Annika
PhD candidate
Expertise
Robotics, Systems Engineering; Control Systems; Automation; Aerospace Engineering; Physics; Mechanical Engineering
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Anne-Katherine
PhD
Expertise
Early Universe Cosmology, particle physics, dark matter
Nabila
PhD candidate
Expertise
Psychology-mental health and well-being. Examining developmental populations, and themes of race/racism, poverty, the family, school, and community contexts. Mindfulness and academic trajectories for kids and youth.
Jose
PhD candidate
Expertise
Political Science, Social Sciences, Migration Policies and Politics, Global Health Politics, Race and Gender in International Politics, National Security Studies
Ayah
MSE candidate
Expertise
Mathematics (algebra, pre-calc & calc), Advanced Mathematics (differential equations, linear algebra), applications and concepts in Electrical Engineering, Probability and Data Science
Blake
DMD
Expertise
Dentistry, Medicine, Surgery, Pathology, Anatomy, Research
Lora
PhD candidate
Expertise
neuroscience, neuroimaging, data science, psychology, clinical research
Shail
Industry expert
Expertise
Semiconductors, Manufacturing, Mathematics, 3D modeling / Design, CAD, Prototyping, Quantum Dots, Display Technology
Arpit
MS
Expertise
AI/ML, Programming, Career Guidance, Computer Science, Software Eng, AppDev
Christine
PhD candidate
Expertise
gender and sexuality studies, sexual and reproductive health, ethnic studies, disability studies, sociology, postcolonial studies, social justice, academic research, writing, theater arts, college access, food and environmental justice, mental health, harm reduction, critical pedagogy
Christine
PhD candidate
Expertise
civil and environmental engineering, physical and probabilistic hazard modeling; current and future risk of natural hazards
Courtney
PhD
Expertise
psychology, memory, decision-making, eyewitness testimony, cognitive neuroscience
Stephen
MPhil candidate
Expertise
History, Geography, Arabic, Islamic Studies, Middle Eastern Studies, Religious Studies
Julia
PhD
Expertise
clinical psychology (e.g., associations of depression, romantic relationships, health)
Rachel Nefertari
PhD
Expertise
Cross Cultural conflict resolution, cultural medicine, refugee health diplomacy and policy, Middle East and North Africa
Cheyenne
MEng candidate
Expertise
Cell & Tissue Engineering, Cancer (Immuno Oncology), IF Imaging, Digital Pathology, Immunology, Pharmacology, Bioluminescence, Surgical Imaging Technologies, Medical Technologies
Ann
DPT
Expertise
Anatomy; Physiology; Exercise Science; Orthopedics; Healthcare; Physical Therapy; Physical Rehabilitation
Omar
MS
Expertise
Beginner-friendly AI projects focused on foundational concepts and practical applications, including dataset exploration and prediction tasks, as well as engineering and robotics projects involving control systems, embedded systems, and hands-on problem-solving.
Magdalena
MTS
Expertise
Medical Anthropology, Anthropology of South America, Social Sciences
Ri
PhD candidate
Expertise
superconductivity, batteries, physics, math, fractals, semiconductors and solar cells, sustainable energy technology, applied computer programming projects related to physics or math, STEM education improvements (either through a social lens or through pedagogy lens)