8,"social":9,"bodyBlocks":11,"slug":254,"description":255,"parents":256,"metaDescription":8,"metaTitle":6,"path":254,"breadcrumbs":257},"022290ec-8877-4d16-b4b1-d7827a45004e","page","Kaitlynn Pfeifer","Launching her career from a regional campus",null,{"title":8,"description":8,"imageUrl":10},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.osu.edu\u002Fimages\u002Fohio-state-social-generic.jpeg",[12,45,171],{"blockName":13,"attrs":14,"innerBlocks":18,"innerHTML":42,"innerContent":43},"core\u002Fcolumns",{"className":15,"width":16,"uuid":17},"omc-mar-bottom-sp-16","narrow","1228e83f",[19],{"blockName":20,"attrs":21,"innerBlocks":23,"innerHTML":38,"innerContent":39},"core\u002Fcolumn",{"uuid":22},"9365fbcc",[24],{"blockName":25,"attrs":26,"innerBlocks":35,"innerHTML":36,"innerContent":37},"core\u002Fimage",{"id":27,"sizeSlug":28,"linkDestination":29,"mediaAttrs":30,"uuid":34},4007,"full","none",{"data-entity-type":31,"data-entity-uuid":32,"data-image-style":33},"file","4f43fc3e-01d4-4574-a2ef-76801d768515","original","b8a45b39",[],"\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003Cimg src=\"\u002Fsites\u002Fdefault\u002Ffiles\u002Finline-images\u002Fpfeifer-kaitlynn.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4007\" data-entity-type=\"file\" data-entity-uuid=\"4f43fc3e-01d4-4574-a2ef-76801d768515\" data-image-style=\"original\"\u002F>\u003Cfigcaption>For Kaitlynn Pfeifer, Ohio State Marion’s small class sizes and close-knit campus community was the perfect environment.\u003C\u002Ffigcaption>\u003C\u002Ffigure>",[36],"\u003Cdiv class=\"bux-grid__cell bux-grid__cell--12 bux-grid__cell--auto@lg undefinedwp-block-column\">\u003C\u002Fdiv>",[40,8,41],"\u003Cdiv class=\"bux-grid__cell bux-grid__cell--12 bux-grid__cell--auto@lg undefinedwp-block-column\">","\u003C\u002Fdiv>","\u003Cdiv class=\"bux-grid is-style-narrow wp-block-columns omc-mar-bottom-sp-16\">\u003C\u002Fdiv>",[44,8,41],"\u003Cdiv class=\"bux-grid is-style-narrow wp-block-columns omc-mar-bottom-sp-16\">",{"blockName":13,"attrs":46,"innerBlocks":48,"innerHTML":168,"innerContent":169},{"uuid":47},"26f58ee0",[49,64,158],{"blockName":20,"attrs":50,"innerBlocks":53,"innerHTML":61,"innerContent":62},{"width":51,"uuid":52},"25%","6ad255ee",[54],{"blockName":55,"attrs":56,"innerBlocks":58,"innerHTML":59,"innerContent":60},"core\u002Fparagraph",{"uuid":57},"0417eab3",[],"\u003Cp class=\"bux-paragraph\">\u003C\u002Fp>",[59],"\u003Cdiv class=\"bux-grid__cell bux-grid__cell--12 bux-grid__cell--3@lg undefinedwp-block-column\">\u003C\u002Fdiv>",[63,8,41],"\u003Cdiv class=\"bux-grid__cell bux-grid__cell--12 bux-grid__cell--3@lg undefinedwp-block-column\">",{"blockName":20,"attrs":65,"innerBlocks":68,"innerHTML":155,"innerContent":156},{"width":66,"uuid":67},"50%","b8a2307d",[69,74,80,86,92,98,120,126,132,138,147],{"blockName":55,"attrs":70,"innerBlocks":72,"innerHTML":59,"innerContent":73},{"uuid":71},"9431f9a1",[],[59],{"blockName":55,"attrs":75,"innerBlocks":77,"innerHTML":78,"innerContent":79},{"uuid":76},"e6207fe6",[],"\u003Cp class=\"bux-paragraph\">Kaitlynn Pfeifer, a graduate of \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fosumarion.osu.edu\u002F\" class=\"bux-link\">The Ohio State University at Marion\u003C\u002Fa>, is proving that big dreams grow from regional campuses.\u003C\u002Fp>",[78],{"blockName":55,"attrs":81,"innerBlocks":83,"innerHTML":84,"innerContent":85},{"uuid":82},"a4d86287",[],"\u003Cp class=\"bux-paragraph\">With a biology degree in hand, Kaitlynn is fast-tracking her way into the world of in vitro fertilization (IVF), a field she’s passionate about for its power to bring hope to families struggling with infertility.\u003C\u002Fp>",[84],{"blockName":55,"attrs":87,"innerBlocks":89,"innerHTML":90,"innerContent":91},{"uuid":88},"3b3adc1e",[],"\u003Cp class=\"bux-paragraph\">“I wanted a career where I could bring happiness and hope to others, and IVF does that,” says Kaitlynn.\u003C\u002Fp>",[90],{"blockName":55,"attrs":93,"innerBlocks":95,"innerHTML":96,"innerContent":97},{"uuid":94},"e9450e86",[],"\u003Cp class=\"bux-paragraph\">Her journey to becoming an embryologist began at Ohio State Marion, where the small class sizes, supportive faculty and close-knit campus community gave her the space to grow and the encouragement to chase her goals. Coming from the small town of Mount Gilead, Ohio, Kaitlynn found comfort in the familiar atmosphere. For her, it was the perfect environment to build confidence, focus her interests and take the first step toward a meaningful career.\u003C\u002Fp>",[96],{"blockName":13,"attrs":99,"innerBlocks":102,"innerHTML":117,"innerContent":118},{"className":100,"uuid":101},"omc-mar-bottom-sp-24","4fa3e5ff",[103],{"blockName":20,"attrs":104,"innerBlocks":106,"innerHTML":38,"innerContent":116},{"uuid":105},"a0e4cb69",[107],{"blockName":108,"attrs":109,"innerBlocks":113,"innerHTML":114,"innerContent":115},"media-text\u002Fblock-quote",{"quote":110,"source_name":6,"source_title":111,"uuid":112},"\u003Cmeta charset=\"utf-8\">At Ohio State Marion, there is a palpable sense of pride in being part of such a well-known and respected university.","Ohio State student in biology ","ea501abe",[],"\u003Cfigure class=\"block-quote\">\u003Cdiv class=\"block-quote__quote\">\u003Cblockquote>\u003Cdiv> “\u003Cspan>At Ohio State Marion, there is a palpable sense of pride in being part of such a well-known and respected university.\u003C\u002Fspan>”\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Fblockquote>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cfigcaption>\u003Cdiv class=\"block-quote__name\">Kaitlynn Pfeifer\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv class=\"block-quote__title\">\u003Cspan>Ohio State student in biology \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Ffigcaption>\u003C\u002Ffigure>",[114],[40,8,41],"\u003Cdiv class=\"bux-grid wp-block-columns omc-mar-bottom-sp-24\">\u003C\u002Fdiv>",[119,8,41],"\u003Cdiv class=\"bux-grid wp-block-columns omc-mar-bottom-sp-24\">",{"blockName":55,"attrs":121,"innerBlocks":123,"innerHTML":124,"innerContent":125},{"uuid":122},"c912360f",[],"\u003Cp class=\"bux-paragraph\">With advancements in technology and increased accessibility, the demand for IVF is rising, creating a strong need for trained embryologists, like Kaitlynn, who is now well on her way to meeting that need.\u003C\u002Fp>",[124],{"blockName":55,"attrs":127,"innerBlocks":129,"innerHTML":130,"innerContent":131},{"uuid":128},"7229a055",[],"\u003Cp class=\"bux-paragraph\">She is headed to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fus.ivfstore.com\u002Fproducts\u002Fivf-training-at-artlab\" class=\"bux-link\">ARTLAB\u003C\u002Fa> in North Carolina, a specialized training program that offers hands-on experience in embryology. Usually, fertility clinics require someone with a bachelor’s degree and up to  five years of training — time a fast-growing industry just doesn’t have. By attending ARTLAB, the program will allow Kaitlynn to quickly gain the practical skills needed to become an IVF specialist and begin her career in this growing field.\u003C\u002Fp>",[130],{"blockName":55,"attrs":133,"innerBlocks":135,"innerHTML":136,"innerContent":137},{"uuid":134},"7a7cf5ba",[],"\u003Cp class=\"bux-paragraph\">“I can fast-track this training in just 10 weeks,” she says. “Additionally, ARTLAB offers job placement assistance which will make me a strong candidate for positions in the field.” — \u003Cem>Jamie Hoelscher\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fp>",[136],{"blockName":139,"attrs":140,"innerBlocks":144,"innerHTML":145,"innerContent":146},"text\u002Fstories-qa",{"question":141,"answer":142,"uuid":143},"\u003Cmeta charset=\"utf-8\">Kaitlynn on her Ohio State experience:","\u003Cmeta charset=\"utf-8\">“No matter where you go — a grocery store, a restaurant, or even out of state — you will encounter the pride and excitement people feel about being part of Ohio State. This culture extends even to the regional campuses. At Ohio State Marion, there is a palpable sense of pride in being part of such a well-known and respected university.”","65cd680b",[],"\u003Cdiv class=\"story-qa\">\u003Cdiv class=\"story-qa__question\">\u003Cspan>Kaitlynn on her Ohio State experience:\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv class=\"story-qa__answer\">\u003Cspan>“No matter where you go — a grocery store, a restaurant, or even out of state — you will encounter the pride and excitement people feel about being part of Ohio State. This culture extends even to the regional campuses. At Ohio State Marion, there is a palpable sense of pride in being part of such a well-known and respected university.”\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Fdiv>",[145],{"blockName":139,"attrs":148,"innerBlocks":152,"innerHTML":153,"innerContent":154},{"question":149,"answer":150,"uuid":151},"\u003Cmeta charset=\"utf-8\">Her advice to students:","\u003Cmeta charset=\"utf-8\">“The most valuable aspect of attending Ohio State Marion has been the strong connections I have built with peers and professors. Their support has been invaluable. While the coursework was challenging, it provided me with the knowledge and skills I need to confidently enter my career field.”","9b7cd112",[],"\u003Cdiv class=\"story-qa\">\u003Cdiv class=\"story-qa__question\">\u003Cspan>Her advice to students:\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv class=\"story-qa__answer\">\u003Cspan>“The most valuable aspect of attending Ohio State Marion has been the strong connections I have built with peers and professors. Their support has been invaluable. While the coursework was challenging, it provided me with the knowledge and skills I need to confidently enter my career field.”\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Fdiv>",[153],"\u003Cdiv class=\"bux-grid__cell bux-grid__cell--12 bux-grid__cell--6@lg undefinedwp-block-column\">\u003C\u002Fdiv>",[157,8,8,8,8,8,8,8,8,8,8,8,41],"\u003Cdiv class=\"bux-grid__cell bux-grid__cell--12 bux-grid__cell--6@lg undefinedwp-block-column\">",{"blockName":20,"attrs":159,"innerBlocks":161,"innerHTML":61,"innerContent":167},{"width":51,"uuid":160},"2f6613a8",[162],{"blockName":55,"attrs":163,"innerBlocks":165,"innerHTML":59,"innerContent":166},{"uuid":164},"caa0dfa2",[],[59],[63,8,41],"\u003Cdiv class=\"bux-grid wp-block-columns\">\u003C\u002Fdiv>",[170,8,8,8,41],"\u003Cdiv class=\"bux-grid wp-block-columns\">",{"blockName":13,"attrs":172,"innerBlocks":177,"innerHTML":251,"innerContent":252},{"className":173,"backgroundColor":174,"width":175,"uuid":176},"omc-card--variant2","gray_lightest","full-width-bg","a551b63c",[178,185,246],{"blockName":20,"attrs":179,"innerBlocks":182,"innerHTML":183,"innerContent":184},{"width":180,"uuid":181},"8.2%","e64b568b",[],"\u003Cdiv class=\"bux-grid__cell bux-grid__cell--12 bux-grid__cell--1@lg undefinedwp-block-column\">\u003C\u002Fdiv>",[183],{"blockName":20,"attrs":186,"innerBlocks":189,"innerHTML":243,"innerContent":244},{"width":187,"uuid":188},"83.3%","a52ed5bb",[190],{"blockName":13,"attrs":191,"innerBlocks":193,"innerHTML":168,"innerContent":242},{"uuid":192},"dc291eaa",[194,211],{"blockName":20,"attrs":195,"innerBlocks":198,"innerHTML":208,"innerContent":209},{"width":196,"uuid":197},"33.33%","76efab6d",[199],{"blockName":25,"attrs":200,"innerBlocks":205,"innerHTML":206,"innerContent":207},{"id":201,"sizeSlug":28,"linkDestination":29,"mediaAttrs":202,"uuid":204},3941,{"data-entity-type":31,"data-entity-uuid":203,"data-image-style":33},"f802e0d2-997b-4b8a-a17e-ae8fcec1c524","91e0df00",[],"\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003Cimg src=\"\u002Fsites\u002Fdefault\u002Ffiles\u002Fmedia\u002Fimage\u002F2025\u002F03\u002Fpenka_suzannegray.jpg\" alt=\"Mike Penka talks with his mentor Suzanne Gray while working on a project at Stone Lab.\" class=\"wp-image-3941\" data-entity-type=\"file\" data-entity-uuid=\"f802e0d2-997b-4b8a-a17e-ae8fcec1c524\" data-image-style=\"original\"\u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>",[206],"\u003Cdiv class=\"bux-grid__cell bux-grid__cell--12 bux-grid__cell--4@lg undefinedwp-block-column\">\u003C\u002Fdiv>",[210,8,41],"\u003Cdiv class=\"bux-grid__cell bux-grid__cell--12 bux-grid__cell--4@lg undefinedwp-block-column\">",{"blockName":20,"attrs":212,"innerBlocks":215,"innerHTML":239,"innerContent":240},{"width":213,"uuid":214},"66.66%","46f6c1e8",[216,223,230],{"blockName":217,"attrs":218,"innerBlocks":220,"innerHTML":221,"innerContent":222},"core\u002Fheading",{"uuid":219},"cca4de62",[],"\u003Ch2 class=\"bux-h2\">The next step\u003C\u002Fh2>",[221],{"blockName":55,"attrs":224,"innerBlocks":227,"innerHTML":228,"innerContent":229},{"className":225,"uuid":226},"is-style-sans-regular-18","bdcc783f",[],"\u003Cp class=\"bux-paragraph is-style-sans-regular-18\">Each fall, thousands of new Buckeyes begin their Ohio State journeys, bringing along their individual hopes, goals and dreams. 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