The Insect Whisperer's Second Act In recent years, academia has placed increasing emphasis on diversity, particularly among students from nontraditional backgrounds.
One such student is Christine Crick Giltner, an entomology student who, in her 50s, returned to formal academic training after a long career in veterinary medicine.
Crick Giltner's decision to reenter the academic world highlights the value of lifelong learning and challenges traditional notions of what it means to be an "older" student.