Lucy kim - President
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Lucy is drawn to learning more about the fundamental nature of the universe, including particle radiation, quantum mechanics, and the structure and size of the universe. Through physics, she gained an appreciation for solving problems through the integration of different fields.
Working in an intersection of biology, chemistry, and engineering, Lucy has been involved in developing nanoparticle treatments against cancer with the University of North Texas Omary Lab Biomedical Subgroup. Lucy is currently working with Dr. Yuri Rostovtsev in the Department of Physics to calculate the electromagnetic field enhancement of metallic nanoparticles. She is working towards bringing effective nanoparticle treatments closer to clinical trials. |
julia camacho - Co-Director of Competitions
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Passionate about the medical problems that our society faces and excited by the massive amounts of clinical information that are now readily available in the age of big data, Julia conducts research in the field of computational biology and bioinformatics.
Working with Dr. Xuexia Wang in the department of Mathematics, Julia utilizes machine learning methods in creating predictive models for cancer development as well as treatment outcomes for patients. Aiming to advance the burgeoning field of computational oncology, she has presented her research at events such as the Texas Junior Science and Humanities Symposium and the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair. |
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Anvith kowtha - Aspire Exposition Director
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Anvith is passionate about discovery and learning as a whole. He enjoys gaining knowledge and, in turn, teaching others. As an aspiring physician, he hopes to make an impact on the community and eventually bring medical knowledge and outreach to all parts of the world. He views research as a community-based effort surrounding the everlasting pursuit of fresh knowledge, something that fills him with enthusiasm.
Anvith currently conducts biology research under Dr. Ana Paula Alonso in the BioDiscovery Institute. He works with various plant species, analyzing the biomass composition using metabolomics and mass spectrometry systems. Through his research, Anvith aims to understand how the growth patterns and conditions of different crops affect their production of organic compounds. Such understandings could pave the way for major developments in agriculture, pest control, and environmentalism. |
kevin yao - Co-Director of Competitions
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Kevin is passionate about all aspects of research in all areas of study. He does fundamental physics research on high-potential materials such as graphene and MoS2 under Dr. Jose Perez. However, research to him is broader than just his area of study. It is about the excitement of discovery and the euphoria of figuring out solutions to real world problems.
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Shreya tamma - Aspire Mentorship Director
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While Shreya's interests range from molecular biology to international relations to the history and culture of her home country, India, she most firmly believes in learning simply for the pursuit of knowledge. Each day she strives to find avenues for research that bring together both her passions and her strengths, so she can make an impact in her community.
Currently, Shreya conducts research in Dr. Rajeev K. Azad's bioinformatics lab, where she combines her background in biology with computer science to work towards finding proteins with obscure features that are significant in primary tumorigenesis. She is grateful for the amazing mentorship she is receiving in her lab, and is excited about helping more students discover their passions this upcoming year. |
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