Hi! I'm a 2nd year PhD Candidate in Chemical Engineering at the University of Delaware. I was inspired to start SciPAC because of my past involvement with the Johns Hopkins Science Policy and Diplomacy Group (SDPG) in undergrad, and my internship experience at ACEEE where I worked with the Department of Energy to roll out a roadmap for industrial de-fossilization. My PhD research is focused on multi-scale modeling of soft matter (e.g. polymers, lipids, colloids, etc.)! 

Hi! I’m a 1st year PhD candidate in Chemical Engineering at the University of Delaware. I am interested in bridging the gap between science and policy to best help the public. My PhD research focuses on engineering gene therapies for chronic wounds.

Hi, I’m a 4th-year Ph.D. student in Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering. I care about improving scientific literacy for policymakers and the public so decisions can be grounded in clear, accessible science. My research focuses on developing next-generation gene editing technologies to address key limitations of current tools. 

Hello! I'm a 2nd year PhD student in Chemistry at the University of Delaware. I am interested in coordinating efforts between leaders, scientists, and the public to broaden scientific understanding. My PhD research seeks to develop biological methods to upcycle plastic waste.

Hi! I am a PhD Candidate in UD CBE with a deep interest in engineering education and science policy. Clear communication based on solid evidence and rigorous logic are critical for impactful science advocacy. I aim to leverage the experience I gained through teaching fellowships, research presentations at national conferences, and federal grant proposal writing for the development of communication workshops that will help strengthen our community's voice. 

Hi! I am a 1st-year Quantum Science and Engineering PhD student at the University of Delaware; I mainly work on quantum material growth techniques and applications in Quantum Computing in the Material Science and Engineering Department at UD. I have been an Egyptian international student in the U.S. since 2022, and my interest in science policy and its influence on the government, society, and the world has always been of great interest to me, especially the recent ongoing national efforts towards Quantum Science and Technologies. I am also the Science Diplomacy Coordinator in UD’s Science Policy group.