I am a third-year student at Tufts University studying Community Health and Biology with a Minor in Urban Studies. In my first year as a Laidlaw Scholar, I worked with Dr. David Adler and Dr. Debra Lerner at Tufts Medical Center on a market analysis of clinical depression intervention services for employees.
My research projects have mostly focused on improving health access and resources for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This interest comes from my experiences as working a Direct Support Professional and teaching art classes for individuals with Down syndrome. In addition to researching behavioral health services and the neuroscience of Fragile X syndrome, I enjoy being an active community member and started a political engagement orientation program for first-year students at Tufts. My recreational interests include rock climbing and creating visual art (see some of my artwork here: schung.page).
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.
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!
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:)
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! 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!
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! 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!
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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.