My name is Sarah Wang and I use she/her pronouns. I am an undergraduate student majoring in Child Studies and Human Development at Tufts University. My research project is on the accessibility of sexual education resources for autistic youth. I strive to answer the question: what are the ecological factors that impact risk for negative sexual behavior among autistic youth? When I have free time, I enjoy cooking and baking while listening to music, hanging out with friends, and dancing. I look forward to connecting with others and hearing about your projects and experiences!
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I'm Bennett, and I'm studying Biochemistry, Biotechnology, and Music at Tufts University. I'm honored to be a Laidlaw scholar, and I hope my research can one day impact the global fight against disease.
Hi! I'm Alexa -- nice to e-meet you. I am a current fourth year student at Tufts University studying Biopsychology. In my first summer, I conducted a preliminary data analysis on chimpanzee behavior. After taking a pause last summer to complete classes for my major, I am excited to be back with the program. I love chatting about anything and everything, from the history of ice ages to the evolution of art! I'm super inspired by everyone's projects and thoughtful insight, and I look forward to connecting!
My name is Duncan Johnson and I'm the founder of BX Coding, a nonprofit dedicated to educating underserved K-12 students in the STEM fields. Over the past six years, I've taught hundreds of students the fundamentals of programming and engineering. I especially love teaching elementary school students -- their creativity and energy are boundless!
My Laidlaw research project is developing a curriculum that helps transition middle school students from block-based coding (Scratch) to text-based coding (Python).
This summer, I traveled to Nepal to work with the nonprofit Karkhana Samuha, where I taught students in public schools and created educational materials for students in grades 6-10.
At Tufts University, I'm a Computer Science major, and I'm pursuing minors in Engineering Education and Entrepreneurship for Social Impact.
Hi all! My name is Ian Lau (he/him), and I am a rising junior at Tufts University double majoring in Biology and Biotechnology. For my first summer, I will be analyzing amyloid plaque formation and Alzheimer's Disease development using noninvasive two-photo excited fluorescence imaging of brain-like tissue models.
In my free time, I love to play basketball, catch up on the latest Netflix show, cook, and plan my next travel destination!
Please reach out if you have any questions about my research or would like to connect!
Hi! My name is Chisom Nnam and I am a student of thee class of 2026 at Tufts University. My interests broadly include psychology, neuroscience, and public health. Currently, I am working as an undergraduate research assistant at the PTSD Neuroimaging Lab, where I will also be conducting research for my first year as a Laidlaw Scholar :)
Hi all! I am Alice Fang, a rising Junior at Tufts University studying Anthropology and Psychology with a minor in Studio Art. For my research, I am conducting an analysis of Boston Chinatown's affordable housing policies, supplemented by field observations and interviews with related stakeholders and field practitioners.
Please don't hesitate to reach out or connect:)
Hello! I'm Thomas, and I am a rising third-year student at Tufts University studying International Relations and Philosophy. This next year, however, I will be taking time to engage in my philosophy studies more specifically at the University of Tübingen in Germany. My academic interests generally span from history to metaethics, with practical and impactful implementation always foremost in mind. Please don't hesitate reach out if you have any interest, or are doing work, in similar fields!
Hello everyone! My name is Amishika Dhaurali (pronounced Ah-mi-she-ka Dur-all-e). I am currently pursuing a major in Child Studies and Human Development, complemented by a minor in Sociology. My research focuses on unraveling the intricate relationship between social media and the formation of body image perspectives and perceptions in young adolescence females.