Aliya is a junior, majoring in Neuroscience and Pharmacology with a minor in Philosophy, and is on the pre-med track. As a RISE Ambassador, she is interested in research that explores the interplay between cognitive functions and student well-being. Outside the lab and classroom, she enjoys art, movies, reading, music, and spending time with her cat, Darcy, and is always one impulsive decision away from going on a trip.