AJ Mallory is a Bioengineering Graduate Student at the University of Washington studying Neural Engineering in the Orsborn lab. She is particularly interested in the neural dynamics underlying motor learning and brain computer interfaces. When not in the lab she enjoys reading comic books with her kids and taking her dogs for long walks in the rain.

Deja Monet is a Ph.D. candidate in the Graduate Program in Neuroscience at the University of Washington. In addition to researching brain development, she also applies her training in science, technology, and society studies to exploring public health and science accessibility

Maya Singh is a third-year PhD student in bioengineering at the University of Washington, where she focuses on creating low-cost tests to measure long-term HIV medication levels. She is passionate about being at the intersection of global health, engineering, and public policy to understand the impact of her work on people living with HIV.

Haley Walk is a Master of Marine Affairs candidate at the University of Washington’s School of Marine and Environmental Affairs, where she studies environmental policy and the legal implications of emerging conservation technologies.. Haley’s work focuses on bridging scientific research, environmental governance and justice, and everyday practice.

Ralph Tayyar is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Division of Allergy & Infectious Diseases at the University of Washington Medical Center. He specializes in transplant infectious diseases and antimicrobial stewardship, with a focus on improving outcomes for immunocompromised patients. His research examines how antibiotic practices influence transplant rejection, infection risk, and antimicrobial resistance.

Kathleen Durkin is a PhD student in Aquatic and Fishery Sciences who is broadly interested in how important marine organisms respond to environmental stress under climate change. Her current research involves studying stress response through the lens of epigenetics -- molecular features that can affect the body without altering the underlying DNA.

Sophia Chioma Chima is a PhD candidate in the Pathobiology program at the School of Public Health, University of Washington. She is also a Predoctoral Research Associate in the Obstetrics and Gynecology Research department. She’s passionate about translating scientific discoveries into practical strategies and insights for families, healthcare providers, and the broader scientific community.

Dr. Justin Applegate, PhD is a recent graduate from the University of Washington Biochemistry Program. During their time in graduate school they studied Type IV Pili, tiny fibers bacteria use to cause infection.

 Gretchen Stemmler is a first year pharmacology graduate student. She studies the neural systems involved in motivation and reward learning using techniques such as neuromodulation, fluorescence imaging, and pharmacological methods. Through examining neural circuitry during natural and maladaptive behavior, she aims to identify specific molecular and circuit level mechanisms to facilitate development of treatment for individuals with addiction and mood related disorders.

Emma Modrick is an oceanography graduate student studying the physics of the surface ocean using a combination of theory, simulations, and observations.. Her free time is consumed by desperate efforts to foil her cat's attempts at shredding all the paper in her home.