Who We Are

2024-2025 BSP Mentors!

As a group of Brown University undergraduates pursuing degrees in STEM, we are passionate about teaching science with a hands-on approach, emphasizing ideas that aren't commonly covered in the classroom.

Our mission is to make the science not only more approachable and understandable, but also more FUN!

We emphasize a diversity of modern applications of Biology, Neuroscience, Physics, Computer Science, Chemistry, and Mathematics with interactive and group activities to show students the remarkable possibilities of science in the modern age.

In doing so, we hope to inspire passions for science in our students and help them, through college mentoring and advising, pursue education in the sciences beyond the high school level.

BSP Coordinators (2025-26)

Moe Zhang

Hello! My name is Moe and I’m from Vancouver, Canada and Beijing, China. I’m majoring in engineering-physics and work in a photonics lab, studying quantum imaging! Outside of BSP, I love to run and swim. As a foodie, I love salmon and yogurt parfaits. I’m super excited to meet everyone :)

Khoi Le

Hi, my name is Khoi! I am a third-year student from Plymouth, MN concentrating in computational biology. Outside of BSP, you’ll find me trying to keep up with the Brown running club, playing piano, or juggling my Chinese yo-yos. My favorite science activities are dissections, especially for invertebrates. Looking forward to meeting you all!

Bobby Zhu

Hi! I’m Bobby Zhu and I’m a senior from LA, California planning to study biomedical engineering. Along with BSP, I am part of a science journal club and some other fun activities I like to do include running, playing basketball, spinning eggs with my roommate, and having late night conversations. Can’t wait to meet all of you!

Ava Steger

Hello! I am Ava, a junior from Fort Collins, Colorado! I'm concentrating in Immunobiology and work in a conservation genomics lab, studying the diets of ancient caribou. I'm also a TA for microbiology and infectious diseases, and outside of class, I love rainy weather and listening to music.

BSP Mentors (2025-26)

Tomoyo Sasao

Hi Y'all! My name is Tomo and I'm from Tokyo, Japan. I am concentrating in Engineering and Physics. I love studying physics and messing around with electronics. Outside of school work, I like to play videogames with my friends and watch football every Sunday (huge Tennessee Titans fan). I am excited to meet everyone!

Ellie Kim

Hey! My name is Min Sung Ellie Kim, and a fun fact about me is that I've lived in three different countries! I was born in Korea, grew up in Vancouver, Canada, and my hometown is currently in New York! I study Biophysics and research sea urchins at the Wessel Lab. I am super passionate about science and education, and am also a huge Swiftie:)

Bella Malick

Hello hello! I’m Bella Malick, a cell and molecular bio major at Brown who hopes to go to graduate school to pursue a PhD in molecular microbiology. Outside of school, you can find me in lab, at the gym, or helping out at my church in Providence :) Most importantly though, I absolutely adore teaching biology and chemistry to young scientists, and can’t wait to meet (or catch up with) all of the BSP students this semester!

Thanmay Kumar

Hey guys! My name’s Thanmay and I’m a junior from Cocoa Beach, FL. I’m concentrating in neuroscience but I’m really interested in entrepreneurship as well. I love exploring nature, especially kayaking and scuba diving, and finding hidden gems around Providence. As a foodie, I’m obsessed with mangoes and my favorite dish is masala dosa. Super excited to meet you all!

Quincy Alberhasky

Hi! I'm Quincy Alberhasky, a sophomore from Missouri. I'm studying environmental science and love all things biology. Outside of BSP, I'm involved with the Sunrise Movement and Brown Outing Club. I'm on a mission to learn Rhode Island flora this year so I can identify New England plants. I'm super excited to start mentoring and share my love of the environment and science with others!

Rohan Reddy

Hey y'all, my name is Rohan, a current sophomore at Brown studying Biology on the Physiology and Biotechnology track. My scientific interests include physiology, ecology, and astronomy. In my free time, I enjoy spending quality time with my friends and family, taking photos with my camera, and eating at Heng Thai.

Natalie Morrell

Hi everyone! My name is Natalie and I'm a sophomore from Milford, CT concentrating in biochemistry. Outside of BSP, I do scientific research, club gymnastics, and I love drawing, crocheting, and knitting. Hope to see you soon!

Katie Sun

Hello! My name is Katie and I'm a sophomore from Bay Area, California, concentrating in Computational Biology. Outside of BSP, I'm involved in a cancer research lab at Brown, Design X Health, and volunteering. I love to bake/cook, go on nature walks to whistle with the birds, and explore cute cafes with friends!

Aditi Dey

Hi!! I’m Aditi Dey, and I’m a sophomore at Brown University studying Public Health and Contemplative Studies on the pre-med track. I am interested in Alzheimer’s disease research and global health. I also enjoy dancing as part of Brown Badmaash, and in my free time, I love to paint!

Keean Kawamoto

Hi! I am a freshman from Sandy, Utah, planning to concentrate in Chemistry. On campus, I am also involved in Brown Science Olympiad and Japanese Cultural Association. I love to hang out with friends, play & watch basketball, travel, draw & paint, and explore the outdoors.

Nikoleta Stoynova

Hello! I am a freshman at Brown, studying Mechanical Engineering. I am excited to transfer my passion for science to other students and impact the community. Outside of BSP, I love playing tennis and hiking. I am a fan of physics and astronomy, and my favorite constellation is Orion.

Jessie Lin

Hi!! I am a sophomore from Potomac, MD, currently studying Biology and Environmental Science and Studies on the pre-med track. In my free time, I enjoy playing pickleball, hiking, weightlifting, and hanging out with my friends and family. I am super excited to join the BSP team and can’t wait to share my passion for science!

Chiara Sardi Rogines

Hi! I am a first-year planning to concentrate in Applied Math-Bio and Neuroscience. I love making science fun and accessible for students and enjoy reading, baking, cooking, and crocheting in my free time. I'm excited to share my curiosity and inspire high schoolers to explore science.

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