GenZ Team
Our team is organized into four key components:
- Literature review
- Academic integrity
- Curriculum analysis
- Researcher resource development
Each member contributes within one of these groups, working to generate new insights into how Gen Z approaches learning in higher education and to support researchers in studying this generation more effectively. The team is composed entirely of Gen Z undergraduate students, guided by PhD researcher Ben Chan and RISE Director Sara Brownell.
Literature Review Team
Jordan Gauthier
Undergraduate ResearcherAs a junior majoring in Biomedical Sciences at Barrett, The Honors College, I am pursuing medical school with the goal of extending authentic, compassionate care throughout my career. I grew up as a competitive dancer, an experience that taught…
Matthew Griffin
Undergraduate ResearcherMatthew is a junior majoring in Biological Sciences with a minor in Sustainable Food Systems. He is particularly interested in the intersections of academic integrity, generative AI usage, and student–instructor relationships, and how these dyn…
Mandy Lee
Undergraduate ResearcherMandy Lee is a third-year Barrett Honors student majoring in Biomedical Sciences with plans to attend medical school after graduation. As a Teaching Assistant for Barrett, The Honors College’s The Human Event, Mandy has become especially i…
Arfa Omer
Undergraduate ResearcherI am a junior majoring in Neuroscience and Economics. I grew up in Chicago, IL and enjoy running, cooking, and photography in my free time. I am interested in education research that examines how learning environments are evolving in response t…
Anmary Thomas
Undergraduate ResearcherI am entering my third year as a Biomedical Sciences major with a strong interest in biology education research. Through Project GenZ, I study how Generation Z students perceive academic integrity, trust, and engagement in undergraduate science…
Academic Integrity Team
Emi Melfi
Undergraduate ResearcherEmi is a junior majoring in Biomedical Sciences with a special interest in social-behavioral sciences. Outside of the classroom, Emi works as a scribe at several cardiology clinics, coordinates lab activities, and volunteers in the community. P…
Len Wang
Undergraduate ResearcherLen Wang is a third-year student majoring in Biomedical Sciences with a strong interest in moral reasoning and how it shapes human behavior. Through involvement in Project GenZ, Len is dedicated to improving education outcomes for peers and fut…
Curriculum Analysis Team
Nour Abdellatif
Undergraduate ResearcherNour is a senior majoring in Biomedical Sciences with the long-term goal of becoming a dentist. She is passionate about addressing health disparities and supporting underserved communities through equitable access to care. Nour joined Project G…
Ethan Anderson
Undergraduate ResearcherEthan is a senior majoring in Biomedical Science and plans to apply to medical school in May 2026. He is passionate about Project GenZ, believing that education and learning are essential for enriching communities and that identifying best prac…
Jeyra Nevarez Araiza
Undergraduate ResearcherJeyra is a fourth-year student majoring in Biomedical Sciences with a strong interest in forensic science and the long-term goal of becoming a forensic laboratory technician. Having attended university both before and after the pandemic, Jeyra…
Resource Development Team
Ethan Anderson
Undergraduate ResearcherEthan is a senior majoring in Biomedical Science and plans to apply to medical school in May 2026. He is passionate about Project GenZ, believing that education and learning are essential for enriching communities and that identifying best prac…
Ford Carrey
Undergraduate ResearcherI am a third-year Barrett Honors student majoring in Biological Sciences. Originally from Los Angeles, California, I came to ASU to serve as a member of the university’s Next Generation Service Corps (NGSC).
Aliya Khan
Undergraduate ResearcherAliya Khan is a senior majoring in Biomedical Engineering and is part of the Grand Challenges Scholars Program (GCSP). In her free time, she enjoys reading, cooking, and sewing. She is interested in how generative AI can be used to reshape lear…
Sophia Lu
Undergraduate ResearcherSophia is a third-year student majoring in Biomedical Sciences with a minor in Business. Passionate about advocating for women’s health, she is driven to contribute to impactful projects in both healthcare and education. Currently, her research…
Hailey Vasquez
Undergraduate ResearcherI am a Junior majoring in Biomedical Sciences in the School of Life Sciences. My goal is to pursue a career as a Physician Assistant providing patient-centered care with compassion. With my academic experiences, I am interested to see how AI im…