Hayder Zalzaleh is a junior expected to graduate in 2025 and is majoring in integrative biology and minoring in business. He plans to apply to dental school before he graduation in hopes of attending shortly after graduating.
Hayder’s research interests
Anika Urbonas is a sophomore studying Community Health with a minor in Business. After graduation, she plans to pursue a Master’s in Health Planning and Administration and hopes to carry this into a career in healthcare administration and management.
Anika’s
Adam Syed is a sophomore pursuing a dual degree in Food Science and Human Nutrition and Community Health. He plans to pursue a career as a physician.
Adam’s research interests include healthcare technology and developing effective health education.
Gabriella Schneider is a junior studying Molecular and Cellular Biology on a pre-medicine track. She hopes to attend medical school after graduation.
Her research interests include public health and different ways health technologies can be used to improve the lives
Nidhi Patel is a senior studying Interdisciplinary Health Sciences with a concentration in Health Technology. After graduation, she is planning to pursue a Master’s in Health Care Administration or Health Informatics.
Nidhi’s research interests include inclusive design and how assistive
Amy Ni is a senior studying I-Health and currently on the BS-MPH pathway. She plans on pursuing a career in public health and epidemiology.
Amy’s research interests include environmental health, health technologies, and disease prevention.
Jorge is a junior studying global studies. He plans on pursuing a graduate degree after graduation.
Jorge’s research interests include, health interventions for children in developing countries and mental health in the marginalized communities
Caroline Austgen is a senior studying Community Health with a concentration in Health Administration. She plans to pursue a Master’s of Health Administration after graduation.
Caroline’s research interests include nutritional behavior change and technology accessibility for older adults.
Thank you to our Community Academic Scholars, Afnaan Afsar Ali and Adam Syed, for all the work completed this summer! Afnaan and Adam worked with the Stretch team and our community partner Clark-Lindsey this summer and finished their internships with
Postdoctoral research associate Renato Azevedo recently received the prestigious American Psychological Association (APA) Briggs Dissertation Award. This award is presented for the best doctoral dissertation in applied experimental/engineering psychology. Renato also served on the Applied Experimental and Engineering Psychology Presidential