Student Councils

Question 1

A&S Undergraduate Student Advisory Council 2025-2026

Chantalle Chhoeuk - Biology & Biotechnology

Chantalle Chhoeuk is a senior BS/MS Biology & Biotechnology student from Holden, MA. Her research interests include disease host-pathogen interactions and immunology, with a current focus on opportunistic pathogen virulence. On campus, she is an active member of the Biology & Biotechnology and Greenhouse Clubs and works as an animal care attendant in Gateway. In her free time, she enjoys reading, drawing, crocheting, and caring for her growing collection of houseplants.

Emily Doten - Biochemistry and Biology & Biotechnology

Emily Doten is a junior Biochemistry and Biology & Biotechnology double major from Wethersfield, CT. On campus, she is the president of the Marching and Pep band, a member of Omircon Delta Kappa, Alpha Gamma Delta, Alpha Phi Omega, American Society for Biochemistry, and Mu Sigma Delta. In addition, they are an undergraduate researcher in the Scarlatta lab. In her free time, Emily enjoys painting, crochet, traveling, listening to music, and hanging out with friends and family.

Isabella Harrison - Chemistry

Isabella Harrison is a junior Chemistry Major with a minor in Gender, Sexuality and Women’s studies from Kingston, Jamaica. On campus she is the Public Relations Officer of the International Students’ council and the Community Outreach of the Caribbean and Hispanic Students’ Association. She is also currently a research assistant and data analyst for a Menstruation study on campus and an undergraduate researcher in the Mattson Lab. In her free time she enjoys reading, going to the beach and seeing new places!

Aksel Jensen - Computer Science and Bioinformatics & Computational Biology

Aksel Jensen is a senior Bioinformatics and Computational Biology and Computer Science double major with a BS/MS in Neuroscience, and Psychology minor from Falmouth, MA. On campus, he is the president of the Bioinformatics and Computational Biology Club, an undergraduate researcher in the Social Neuroscience of Affective Processes Lab, a member of Psi Chi the Psychology Honor Society, and DEI Chair for Alpha Phi Omega the co-ed service fraternity. Outside of the classroom, he is a part of the WPI pickleball team, enjoys reading, baking, and playing board games.

Dawei Liu - Physics

Dawei (David) Liu is a junior physics major from Shanghai, China. On campus, he is a member of the Society of Physics Students and Sigma Pi Sigma Physics Honor Society. In addition to this, David is also a peer learning assistant and a lab instructor for the Physics Department, and he has been working as a lab assistant in Professor Lyubov Titova’s Ultrafast THz and Optical Spectroscopy Lab for almost three years. In his free time, David enjoys gaming with his friends, taking pictures of action figures, playing tennis, and fishing.

Azizah Ramsingh - Biotechnology and Biology & Biotechnology

Azizah Ramsingh is a senior-plus BS/MS student in Biotechnology at WPI, pursuing dual undergraduate degrees in Biology & Biotechnology and Psychological Science (with a concentration in Psychobiology), along with minors in Chemistry, Physics, and Global Public Health. Azizah has served in multiple leadership roles, including President of Alpha Phi Omega (APO) the co-ed service fraternity and currently Public Relations for APO, and has co-led projects on Alzheimer’s care and is completing her MQP on mindfulness-based pain management. She aspires to become a physician specializing in anesthesiology and pain medicine, with long-term goals of opening an integrative pain and wellness center. Outside of academics, she is a certified yoga teacher and enjoys combining science, service, and wellness in her work and community involvement.

Grace Robinson - Computer Science and Data Science

Grace Robinson is a senior from Boise, Idaho completing her undergraduate in Computer Science and graduate in Data Science. On campus she is the Vice President of Women in Computer Science, Vice President of New Member Education and Member Experience for Alpha Phi Women’s Fraternity, a member of Upsilon Pi Epsilon Computer Science Honor Society, a member of Omicron Delta Kappa National Leadership Honor Society, a member of Order of Omega Leadership Honor Society for Members in Greek Life, a member of Rho Lambda Leadership Society for Sorority members, a CS Peer Mentor, a CS department ambassador, and an office assistant at the WPI Student Activities Office. In the past, Grace did research for the WPI business school, working on UX Design making medical videos in partnership with UMass Chan Medical School. In her free time, Grace enjoys painting, running, and spending time with friends and family.

Roy Sianez - Mathematical Sciences and Computer Science

Roy Sianez is a junior at WPI from Bolton, Connecticut. He is pursuing dual Bachelor of Science degrees in Mathematical Sciences and Computer Science. On campus, he sings choir and a cappella as part of the WPI Glee Club, Festival Choir, Chamber Choir, and Sound Logic. He also sings opera and studied at the Opera Lucca training program in Italy in the summer of 2025. Roy is a member of the Pi Mu Epsilon mathematical honor society and participates in the Putnam Competition each year. He is a Peer Learning Assistant with the mathematics department. Roy also runs an app development sole proprietorship, publishing mobile apps on the iOS App Store and the Google Play Store.

Aman Siddiqi - Data Science

Aman is a sophomore from Sharon, MA pursuing a BS in Data Science. On campus, he is the Public Relations Chair for the Data Science Club, an undergraduate student representative for the Data Science program, and a member of the WPI Men’s Club Ultimate Frisbee team. In his free time, you can find him playing pickup basketball at the Rec Center, listening to music, and relaxing with friends.

A&S Graduate Student Advisory Council 2025 - 2026

Adam Beauchaine - Computer Science

Adam Beauchaine is a PhD student in Computer Science. He is advised by the amazing Craig Shue, and his research work lies in the domains of cybersecurity and artificial intelligence. He holds a B.S. in Computer Networking from Wentworth Institute of Technology, and recently completed his M.S. in Computer Science at WPI. Since his second year, Adam has been working on a research project involving the application of unsupervised learning models in endpoint system security, and he has enjoyed advising several undergraduate groups in this domain. Outside of his work at WPI, Adam is a year-round R&D Scientist at Sandia National Laboratories, where he specializes in the security of operational technology networks for nuclear power systems. In his free time, you’ll likely find him reading, hiking, or playing video games.

Enis Agyeman Boateng - Sustainable Development Engineering

Enis Agyeman Boateng is a PhD student in Sustainable Development Engineering Social Science at WPI. Enis holds a master’s in Science and Technology for Innovation in Global Development from WPI and is passionate about environmental sustainability and innovation in material development. With a background in engineering and the social sciences, Enis is passionate about exploring the intersection of technology, policy, and society. His research explores sustainable composite materials, emphasizing recycling and advanced manufacturing techniques. He focuses on sustainable development and the innovative use of technology to address global challenges beyond his academic pursuits. Enis is passionate about fostering collaboration between academia and industry to drive impactful social change.

Karen Bonilla - Data Science

Karen Bonilla is a PhD student in Data Science. She is advised by Professor Lane Harrison from WPI’s VIEW Lab, and her research focuses on data visualization with the goal of designing interventions to improve levels of visualization literacy. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Economics from Babson College. Outside of research and classes, you can find her reading, cooking, or doing archery.

Gabrielle Cabebe - Bioinformatics & Computational Biology

Gabrielle is a PhD student in the Bioinformatics & Computational Biology program. Under the advisement of Dr. Natalie Farny, she does transcriptomic and various molecular biology analyses to further the development of a re-engineered P. putida soil bacterium. Her current research interests are in gene circuit characterization and optimization combined with Machine Learning methods, discovery of RNA interactions that affect gene expression, and understanding gene regulation in P. putida. As a Circular Economy and Data Analytics Engineering Research for Sustainability (CEDAR) Fellow, Gabrielle aspires to utilize synthetic biology, the soil microbiome, and bioinformatics methods for sustainable agricultural development and soil bioremediation. Outside of research, Gabrielle enjoys piano, indoor climbing, and taking care of her house plants.

Opeyemi Ibitoye - Biology & Biotechnology

Opeyemi is a PhD candidate in the Biology and Biotechnology department. He works in the Shell lab where they focus on the mechanisms of post-transcriptional regulation of gene expression in mycobacteria. His research project is on investigating the roles of regulatory small RNAs on the Mycobacterial stress response. Outside the lab and WPI, he plays tennis, enjoys long drives with friends, and sees soccer matches.

Korinna Muller - Neuroscience

Korinna is a graduate student in the B.S./M.S. in Neuroscience program from Shrewsbury, MA. She graduated from WPI this past May with her B.S. in Biology/Biotechnology and minors in Statistics and Psychology. Her research this year will investigate the potential therapeutic effects of CBD supplementation on motor function in a C. elegans model of Parkinson’s disease. Korinna is a member of the Psi Chi Psychology Honor Society and the event coordinator of the Hellenic Student Association. In her free time, she enjoys running and spending time with her friends and family.

Annah Naturinda - Mathematical Sciences

I am Annah Naturinda, a PhD student in Mathematical Sciences at WPI, where my research interests are in mathematical biology. I earned a Master’s degree in Mathematical Sciences from the African Institute of Mathematical Sciences (AIMS), Ghana, and a Bachelor’s degree in Education (Mathematics) from Makerere University, Uganda.

At WPI, I also work with the Graduate Office in the Mathematics department to organize Faculty student Lunch Talks, which provide students with the chance to connect with faculty and learn about the ongoing research.

Outside of academics, I enjoy listening to gospel music and watching soccer.

Greta Schmidt - Chemistry and Biochemistry

Greta is a third year PhD student in the Chemistry and Biochemistry department. She works in the Scarlata lab studying neuronal cell signaling. Specifically, she studies viral entry via caveolin and the effect of prolonged electrical stimulation on neurite retraction. Greta enjoys mentoring in academic settings like the Women’s Research and Mentorship Program (WRAMP) and non-academic settings including Girls on the Run. She is from Wisconsin and attended Grinnell College for her undergraduate studies. Greta also enjoys baking, playing Ultimate Frisbee, and petting her cat.

Bastión Toledo-Altamirano - Interactive Media & Game Development

Bastión Toledo-Altamirano is a first-year MS student in the Interactive Media & Game Development program. They earned a BFA in Game Design from Northeastern University. Bastión is interested in creating educational games, primarily in the areas of mental health, language learning, and accessibility. They enjoy exploring the interdisciplinary nature of creation, from art to programming to music composition. Their hobbies are primarily worldbuilding, storytelling, and linguistics.

Sarah Van Hoesen - Physics

Sarah Van Hoesen is a 4th year PhD candidate in physics from Ozark, Missouri. She did her undergraduate studies in physics and philosophy at the University of Missouri. Her research is focused on nuclear medical physics and how diagnostic images can be improved for early disease detection. On campus she is a student, researcher, and teaching assistant. In her free time, she reads, plays games, or spends quality time with her wife and three cats.

Question 2

A&S Undergraduate Student Advisory Council 2024-2025

Lucy Adams - Physics

Lucy Adams is a senior Physics major and Philosophy minor from Allentown, PA. On campus, they are the president of the Women and Gender Minorities in Physics club, the secretary of the Society of Physics Students club, a member of the Sigma Pi Sigma Physics Honor Society, and a member of the Alpha Gamma Delta Women’s Fraternity. In addition to this, they are a Physics Peer Learning Assistant and a lab assistant in Professor Dave Medich’s radiological sciences lab, where they conduct research on brachytherapy, a form of cancer treatment. Outside of the classroom, they play Dungeons & Dragons, work out, and build miniature houses.

Trevor Bush - Biology & Biotechnology

Trevor Bush is a Biology and Biotechnology (BBT) & Biochemistry (CBC) double major from Leominster, MA. On campus he is a BBT department ambassador, a Community Advisor, a Crimson Key Admissions Tour Guide, the VP of recruitment for the Omicron Delta Kappa National Leadership Honor Society, the secretary and worship leader for the Christian Bible Fellowship, the founder of the Spanish Fluency Association, and a long time executive of the Biotechnology club. Trevor is also an undergraduate researcher with a keen interest in medicinal chemistry and regenerative medicine. In the Weathers Lab, he conducts translational research on phytochemicals derived from 𝘈𝘳𝘵𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘢𝘢𝘯𝘯𝘶𝘢 and 𝘈. 𝘢𝘧𝘳𝘢 and their use to treat both communicable and non-communicable diseases 𝘪𝘯𝘷𝘪𝘵𝘳𝘰. This includes the development and use of plant tissue scaffolds for 3D modeling of disease states. In his free time, Trevor enjoys running, cooking, playing piano in Alden Hall, and enjoying the company of friends and family.

Lauren Brooks - Biochemistry

Lauren Brooks is a junior Biochemistry major and Bioinformatics and Computational Biology minor from Windham, NH. On campus she is the vice-president of the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, a Community Advisor, a member of Omicron Delta Kappa and Order of Omega, the vice-president of her respective sorority and an undergraduate researcher in the Mattson Lab. In her free time, Lauren enjoys competing with the Women’s Club Soccer Team and traveling with her friends and family!

Aksel Jensen - Computer Science and Bioinformatics & Computational Biology

Aksel Jensen is a junior Bioinformatics and Computational Biology and Computer Science double major, a Psychology minor, and a BS/MS in Neuroscience student from Falmouth, MA. On campus, he is the president of the Bioinformatics and Computational Biology Club, an undergraduate researcher in the Social Neuroscience of Affective Processes Lab, a member of Psi Chi the Psychology Honor Society, and a pledge for Alpha Phi Omega, the co-ed service fraternity. Outside of the classroom, he is a part of the WPI competitive pickleball team, enjoys reading, baking, and playing board games.

Benjamin Levy - Interactive Media & Game Development

Benjamin Levy is a junior Interactive Media & Game Development (IMGD) and Computer Science major from Kensington, MD. On campus he is the vice-president of the Video Game Club and a student representative for the IMGD program. In his free time, you can find Benjamin playing games with friends, participating in game jams and going on hikes!

Matthew Lydon - Mathematical Sciences

Matthew Lydon is a senior from outside of Washington D.C. While double majoring in Mathematical Sciences and Mechanical Engineering, he is also studying a minor in Professional Writing & Rhetoric. His research interests include rhetorical analysis, research methodology, feminist theory, machine design, and nonlinear thermofluid mechanics. Outside of his coursework, You may find him baking, playing cello, or building small robotics projects.

Esther Mao - Data Science and Social Science & Policy Studies

Esther is junior double majoring in data science and policy studies. She currently does research for Dr. Robert Kreuger of the Social Sciences and Policy Department, where she uses machine learning models on data from the Poverty Stoplight to attempt to draw conclusions about public trust in democracy across Latin America. On campus she is also the Director of Philanthropy for Alpha Phi, the treasurer of Data Science Club, and a member of Omicron Delta Kappa. In her free time Esther enjoys going to the beach, reading history books, finding new ways to stay active, and spending time with her friends and family.

Thei Riley - Computer Science

Thei Riley is a senior pursuing a BS in Computer Science focusing on cyber security. They are passionate about reverse engineering as well as binary exploitation and love introducing others to the topics. On campus, they are the undergraduate student representative to the CS department, a peer mentor, a department ambassador, on the Cyber Security Club officer board, and heavily involved with the Society for Medieval Arts and Sciences. In their free time, you can find them larping, reading a good book, or playing board games.

Benjamin Tate - Mathematical Sciences

Benjamin Tate is a senior at WPI from Niskayuna, NY majoring in actuarial mathematics with a minor in data science. He serves as Vice President of Lambda Chi Alpha and Treasurer of the Investing Association. In his free time, he enjoys skiing, refereeing soccer, and relaxing with friends and family

A&S Graduate Student Advisory Council 2024 - 2025

Enis Agyeman Boateng - Sustainable Development Engineering

Enis Agyeman Boateng is a PhD student in Sustainable Development Engineering Social Science at WPI. Enis holds a master’s in Science and Technology for Innovation in Global Development from WPI and is passionate about environmental sustainability and innovation in material development. With a background in engineering and the social sciences, Enis is passionate about exploring the intersection of technology, policy, and society. His research explores sustainable composite materials, emphasizing recycling and advanced manufacturing techniques. He focuses on sustainable development and the innovative use of technology to address global challenges beyond his academic pursuits. Enis is passionate about fostering collaboration between academia and industry to drive impactful social change.

Adam Beauchaine - Computer Science

Adam Beauchaine is a PhD student in Computer Science. He is advised by the amazing Craig Shue, and his research work lies in the domains of cybersecurity and artificial intelligence. He holds a B.S. in Computer Networking from Wentworth Institute of Technology, and recently completed his M.S. in Computer Science at WPI. Since his second year, Adam has been working on a research project involving the application of unsupervised learning models in endpoint system security, and he has enjoyed advising several undergraduate groups in this domain. Outside of his work at WPI, Adam is a year-round R&D Scientist at Sandia National Laboratories, where he specializes in the security of operational technology networks for nuclear power systems. In his free time, you’ll likely find him reading, hiking, or playing video games.

Darren Cole - Interactive Media & Game Development

Darren Alexander Cole is a moving image sound artist born in Kansas City, Mo. Cole researches emerging technology as he explores the meeting place between media literacy, ethics, and social justice. Cole is currently a Ph.D. student at Worcester Polytechnic Institute in computational media.

Gabrielle Cabebe - Bioinformatics & Computational Biology

Gabrielle is a PhD student in the Bioinformatics & Computational Biology program. Under the advisement of Dr. Natalie Farny, she does transcriptomic and various molecular biology analyses to further the development of a re-engineered P. putida soil bacterium. Her current research interests are in gene circuit characterization and optimization combined with Machine Learning methods, discovery of RNA interactions that affect gene expression, and understanding gene regulation in P. putida. As a Circular Economy and Data Analytics Engineering Research for Sustainability (CEDAR) Fellow, Gabrielle aspires to utilize synthetic biology, the soil microbiome, and bioinformatics methods for sustainable agricultural development and soil bioremediation. Outside of research, Gabrielle enjoys piano, indoor climbing, and taking care of her house plants.

Abigail Rose Drumm - Mathematics

Abigail is a graduate student from nowhere in particular (but she'll tell you that she's from California). Pursuing a Ph.D. in Mathematics, she is advised by Dr. Francesca Bernardi and is currently studying bacterial contamination of microfilters. Prior to joining WPI, she attended a small liberal arts college in Virginia, where she obtained a B.S. in Mathematics. When not studying, teaching, or figuring out how to do research, Abigail can be found reading anything-but-horror novels, writing little stories, trying new vegan recipes, and buying overpriced lattes.

Fatemeh Farajzadeh - Data Science

Fatemeh is a Ph.D. candidate in Data Science at WPI with a Master’s in Industrial Engineering from the Sharif University of Technology, Iran. During her Master’s, Fatemeh designed a mixed integer programming (MIP) model to optimize drone last-mile delivery operations, which evolved into a novel MIP approach integrating drones with public transport for emergency urban delivery operations. Currently, her research centers around managing migration crises at international borders to ensure equitable and proactive resource allocation. She has co-developed RUTH, a pioneering preference-based matching system that uses an optimized algorithm to match Ukrainian refugees to host communities in the US.

Opeyemi Ibitoye - Biology & Biotechnology

Opeyemi is a PhD candidate in the Biology and Biotechnology department. He works in the Shell lab where they focus on the mechanisms of post-transcriptional regulation of gene expression in mycobacteria. His research project is on investigating the roles of regulatory small RNAs on the Mycobacterial stress response. Outside the lab and WPI, he plays tennis, enjoys long drives with friends, and sees soccer matches.

Mira Kirschner - Neuroscience

Mira is from San Francisco, California and she is currently an M.S. student studying Neuroscience. She manages the SEED Lab and the SWEET Center on campus, and is a part of the Psychology Society and Psi Chi. In her free time, she loves to play games, bake cookies, and have fun with her friends.

Anna Mederer - Physics

Anna is a graduate student pursuing a Ph.D. in Physics and earned her B.S. in Robotics Engineering and Mechanical Engineering from WPI. Her research interests lie at the intersection of Physics Education Research and Learning Science. Anna works with Professor Ben Pollard of the Physics Department and the CEDAR Lab led by Professor Stacy Shaw of the Learning Sciences and Technologies Program. Currently, her research focuses on implementing wakeful rest within introductory physics classes to investigate its impact on memory consolidation of physics concepts. Outside of research, Anna is passionate about sharing her appreciation for physics with students as a TA. Beyond academics, she is a member of the Glee Club and Alden Voices Choirs on campus and enjoys photography, reading, and nature.

Kathleen Morrissey - Computational Media

Kathleen Morrissey is a Ph.D. student in the Computational Media program at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), within the Interactive Media and Game Design department. She is a contributing author of Pandemic Play: Community in Performance, Gaming, and the Arts and The World of Final Fantasy VII: Essays on the Game and Its Legacy. As the director and producer of the positively reviewed Memoirscape, Kathleen merges interactive gameplay with physical installations to create immersive experiences.

Maddie Rennie - Chemistry & Biochemistry

Madison is a fourth year PhD student in the Chemistry and Biochemistry Department. Madison works with the Scarlata group investigating how nematodes, a worm model, respond to extracellular signals; a large part of this research focuses on G-protein signaling and other conserved protein pathways. In parallel to her own research, she has been given the opportunity to take part in various mentorship and teaching opportunities on campus including training undergraduates in the Scarlata lab and teaching opportunities in undergraduate chemistry courses. In her spare time, you can find her reading a book, scrolling on Instagram or convincing people to get coffee. This is her third year on the graduate council and she is very proud and grateful to be part of this community and cannot wait to continue to foster her professional career.

	Tess Briden - Interactive Media & Game Development Tess Briden is a junior Interactive Media & Game Development major from Rhode Island. Tess is pursuing a Bachelor of Arts with an interest in both character and environmental 3D modeling. On campus, she is the Public Relations Coordinator and Education & Outreach Subcommittee Chair for Green Team, WPI’s environmental action club. Her hobbies include playing bass and printmaking.
	Nic DeBruin - Humanities & Arts
	Emily Doten - Biochemistry and Biology & Biotechnology Emily Doten is a junior Biochemistry and Biology & Biotechnology double major from Wethersfield, CT. On campus, she is the president of the Marching and Pep band, a member of Omircon Delta Kappa, Alpha Gamma Delta, Alpha Phi Omega, American Society for Biochemistry, and Mu Sigma Delta. In addition, they are an undergraduate researcher in the Scarlatta lab. In her free time, Emily enjoys painting, crochet, traveling, listening to music, and hanging out with friends and family.
	Dina Kalmanson - Mathematical Sciences Dina Kalmanson is a Junior from Chicago, Illinois, completing her Bachelor of Science in Mathematical Sciences with a minor in Philosophy and Religion. On campus, Dina is the Vice President of the Student Mental Health Committee, as well as a member of the Pi Mu Epsilon Mathematics honors society, the Association for Women in Mathematics, and the Alden Voices choir. She is also a peer learning assistant for the Mathematical Sciences department and hopes to pursue her PhD in Mathematics after graduation. In her free time, Dina enjoys reading, listening to music, and hanging out with friends.
	Anastasia Kelnik - Artificial Intelligence
	Saahithi Kura - Bioinformatics & Computational Biology
	Dawei Liu - Physics Dawei (David) Liu is a junior physics major from Shanghai, China. On campus, he is a member of the Society of Physics Students and Sigma Pi Sigma Physics Honor Society. In addition to this, David is also a peer learning assistant and a lab instructor for the Physics Department, and he has been working as a lab assistant in Professor Lyubov Titova's Ultrafast THz and Optical Spectroscopy Lab for almost three years. In his free time, David enjoys gaming with his friends, taking pictures of action figures, playing tennis, and fishing.
	Daniel Reynolds - Computer Science
	Aman Siddiqi - Data Science Aman is a sophomore from Sharon, MA pursuing a BS in Data Science. On campus, he is the Public Relations Chair for the Data Science Club, an undergraduate student representative for the Data Science program, and a member of the WPI Men’s Club Ultimate Frisbee team. In his free time, you can find him playing pickup basketball at the Rec Center, listening to music, and relaxing with friends.
	Emma Toohey - Social Sciences and Policy Studies Emma is a sophomore Psychological Science major with a concentration in Psychobiology and a minor in Latin American & Caribbean Studies from Grafton, MA. On campus, she is the Vice President of Psychology Society, a student researcher in the MAPLE, EmOCEAN, and CEDAR labs, a member of Chi Omega, and the equipment manager of the Women’s Club Rugby team. In her free time, Emma enjoys running, drawing, and reading.
	Ayla Verheul - Biology & Biotechnology
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	Adam Beauchaine - Computer Science Adam Beauchaine is a PhD student in Computer Science. He is advised by the amazing Craig Shue, and his research work lies in the domains of cybersecurity and artificial intelligence. He holds a B.S. in Computer Networking from Wentworth Institute of Technology, and recently completed his M.S. in Computer Science at WPI. Since his second year, Adam has been working on a research project involving the application of unsupervised learning models in endpoint system security, and he has enjoyed advising several undergraduate groups in this domain. Outside of his work at WPI, Adam is a year-round R&D Scientist at Sandia National Laboratories, where he specializes in the security of operational technology networks for nuclear power systems. In his free time, you’ll likely find him reading, hiking, or playing video games.
	Chantalle Chhoeuk - Biology & Biotechnology Chantalle Chhoeuk is a graduate student from Holden, MA, pursuing her M.S. in Biology & Biotechnology through WPI’s BS/MS program. She earned her B.S. in Biology & Biotechnology, where her research focused on host-pathogen interactions and opportunistic pathogen virulence. She currently works as a Laboratory Intern at Isto Biologics, where she processes bovine tissue to prepare product marketing samples. She also works as an Animal Care Attendant in WPI’s Gateway vivarium, providing husbandry for research animals and assisting with preclinical research procedures. In her free time, she enjoys reading, drawing, crocheting, and caring for her growing collection of houseplants.
	Shefalika Gautam - Data Science
	Wilson Gramer - Learning Sciences and Technology Wilson is a Ph.D. student in Learning Sciences and Technologies at WPI. His research interests center around computing education, with a focus on designing classroom activities, programming environments, and visualizations that help novices build confidence. Wilson is passionate about teaching and educational outreach and leads K-12 creative coding workshops around Massachusetts. Wilson earned his Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and his Master’s degree in Learning Sciences and Technologies from WPI.
	Sarah Van Hoesen - Physics Sarah Van Hoesen is a 5th year PhD candidate in physics from Ozark, Missouri. She did her undergraduate studies in physics and philosophy at the University of Missouri. Her research is focused on nuclear medical physics and how diagnostic images can be improved for early disease detection. On campus she is a student, researcher, and teaching assistant. In her free time, she reads, plays games, or spends quality time with her wife and three cats.
	Aksel Jensen - Neuroscience Aksel Jensen is a graduate student in the Neuroscience BS/MS Program, from Falmouth, MA. He graduated from WPI this past May with his B.S. in Computer Science and Bioinformatics. His research focuses are on perceptions of AI empathy and values integration training. On campus, he is the president of Alpha Phi Omega, the co-ed service fraternity, Lab Manager of the SNAP Lab, and secretary of the Graduate Student Government. In his free time, Aksel enjoys baking, reading, and playing pickleball and board games with his friends.
	Annah Naturinda - Mathematical Sciences I am Annah Naturinda, a PhD student in Mathematical Sciences at WPI, where my research interests are in mathematical biology. I earned a Master’s degree in Mathematical Sciences from the African Institute of Mathematical Sciences (AIMS), Ghana, and a Bachelor’s degree in Education (Mathematics) from Makerere University, Uganda. At WPI, I also work with the Graduate Office in the Mathematics department to organize Faculty student Lunch Talks, which provide students with the chance to connect with faculty and learn about the ongoing research. Outside of academics, I enjoy listening to gospel music and watching soccer.
	Delice Ndaie - Artificial Intelligence Delice Ndaie is a graduate student in the Artificial Intelligence program at Worcester Polytechnic Institute. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from Worcester State University, with a focus on data analytics. Her interests include machine learning, medical AI, and the practical application of artificial intelligence to real-world problems. As a member of the Arts & Sciences Graduate Student Advisory Council, Delice looks forward to representing AI graduate students and contributing to initiatives that strengthen the graduate student experience at WPI. Outside of academics, she enjoys playing piano and singing, and is involved in her family real estate business.
	Omone Tessy Okolo - Social Sciences and Policy Studies I am a graduate student in the Science & Technology for Innovation in Global Development Program, with a law academic background. On campus, I serve as the President of the African Graduate Student Association (AGSA) and the Vice President of the Graduate Student Government (GSG). I am passionate about scaling agricultural grassroots innovation beyond their local communities; that is my project interest area.
	Ronald Premo - Chemistry and Biochemistry
	Dominic Radcliffe-Hines - Bioinformatics and Computational Biology
	Shruti Shastry - Biology and Biotechnology Shruti Shastry is a PhD candidate in Biology and Biotechnology. Her research under Dr. Jagan Srinivasan in the Systems Neuroscience Lab deals with behavioral neuroscience using nematode model C. elegans. Her thesis work involves the neurobiology behind social communication and sex-specific behaviors in C. elegans to better understand fundamental mechanisms in the nervous system. In her free time, Shruti enjoys reading, completing puzzles and art.
	Bastión Toledo-Altamirano - Interactive Media & Game Development Bastión Toledo-Altamirano is a second-year MFA student in the Interactive Media & Game Design program. They earned a BFA in Game Design from Northeastern University. Bastión is interested in expressive interactive education, primarily in the areas of game development, programming, language learning, and accessibility. In their free time, they like to make fantasy worlds, fictional languages, and music.

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