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Kayla is a second-year biology graduate student passionate about brining the world of science to the community. Kayla is in Dr. Taube’s Lab and studies breast cancer. She is intrested in understanding how the cell can modify DNA, without modifying the genomic sequence. Understanding epigenetic regulation provides insight on protein DNA interaction and the role of chromatin.

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Lauren is a PhD student with the Trakselis Laboratory of DNA Replication and Repair.  As a biochemist, she focuses on the E. coli replisome to study the protein mechanisms involved in DNA replication. 

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Melissa is a PhD candidate in the Chan Lab who studies quantum materials through synthesizing intermetallic solid state iron compounds. She joined PYPhD because she loves to share her passion for material science with her peers as well as mentoring younger students.

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Madeline is a second year graduate student studying analytical chemistry in the Gallagher Lab.

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Malcom is a second year graduate student studying biology.

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Lauren is a biochemistry graduate student in the Trakselis Lab. Her research focuses on the E. coli replisome, learning about DNA replication by studying mutant proteins. 

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Colin is a second year graduate student in the Blair Lab. He does research in machine learning, quantum computing, and computer science. He is in PYPhD in order to improve his communication skills and to contribute to increasing scientific literacy and participation in STEM-based activities.

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Patrick is a PhD candidate in the biology department working with Dr. Stephen Trumble, working with marine mammals and artic fish populations.

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Mayte is a PhD candidate in the Shaw Laboratory studying protein charges and electron transfer. She also works with the blind and visually impaired to make science more accessible.

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Kayla is a second year graduate student studying biology.

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Jacob is a PhD student in the department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. He works within the Gallagher Lab on initiating and controlling reactions within microdroplets. He is interested in working at the intersection of STEM and Higher Education.

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Heidi is a PhD graduate student currently rotating in the Biology department. She is interested in genetics and vector biology. Both in her current research and in the future, Heidi is interested in the ways in which science can be used to alleviate disease. 

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Isaac is a second year graduate student in the engineering department.

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Sasha is a PhD graduate student in the Romero Lab studying organic chemistry.

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Duncan is a second year graduate student in the physics department specializing in material science using pulse laser deposition, nano magnetic structures, and laser spectroscopy. He is in the Ferroic Systems lab with Dr. Alan Farhan and the Materials in Extreme Environments lab with Dr. David Hilton.

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Lacy is a third year graduate student studying biology.

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Fernanda is a second year graduate student in the anthropology department.

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Vanessa is a second graduate student in the behavioral science and neuroscience department.

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Geeth is a PhD student in physics. He studies black holes in the quantum gravity sector.

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Patrick is a Biology PhD student studying the interaction of anti-bacterial mechanisms with the gut microbiome. Currently, he works with the Kearney Lab, but would like to pursue a career in industry, translating science to communities where biotech is often misunderstood.

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Thushani is a second year biochemistry student in the Trakselis Lab.

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Mushafika is a second year masters student in the Statistical Sciences department. 

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Anna is currently a second year graduate student studying anthropology.

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Chloë is currently a third year graduate student studying organic chemistry with the Kane Lab.

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Sadia is a PhD candidate studying biochemistry with the Trakselis Lab.

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Emily is a PhD student in the biology department working with Dr. Sarah Kienle. Emily is broadly interested in investigating the links between organisms’ physiological systems to larger ecological processes. Currently, she is studying ecophysiological traits of an Antarctic apex predator, the leopard seal.

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Sarah is an MPH in Epidemiology candidate. She is interested in using evidence-based practices to fuel change related to population health injustices – specifically in environmental health and infectious disease research. 

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Liz is a PhD student in cellular, molecular, health, and disease biology studying an invasive mosquito in the Horn of Africa. She hopes to work at the CDC one day in infectious diseases and epidemiology.

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Nathan is a PhD student studying invertebrate paleontology in the department of Geosciences. He is interested in researching the preservation, ecology, and evolution of parasites in the marine fossil record.

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Nick is a 5th year PhD student with the Planetary Research Group studying the planetary geophysics, specifically, studying the inside of Mars via gravity and topography.

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Charli is a PhD graduate student currently rotating in the Biology department. She is interested in molecular biology and wants to help develop methods to fight disease.