Hello! I'm a third year Biology student at the University of Leeds and I'm part of the 2024 Scholars cohort. I'm currently on an industrial placement working in digital marketing, looking to build expertise in the sustainable health tech space.
I have been trying to figure people out for a long time and I thought what better way than to explore the wonders of neuroscience in my first year research project!?
I'm looking forward to my upcoming LiA with the Timothy Smith Network in Boston, USA. I'm looking forward to working with students of all ages to teach and inspire them about the intersections of biology and technology.
I'm also a member of the 2026 Undergraduate Laidlaw Advisory Board, where I hope to provide strategic advice and improvements to the Laidlaw programme to ensure future scholars can thrive.
If you want to chat about books, the economic/political state of the world right now, or just life - feel free to drop me a message! :)
Hello! I'm a sophomore at Georgetown University majoring in Biology on the pre-med track. My interests lie at the intersection of medicine, bioethics, and global health, with a particular focus on migrant health, clinical ethics, and how cultural barriers shape access to care. I hope to carry these values into my future work as a physician and health advocate.
Last summer, I collaborated with the Pathogen Data Network and the O'Neill Institute for National and Global Health Law on research exploring the ethics of wastewater surveillance. It's a powerful public health tool, but one that raises pressing questions about privacy, data governance, and community trust. The work aimed to build a unified ethical framework grounded in transparency and equity.
In my free time, I enjoy creative writing, strolling through D.C.'s historic neighborhoods, and curling up with a good horror movie.
Hi! My name is Ashley, and I am currently a second-year student at Duke University studying Public Policy and Global Health with an interest in a Health Policy Certificate. I am passionate about advancing ethical, evidence-based solutions at the intersection of health, environment, and social equity. I also find interest in conducting research focused on ethical decision-making and inclusive research practices that better serve underrepresented communities. My experiences across public health, communications, and community engagement have shaped my interest in using policy to promote social responsibility and health equity.
BSc Sociology student at the London School of Economics with an academic interest in the use of social research to enhance our understanding of the contemporary political environment, and inform more equitable policy and governance.
I am a third year European Studies student at Trinity College Dublin, currently completing an exchange year in Germany. My Summer 1 research project investigated factors that encouraged political participation among refugees and asylum seekers in Ireland.
Kate Ivanchenko
Student Employability Officer, Laidlaw Programme Coordinator, Trinity College Dublin
I am the Programme Manager for the Laidlaw Scholars Leadership & Research Programme at Trinity College Dublin. Before joining the Careers and Development Service at Trinity College Dublin, I have been looking after a portfolio of open enrolment short executive education courses at Trinity and have over 10 years of experience in admissions, event coordination and higher education management across Ireland, United Kingdom and Ukraine.
I am a junior at Georgetown University double-majoring in History and Linguistics.
For my research project, I am assisting Dr. Edna Bosire and Dr. Emily Mendenhall with their research into perceptions of aging in informal settlements in Nairobi, Kenya.
I am currently in my third year of English Studies at Trinity College Dublin, with a minor in Middle Eastern, Jewish & Islamic Civilisations. . My subject interests include post-colonial and modernist literature (particularly in an Irish context), as well as representations of climate breakdown in media and the capacity of literature to empower people to take action.
Hi! My name is Anagha (pronounced uh-nuh-guh) and I am an undergraduate at Barnard College in the Class of 2027. I am majoring in Sociology as a pre-medical student; I hope to pursue an MD-PhD in Medical Anthropology.
My research this summer connects my academic interests in medical sociology and queer studies. Through exploring diverse forms of gender affirming care, I hope to understand how medical and spiritual healers help individuals transition.
In my free time, I love junk journaling, singing in Barnard's a capella group, and trying new vegetarian recipes. I'd love to chat about anything from your latest cooking attempts to your favorite (or least favorite) sociological theories - please feel free to reach out and say hi! :)
Hello! My name is Meabh, I'm a second year Geography and Geoscience student in Trinity College Dublin. My main interests are igneous petrology and critical raw materials for green technology!
Hi! I’m Kamtoya Okeke (she/her). I’m a sophomore at Columbia University planning to study Cognitive Science, focusing on Economics and Human Behaviour. My research is focused on destruction myths, stories which depict the end of the world, and I explore how these myths reflect societal values and fears, as well as how they showcase the power of storytelling.
Feel free to reach out if you're interested in literature research and/or narrative forms, or just want to chat!