Hello everyone! My name is Nedah Hiermandi and I am a senior graduating in the Fall of 2024 majoring in biomedical sciences. I’m currently on a pre-med track, currently applying to medical school. I have an interest in the effects of academic stress on the success of undergraduates pursuing doctoral degrees.
My name is Kyle McFarlane and I am a Senior majoring in Biomedical Sciences. I am interested in researching the unique struggles underserved student populations face in STEM education and providing resources to help them succeed.
Randy Gutierrez is a first-generation, fourth-year undergraduate student at Arizona State University, majoring in Biomedical Sciences with an emphasis in pre-med.
Kaitlyn Tam is a senior from Chandler, Arizona majoring in Biological Sciences and Sociology. She's very interested in mental health and increasing inclusivity in higher education. In her spare time she likes to swim, rock climb, and cook.
Hi! My name is Ashlyn Germanos, I am a rising senior here at ASU. I am majoring in biological sciences with plans to apply to medical school following graduation. I am really looking forward to this school year, and I am particularly interested in exploring resources available on campus for ESL students!
Benny is a fourth year undergraduate student at ASU, pursuing a degree in Biochemistry with a minor in Biological Sciences. Having contributed to research in gut microbiome health and the human protein targetome in the past, Benny is excited to participate in research in STEM education as a RISE ambassador.
Mohammed, T. F., Aini, R. Q., Barnes, M. E., & Cooper, K. M. (2024). Toward Culturally Responsive Mentoring of Muslim Research Mentees in the Sciences. CBE -- Life Sciences Education, (23), 3.
Supriya, K., Bang, C., Ebie, J., Pagliarulo, C., Tucker, D., Villegas, K., Wright, C., & Brownell, S. (2024). Optional Exam Retakes Reduce Anxiety but may Exacerbate Score Disparities Between Students with Different Social Identities. CBE - Life Sciences Education (23), 3.
Through their LGBTQ+ Committee, The American Society for Cell Biology (ASCB) strives to create
A BIG congrats to Katey Cooper, who just received ASU Faculty Women's Association Outstanding Faculty Mentor Early Career Award! She has been an integral part of RISE, and we are so appreciative of all of her hard work in the lab, in the classroom, and with her students!