My research interests are in the intersection of Design and Biology. I am fascinated by how we can use design to improve or solve different biological problems. I am also curious about how different patterns in nature help shape the world of design, whether based on function or aesthetics. I have worked under Dr. Laia Mogas-Soldevila at DumoLabs Research since my sophomore year at Penn. This past summer I conducted research on Mycelium and its functionality. We have tested our creative approaches in the realm of Mycelium-Based Composites by using 3D printing. I am currently still working on this project and exploring more of Mycelium’s acoustic protective qualities. Outside of academics, I am involved in a business and cultural club called SEAC, where I help in member engagement and professional development.

• Mayor's Scholar
• Research Assistant to Dr. Laia Mogas-Soldevila at DumoLabs Research
• College mentor for SEA 2 Uni that helps high school students through the college application process
• PMG Group Lead

My research interests primarily involve psychoanalysis, gender, and memory, which I synthesize with creative writing. Currently, I’m working on a short story collection in conversation with these themes, as well as class. For the upcoming year with University Scholars, I intend to support the project’s new stories, by researching thought processes and bodily disalienation. Previously, I’ve conducted a study on the effect of humor on learning and student engagement. In my free time, I enjoy coaching Speech for the Bronx High School of Science, producing theatre on campus, and acting as a cast member and Co-Head Writer of Mask and Wig, a musical sketch comedy group.

I am currently and undergraduate research at the Mathijssen Lab with a research interest in applied physics. I have been with the Mathijssen Lab since my freshman year! I am working on two projects, one involves studying the collective motion of micro-organisms in fluid and how it affects their surroundings, and the other involves studying micro-organisms inside porous media created using hydrogels which are like orbeez (definitely nostalgic). Each of these projects combine fluid mechanics and biology to help researchers understand how to harness the natural environment to design useful technologies. Outside of research I am a part of the Penn Women in Physics, Penn Benjamins, and National Research Conference at Penn clubs because I learned about the importance of an interdisciplinary approach to learning from University Scholars. Outside of classes I enjoy reading books like the Poppy Wars series and watching shows such as Pyramid Game, All of Us Are Dead, and “Night Has Come”.

Sam studies the impact of social media algorithms on our trust in institutions (like the government). He is currently a research assistant for Dr. Metaxa at the Penn Human Computer Interaction Lab. He has a secondary research interest in computer science and the law, and is currently working with the Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence to study this area. His independent work as a University Scholar examines the impact of education on the development of policy on emerging technologies. Beyond research, Sam works with college students to engage them with their local government on tech policy issues through the Paragon Fellowship, and serves as the operations director of the Penn SFORZA music group. In his free time, Sam likes to host dinner parties, hiking, photography, poker, and learning history---Ancient Egypt & Old English are among his favorite topics.

• University Scholar
• Research Assistant to Professor Metaxa Department of Computer and Information Science
• SNF Paideia Fellow
• PMG Group Lead

• Software Development Engineer Intern at Amazon Web Services
• Second author of "Deep Learning Respiratory Motion Correction for Real-Time Cardiac MRI," accepted at the Radiological Society of North America
• Research Assistant to Dr. Duncan Watts, Computational Social Science Laboratory

My research interests are in the realm of global macroeconomics, monetary policy, financial economics, and investment management. Specifically, I enjoy analyzing the financial underpinnings of both macroeconomic trends as well as fundamentals investing in businesses, all in the purpose of bringing together applied mathematics, financial economics, and behavioral economics together to improve investing success. I have worked in London for a global macro hedge fund as a trading intern analyzing rates and in New York at a derivatives hedge fund researching convertible bonds and portfolio management. In terms of independent research, I am currently looking into conducting an analysis of equity swaps markets and the advantage is poses to hedge funds when taking market neutral trading strategies, and quantifying their benefits and costs in the purpose of informing manager decision making. Outside of my research, I enjoy running, rowing (casually), watching soccer, and playing poker.

• University Scholar
• Summer Intern at Capstone Investment Advisors
• Summer Intern at Capula Investment Management

My research interests focus on the political implication of storytelling. I study English with a Concentration in Critical Theory and Political Science with a Concentration in Political Theory. I have previously worked for the Computational Social Science Lab Penn Media Accountability Project as a research assistant. I have also previously worked for the Penn Digital Humanities lab as a research assistant on Dr. Brent Cebul's project regarding mortgage equity distribution post World War II. In 2023, I received the Universe in Verse prize from the Kelly Writers House to do research on visually representing spoken word poetry through linguistic analysis. My current field research on the literary market of College Street in Kolkata, India is funded by the Center for Advanced Study of India, Pulitzer Center for Crisis Reporting, Penn South Asian Center, and Vitale Digital Media Lab. My previous work experience includes interning as a Fox Fellow at CHILD USA as well as teaching poetry at Writers in the Schools. I currently work at the Marks Writing Center as a Penn Writing Fellow. I am the digital managing editor of Penn's Arts and Culture Magazine 34th Street. During the school year, I also write obituaries for homicide victims in Philadelphia through The Philly Obituary Project. My writing can be found in The New York Times, Teen Vogue, and the Philadelphia Citizen.

• Pulitzer Center for Crisis Reporting Fellow
• Penn Computational Social Science Lab Research Assistant
• Universe in Verse Prize Winner