Last fall, I started my education at the University of Pittsburgh pursuing a degree in computer science, and one of the first courses I took was CMPINF 0010: Big Ideas in Computing and Information. The course is a general education requirement in the School of Computing and Information and centers around some of the overarching…
CUTF Introduction: Michelle Spratt
Hello! My name is Michelle Spratt, and I am a senior majoring in Mathematical Biology and Neuroscience with minors in Chemistry and Africana Studies. I am from Hershey, Pennsylvania (although I’m not a big fan of chocolate!). In my free time, I enjoy crocheting and dancing. I’ve crocheted over 50 stuffed animals in the last…
CUTF Intro: Setting the Stage
“Hello! My name is Gigi Butkewitsch and I will be your TA this semester!” That’s how I introduced myself to the students in Women and Literature, the excellent class I have the privilege of “TAing” for this semester. After taking this class with Dr. Brenda Whitney during my second semester, I knew it was the…
Seeing the Light: CUTF Introduction
Hi! My name is Lia, and I am a senior neuroscience major with minors in chemistry and statistics. I’m from the Philadelphia area and have five older siblings and eight nieces and nephews! My oldest niece is almost sixteen. Once I graduate this April (2024), I intend to enter a research PhD program in neuroscience,…
CUTF – MATLAB for Statics 1
Hello! My name is Natan Herzog and I’m a senior BPhil Candidate majoring in Engineering Science with a minor in Physics and certificates in both Sustainability and Innovation, Product Design, and Entrepreneurship. This semester, I am working with Dr. Matthew Barry in the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science (MEMS) to develop a supplemental…
CURF 1: An Introduction to My Project
Hello! My name is Roman Storozynsky and I am a senior pre-medical student here at the University of Pittsburgh. At Pitt, I am pursuing a BS in Neuroscience with minors in Exercise Science, Chemistry, and a certificate in the Conceptual Foundations of Medicine. Here on campus, I am vice president of Be the Match, fundraising…
CURF Introduction!
Hi everyone! My name is Devin Potts and I am one of the recipients of the CURF grant this year. Currently, I am a junior here at Pitt majoring in Emergency Medicine and minoring in Sociology. One fun fact about me is that I am a huge musical theater nerd and have been to 42…
Imagining Macromolecules
Hi everyone! My name is Nehal Chakraborty. I’m a native of Northern Virginia and came to Pitt to study Neuroscience on a Pre-Med track. I also minor in English Literature and Chemistry, and have a certificate in Conceptual Foundations of Medicine. Through the Chancellor’s Undergraduate Teaching Fellowship, I am working with Dr. Linda O’Reilly to…
Getting started, getting excited!
Hello! My name is Kyr Goyette, and I’m a sophomore working with Dr. Zuzana Swigonova to create 3-D printed and digital models of proteins to be used as teaching aids in college settings throughout the country. The Chancellor’s Undergraduate Research Fellowship from the Frederick Honors College is allowing me to complete this research, and I’m…
CURF Introduction: Building 3D Molecular Models
Hello! My name is Iraa Kalambur and I am a sophomore majoring in Neuroscience, minoring in Applied Statistics and Chemistry. In addition, I am pursuing a certificate in Conceptual Foundations of Medicine. A fun fact about me is that I have been involved in Indian classical dance for over ten years. As of now, I…