Meet the students who created the scientist slides!
Nathalie Boadi (Undergraduate)
I am an undergraduate researcher in a chemical and biological engineering lab! I also serve as the Director of Education for Northwestern’s Menstrual Equity Activists Club. Outside of academics, I enjoy dancing, watching Netflix, and spending time with loved ones.
Global Health Studies and Psychology major, Class of 2023
nathalieboadi2023@u.northwestern.edu
Miracle Burt (Undergraduate)
I am a first year at Northwestern studying neuroscience and African American Studies. I am interested in pursuing an MD after undergrad but is interested in performing research across various fields. I am also involved in NUCHR where I hold an exec chair as well as participating in the compass mentorship program.
Neuroscience and African American Studies major, Class of 2025
miracleburt2025@u.northwestern.edu
Grace Doakes (Undergraduate)
I am an undergraduate intern at Feinberg’s Exercise and Health Lab ! I also serve as the Co-President of Lumi Tutors and the Vice President of Minority Association for Pre-Medical Students. In my free time, I enjoy cooking, making vlogs, and singing gospel songs.
Neuroscience major with a minor African American studies, Class of 2023
gracedoakes2023@u.northwestern.edu
Eric Gong (Undergraduate)
At Northwestern, I am part of Chinatown Health Initiative (CTHI), a student organization dedicated to improving healthcare access in the Chinatown community. Recently, I’ve been very interested in history and am trying to explore options that allow me to integrate history with STEM. Outside of school, I really enjoy working out with my roommates and playing spikeball.
Majoring in Neuroscience, Class of 2023
ericgong2023@u.northwestern.edu
Eunji Jeong (Undergraduate)
Some of my interests are research, singing, and eating!! I am currently doing research in Ophthalmology at Feinburg studying diabetic retinopathy and am involved in an a cappella group known as The Treblemakers.
Biological Sciences major /Pre-Med with a minor in Music Technology, Class of 2024
eunjijeong2024@u.northwestern.edu
Shriya Kata (Undergraduate)
I am a premedical student interested in eventually working in Cardiovascular and thoracic surgery. I am passionate about working to eliminate racism and discrimination within the healthcare system. I love exploring Chicago and going to restaurants and concerts in the city!
Biological Sciences major with a concentration in Computational & Systems Biology and a minor in Data Science, Class of 2025
shriyakata2025@u.northwestern.edu
Ann Lamptey (Undergraduate)
Outside of NU-TORO, I work as a research assistant at the Early Intervention Research group which conducts clinical trials on early life interventions to promote social and language development in children. I also volunteer as a mentor for Highschool students who are interested in the health career. I enjoy playing card games, knitting, listening to music, journaling, and learning new languages. I have a goal to be fluent in at least one new language before I graduate and I am currently trying to learn Twi.
Neuroscience major with a minor in communication sciences and disorders, Class of 2024
annlamptey2024@u.northwestern.edu
Ruba Memon (Undergraduate)
I am a Pakistani-American Muslim undergraduate student at Northwestern University with a major in Biology and Global Health on the Pre-Med track. I am especially passionate about addressing health disparities within women’s healthcare. In my free time, I enjoy looking into the latest fashion, destroying my friends in Mortal Kombat, reading fictional novels, and scrolling through TikTok. As a member of NU-TORO, I hope to ensure that marginalized groups within science, especially biochemistry, are getting the recognition they deserve while also showing students from marginalized groups that it is possible for them to succeed and thrive in the science field.
Biology and Global Health major, Class of 2024
rubamemon2024@u.northwestern.edu
Clarence Sanders (Undergraduate)
I am a pre med student, and my studies at Northwestern have been centered mainly around human health, not just from a biological standpoint; I also enjoy integrating the social aspects and factors behind health disparities through a modern anthropological lens. Additionally in my time at Northwestern, I have participated in music organizations such as our marching band, and Soul4Real A capella, and I have worked as an athletic training aide for our softball team, primarily learning about patient care.
Biology Major with a minor in Anthropology, Class of 2023
clarencesanders2023@u.northwestern.edu
Michelle Um (Undergraduate)
I am an undergraduate student studying Neuroscience and Global Health at NU. I am an undergraduate researcher at the Pinto Lab at Feinberg, where we research how neural circuits interact to support decision making in mice. I am also part of Aurora, an organization that works with North Korean refugees, and NU Special Olympics. In my freetime, I enjoy traveling, puzzles, and spending time with friends and family.
Neuroscience major with a minor in Global Health, Class of 2023
michelleum2023@u.northwestern.edu
Laura Hertz (Graduate student advisor)
My name is Laura M Hertz and I am a Ph.D. candidate in the Interdisciplinary Biological Sciences (IBiS) graduate program. I am a member of the Lucks lab in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, where I study how RNA dynamically folds during transcription. I’m a fan of most things RNA from mRNA vaccines, non-coding RNAs, to molecular condensates. During my non-RNA time, I enjoy reading, baking, traveling, and the theatre.