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President : Arwen ChandlerHello! My name is Arwen Chandler, and I am a third-year majoring in Cognitive Science with a concentration in Computer Science. I joined AGSS because of my passion for STEM and education and because I love working with kids. I first joined the organization as a volunteer and then as the Technology Curriculum Head in 2021. This year, as president, I am excited to continue to grow AGSS and build relationships with wonderful partners in the Charlottesville community! Outside of STEM and AGSS, I enjoy reading, drawing, and playing with my dog.
If you are interested in partnering with AGSS and/or you have any questions, feel free to reach out to me at ac9kf@virginia.edu or allgirlsstemsocietyvirginia@gmail.com. |
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Vice President: Shruthi MuralidaranHello! My name is Shruthi Muralidaran. I’m a fourth year majoring in Global Public Health and minoring in French. I’m from NOVA (Alexandria to be exact) and I got into the STEM field at a young age because of my desire to become a doctor. However, as I took more science and math classes, particularly in college, I came to appreciate the subjects in their own right, independently of my passion for medicine. Outside of learning STEM topics, I also love to cook, paint/draw, and listen to music!
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Treasurer: Katherine BereznickiMy name is Katherine Bereznicki and I am a fourth-year double majoring in Psychology and Anthropology. Even though I am not a STEM major, I’ve always had an interest in STEM, and joining AGSS was a great way to use this interest to do something beyond the classroom and impactful. My hobbies include sleeping, exercising, and working with stone & renovations!
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Volunteer Coordinator: Naomi LuuHi! My name is Naomi Luu and I am a fourth-year majoring in Biology and minoring in Psychology. I joined AGSS when it first established its team at UVA due to its emphasis on inclusivity within the STEM field. AGSS provided me with the opportunity to share my love for STEM with my fellow peers and with younger students in the Charlottesville community. Outside of school I work at a pediatrics clinic as a medical assistant. In my freetime I enjoy going on hikes, reading, and going to concerts!
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Community Outreach Coordinator: Selena AkayMy name is Selena Akay and I’m a 2nd year hoping to major in neuroscience! I joined AGSS because I thought it was an amazing opportunity for students to get exposed to the different areas within STEM and I wanted to support and help grow the organization as much as possible in order for more students to gain access. In the future, I hope to attend medical school and conduct research on neurodegenerative disorders. In my free time, I enjoy reading (especially the Lord of the Rings), listening to music, learning about history, and cooking!
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Marketing/Social Media Chair: Allison DouglasHi! My name is Allison Douglas and I’m a second-year biomedical engineering major. I’m from Stony Creek, Va. I joined AGSS because I love STEM but also teaching youth, so the work AGSS does with the community just drew me in. I chose to do Biomed because I really like the problem-solving and inventing aspects of engineering, but I also get to work with the medical side of science which is just as intriguing. I hope to one day be working on soft tissues and internal organs, more specifically within the diabetic realm. Outside of STEM, I really enjoy music (so much so that I am a part of the Cavalier Marching Band), coffee, watching YouTube, and playing video games.
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Secretary: Carson BrantleyHi everyone! My name is Carson Brantley, and I’m a second-year prospective Biology major. I joined AGSS because of my interest in science, and I chose to run for the society’s board because I loved AGSS’s work with Charlottesville’s Boys and Girls Club. I also know a lot of pre-med students join AGSS, and as a pre-med student myself I thought it would be a great opportunity to meet more people! In addition to going to AGSS meetings (of course), I enjoy reading, painting, and playing sudoku. If you’d like to ask me about books or ask any AGSS-related questions, feel free to email me at swq8nw@virginia.edu.
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Math/Physics Curriculum Head: Sarah WhitesideMy name is Sarah Whiteside, and I am a fourth-year majoring in Global Public Health and Biology from Alexandria, VA. My passion for STEM started in high school where I fell in love with the limitless possibilities it offers. Yet despite my love for logic and the lab, I knew that I wanted a career that combined science and the humanities, which led me to the field of public health. After graduation, I hope to pursue an MPH and eventually become an infectious disease epidemiologist. Some other things about me are that I love trail running, coffee shops, and absolutely all dogs. I'm excited to meet everyone and can’t wait to work with you all this year!!
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Science Curriculum Head: Xuan TranHello! My name is Xuan Tran and I am a second-year at UVA planning to major in Psychology and minor in Biology. I became passionate about STEM from participating in Odyssey of the Mind throughout K-12 and taking AP Biology in highschool. Through AGSS, I hope to give kids a similar fun and engaging introduction to STEM. In my free time, I love to read, draw, play kalimba, and watch video-game Let's Plays. Nice to meet you all!
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Technology Curriculum Head: Genna Schwarz |