Personnel

Stephanie is from Miami, Florida and is a biology major. She loves working with Manduca Sexta in the lab, especially running qPCR's and dissecting. In her free time, she loves to listen to music and watch random netflix shows. When she goes out, she likes to try new food and tries to visit new exciting places. 

Kamya is from Eagan, MN and is passionate about helping others in her future. She is a prospective math major, biochemistry minor, with hopes to become a neonatologist. In her free time she likes to play rugby, train in martial arts, hang out with friends, and eat chocolate.

Elizabeth is from Shrewsbury, MA and is a Biology Major and Physics Minor on the pre-medicine track. She is interested in fields of biological research and biomedical engineering, but loves learning about all topics. In her free time, she likes to hike, read books she finds thought-provoking, and spend meaningful time with friends. At Wellesley, she is a tutor for the Physics Department, a Residential Assistant at Tower Court, and works for the Office of Intercultural Education.

Leah is a biology major with ties to both Montana and New Mexico. She loves to spend time outdoors inspecting ecosystems and is eager to pursue her curiosity through her future career. In the lab she is interested in the manipulation of Sawfly metamorphosis and Manduca dissections. In her free time she goes on hikes with her dogs, paints, reads, and hangs out with friends and family. 

Mia is from Tokyo, Japan and intends to major in biology. She hopes to pursue a career in research/academia, but is yet to narrow down a specific area of interest. They love coffee and boba, and enjoys reading in their free time. They also play the violin, and are hoping to learn a new language.

Reika is from Guilford, CT, and is a prospective biology major on the premed track. She is a part of the soccer team and also enjoys playing the violin in the Brandeis Wellesley Orchestra. In her free time, she likes to discover new places to eat, spend time with friends, and do anything involving the outdoors!

Neatina is from Williamstown, NJ, and is currently pursuing a Biology major on the pre-med track. She has an interest in conducting research in nephrology or cardiology in the future. In her free time, she enjoys reading, spending time with her family and friends, drawing, and baking.

Amel is from Worcester, MA and is an aspiring Neuroscience major on the pre-dental track. She is deeply interested in the fields of biological, developmental, and neurological research. Outside of her academic pursuits, Amel enjoys exploring local cafes with friends, spending quality time with family, and going on long walks!

Address: Department of Biological Science, Wellesley College Wellesley, MA 02481  

Email: ysuzuki (at) wellesley (dot) edu  

Yui loves insects and is fascinated by the phenotypic diversity of insects. Yui grew up in several different countries and enjoys exploring new places. His hobbies include cycling, skiing, running and taking photos of insects.  

Sophia is from Queens, NY and is an aspiring Neuroscience major on the pre-med track. She has an interest in the biochemical component of neuroscience and hopes to contribute to research in neurodegenerative diseases in the future. Despite how STEM-oriented this sounds, she also has a love for the arts such as dance, art, and photography. In her free time, she enjoys reading in bed, shopping with friends, or going to the movie theater with her siblings. 

Sharon is from Nanchang, China, and is a prospective biochemistry major. She loves taking polaroid photos and exploring new restaurants with friends. She enjoys listening to classic Cantopop, playing tennis, and theatrical performances.

Carina is from Orange County, California but grew up in Yunnan, China. She is a prospective biology major, sociology minor. When not in the lab or working in the Wellesley Children’s Center, she enjoys reading, listening to true crime podcasts, cooking, and exploring the city with friends.