About Us
About Us
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The Officers
The Officers
Alice Feng
Alice Feng
President
Alice Feng is a 9th grade student at Clovis North High School who serves as the president of InnoSTEAME. From a young age, Alice has shown interest in STEM, arts, and entrepreneurship, which later led her to contribute to the community through InnoSTEAME. Alice has won many awards in STEM competitions, including the national Thermo Fisher JIC award of technology, and she currently plays violin for her school and for orchestras such as the Youth Philharmonic Orchestra of Fresno. Furthermore, Alice is an active member of the Heart of Cubs, helping to raise over $6000 for Valley Children’s Hospital through local volunteer events in the past.
Layla Naeni
Layla Naeni
Vice President
Layla Naeni is the vice president of InnoSTEAME and a freshman at Clovis North High School. Her love of learning and wanting to share that with others is what led her to help found InnoSTEAME. She has qualified for the California State Science Olympiad as well as placed first and second in the Redwood Division Debate tournments. Layla has volunteered at the Fresno County Public Library and the Central Valley Food Bank, and has played on several of her school's varsity sports teams. She hopes to help others through her work, and make a difference in the lives of those in her community.
Nadia Biol
Nadia Biol
Secretary
Nadia Biol is the secretary for InnoSTEAME and is currently a freshman at Clovis North High School. Throughout her school career, Nadia has participated in various science programs such as Science Olympiad. Competitions such as these helped her to explore her love for science. As for her acitvity in the arts, Nadia is a violinist in her school's chamber orchestra. This drew her into wanting to encourage other students to explore the different fields of STEM, arts, and entrepreneurship through InnoSTEAME. Through this program, Nadia hopes to instill a passion for STEAME for other children within her community.
Ryan Do
Ryan Do
Director of Technology and Communications
Ryan Do, the director of technology and communications of InnoSTEAME, is in the ninth grade at Clovis North High School with a strong interest in mathematics and science. Some of his notable honors include two top 20 national scores in Math Kangaroo and earning AMC's Distinguished Honor Roll by scoring in the top 1% of participants globally. As per arts, he is an active violinist in the Youth Philharmonic Orchestra of Fresno and Clovis North's chamber ensemble. He also teaches younger students through his school's Music Mentors program. By being a member of InnoSTEAME, Ryan seeks to make a lasting impact and educate young minds.
The Mentors
The Mentors
Dr. Earvin Balderama
Dr. Earvin Balderama
Dr. Balderama is an associate professor at California State University, Fresno, with his expertise being data science, interdisciplinary research applications, and analytics. Through collaborative projects and development, Dr. Balderama has contributed to improving data science education and nurturing student success across diverse disciplines.
Dr. Alejandro Calderon-Urrea
Dr. Alejandro Calderon-Urrea
Dr. Calderon-Urrea is a professor at California State University, Fresno, with his specialization in biology. His research focuses deeper into biology with plant genetics, developmental biology, and biotechnology. Dr. Calderon-Urrea is a dedicated educator who actively supports his students on research, fostering the next generation of scientists.
Dr. Yuanyuan Xie
Dr. Yuanyuan Xie
Dr. Xie is an associate professor at California State University, Fresno. He mainly focuses on advanced manufacturing, materials engineering, energy systems, and sustainable engineering solutions. He applies engineering ideas into the real world to address challenges in areas like manufacturing innovation. Dr. Xie supports students to success and mentors students through research, innovation, critical thinking, and workforce development.
Dr. Zhi Wang
Dr. Zhi Wang
Dr. Wang is a professor in the Earth and Environmental Sciences at California State University, Fresno, with his research focusing on water resources management, hydrology, soil physics, irrigation engineering, and GIS applications. His work has been featured and published in several leading journals, one being the Journal of Hydrology. He is highly commited to advancing water resource management while inspiring his students to be the next great generation of environmental scientists.
Akhil Kanodia
Akhil Kanodia
Akhil Kanodia is a clinical professor of practice in entrepreneurship at California State University, Fresno, and he is a passionate advocate for innovation and entreprenuership. He helps and advises students on developing skills entrepreneurs have and abilities needed to turn ideas into impactful solutions. Akhil is also a strong supporter of STEAM education, encouraging many students to combine all aspects into meaningful solutions.
Mendy Laval
Mendy Laval
Mendy Laval is an intrapreneur in residence at the Lyles Center for innovation and entrepreneurship at California State University, Fresno. She is dedicated to helping students and aspiring entrepreneurs. Mendy also supports STEAM education, encouraging students to combine science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics witih entrepreneurship to address real-world challenges and create a large impact on the community.
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