Andrei Barbos, Professor, Department of Economics, USF
Arthur Danielyan, Professor, Department of Mathematics and Statistics, USF
Lilia Woods, Professor and Associate Chair, Fellow of the American Physical Society, Fellow of the American Association for Advancement of Science, Department of Physics, USF
Sonia is a high school senior, attending the IB program at Strawberry Crest High School, in Dover, FL. She is deeply interested in health sciences and humanities, and intends to pursue a career in the medical field. In her free time, she enjoys taking long walks, playing her piano, reading, writing, and raising butterflies.
Harold is a sophomore attending Kirkland Ranch Academy of Innovation, in Wesley Chapel, FL. He is a triplet and is currently studying in the field of biomedical sciences, on course to get his certification during his senior year of high school. He is also currently working on attaining his Associate in Arts degree in time for his graduation in 2027.
Taggert is a senior at North Port High School in Sarasota, FL, and also a dual-enrollment student at USF. He intends to pursue a career in Mathematics and is a passionate track runner.
Iliyana is homeschooled and lives in Orange County, Florida. She is passionate about the environment, and very interested in environmental justice and feminism. Her favorite school subject is science. In her free time, she loves reading and crocheting. She wants to become an environmental scientist, working in the field of creating sustainable materials.
Fiona is currently a senior in high school in Tampa, Florida. She is an avid member of her school's orchestra and math team and enjoys reading and staying updated on current events. In the near future, she hopes to pursue a career in an engineering or physics-related field.
Luka is a freshman attending Strawberry Crest High School in Dover, FL. He is pursuing communications/psychology, and hopes to become a psychologist or therapist. He draws and enjoys literature and hanging out with his friends.
Mairead lives in Florida with her mom and her two cats. She likes spending time with her family, reading, hanging out with her friends, listening to music, and baking. She plays volleyball and tennis, and is a competitive Irish dancer. When she grows up, she wants to be an engineer for space exploration.