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…
Tag: Fall 2023
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…
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…
CURF – Intro
Hi! My name is Priyal and I am excited to take you through my experience as a Chancellor’s Undergraduate Research Fellowship recipient. To start off, I would like to introduce myself. I am currently a sophomore majoring in Neuroscience, minoring in Chemistry, and pursuing an American Sign Language certificate. I am also on the pre-med…
Introduction – Inflammation and ACLY
Hello everyone, my name is Satvik Garg and I am a senior majoring in Molecular Biology on the Cell/Developmental Biology Track. I am also minoring in Economics and Chemistry. In addition to this, I am pursuing the Certificate in Conceptual Foundations of Medicine. Something unique about me is that I love to go hiking and…
CURF Blog 1 – Introduction
Introduction to my research Hello, my name is Ruiqi He, and I am excited to share my research experience with you this fall. My current project focuses on the interactions between alpha-arrestins and their membrane cargo for regulating the internalization of membrane proteins. This is an important biological process required for cells to respond to…