Veronica Walsh is a junior studying Industrial Engineering. She plans to pursue a career in human factors engineering.
Veronica’s research interests include aging-in-place, technology accessibility, and overall design for older adults.
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Ameera Taiwo
Ameera Taiwo is a junior majoring in Chemistry. After graduation she plans to attend medical school.
Ameera’s research interest include the intersectionality of aging, disabilities, and older adults.
Dhriti Patel
Dhriti Patel is a sophomore studying Interdisciplinary Health Sciences with a concentration in Health Technology. She plans to go to Physician’s Assistant school.
Dhriti’s research interests include health technology to improve quality of life, health equity, and finding innovative solutions
Urbana
Urbana is a goldendoodle who is double majoring in Integrative Biology Honors and Kinesiology. After graduating, Urbana plans on attending her advanced service dog training in Ohio.
Urbana’s research interests include squirrels, ice cubes, and sleeping in inconvenient places in
Angel Urquizo
Angel is a freshman majoring in Kinesiology. Following graduation, Angel plans to attend medical school to become a physician.
Angel’s research interests include exploring the advantages of incorporating technology in healthcare to improve the quality of life for individuals.
Endiyah Terry
Graduate Student
Endiyah Terry is a first-year graduate student pursuing a Master of Science in Health Technology at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. After graduation, she plans to pursue a career in human factors engineering and UX design within the
Melissa Kuo
Graduate Student
Melissa is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Health Technology at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy and has professional experience working as an occupational therapist in the rehabilitation department
RJ Mattas
RJ Mattas is a freshman majoring in kinesiology. He plans to attend medical school after graduation, and pursue a career in orthopedic surgery
RJ’s research interests include human robot interaction and the impacts of aging.
Elle Eastman
Elleora Eastman is a freshman studying interdisciplinary health sciences. She aspires to become a medical professional, more specifically, a physician assistant.
Elleora’s research interests focus on the application of technology to support the aging population and human-robot interaction.
Amy Ni
Graduate Student
Amy is a first-year graduate student working towards her Master’s in public health. Her professional interests are epidemiology, UI/UX, and chronic disease prevention. She hopes to contribute to meaningful research and design for change.
Bachelor’s Degree: Interdisciplinary Health