{"id":137,"date":"2014-01-16T12:00:53","date_gmt":"2014-01-16T17:00:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/buwic\/?page_id=137"},"modified":"2021-07-22T16:56:20","modified_gmt":"2021-07-22T20:56:20","slug":"members","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/buwic\/members\/","title":{"rendered":"Members"},"content":{"rendered":"

Members<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

BUWIC is a community of women, men, transgender, and non-binary people climbing the academic research ladder in the fields of organic, physical, theoretical, biological and medicinal chemistry. Together BUWIC members explore the options, challenges, and opportunities of their current research and future career options.<\/h3>\n

Annually, BUWIC welcomes a substantial portion of the Chemistry Department\u2019s graduate students, faculty, and staff\u00a0into the organization. \u00a0Please email us at buwic@bu.edu<\/a> to become a member!<\/h3>\n

Current Officers<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Christa Mol\u00e9,<\/strong>\u00a0President, <\/em>cnmole@bu.edu<\/p>\n

\"Christa\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Year in the Program<\/strong>: 5th<\/sup><\/p>\n

Lab<\/strong>:\u00a0Perlstein Research Group<\/p>\n

Why I joined\u00a0<\/strong>BUWIC<\/strong>: I want to inspire graduate students to explore all of their options! It is very easy to get lost in research and classes, and never think about what path they want for their future. It\u2019s never too early to start talking with professors, speakers, and other students, and becoming exposed to the numerous opportunities that are available for chemists!<\/p>\n

Hobbies<\/strong>: Being outdoors and active, playing with animals, and spending time with friends and family.<\/p>\n

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Mackenzie Marrs, <\/strong>Vice President, Seminar and Professional Development Coordinator,\u00a0<\/i>mmarrs@bu.edu<\/p>\n

\"Picture\"Year in Program:<\/strong>\u00a04th<\/sup><\/span><\/p>\n

Lab:<\/strong>\u00a0Porco Research Lab<\/p>\n

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Arisdelsy Cervantes,\u00a0<\/strong>Treasurer,\u00a0<\/em>acervan@bu.edu<\/p>\n

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\"Aris\"<\/a>Year in Program:<\/strong> 5th<\/sup><\/span><\/p>\n

Lab:<\/strong>\u00a0Whitty<\/span>\u00a0Research Group<\/span><\/p>\n

Why I joined BUWIC:<\/strong> I joined BUWIC because it’s an organization that aims to help women in the science field. I strongly believe that we need more female representation in the STEM field. I feel like this organization will give me the platform to inspire students to pursue a career in science. I also think it’s a good way to be exposed to different career pathways that could potentially help me and it is a good way to network.<\/span><\/p>\n

Hobbies:<\/strong> In my free time I like to make playlists and watch films.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Lizzy Karnaukh, <\/strong>Secretary,\u00a0<\/em>karnaukh@bu.edu<\/p>\n

\"Lizzy\"<\/a>Year in Program:<\/strong> 5th<\/sup><\/span><\/p>\n

Lab:<\/strong>\u00a0Bravaya Research Group<\/p>\n

Why I joined BUWIC:\u00a0<\/strong>I strongly believe in and advocate for the development of programs that support and promote women, transgender, and non-binary folks in STEM fields. Through professional development, outreach, and department-wide events, we can build a community that fosters kinship and leadership in chemistry.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Hobbies: <\/strong>I love to garden, hike, and do yoga in my free time.<\/p>\n

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Katherine Cook,<\/strong>\u00a0Social Chair,\u00a0<\/em>kacook1@bu.edu<\/p>\n

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Year in Program:<\/strong> 5th<\/sup><\/span><\/p>\n

Lab:<\/strong>\u00a0Grinstaff Research Group<\/p>\n

Why I joined BUWIC:\u00a0<\/strong>To support and promote underrepresented people in chemistry\/STEM fields. I want to help guide other graduate students in STEM fields to be successful in research, promote a sense of community within our university and research field, and to encourage my peers to pursue their dreams as scientists!<\/p>\n

Hobbies: <\/strong>Hiking, skiing, crossfit, tennis, and spending time with family and friends.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Sloane O’Neill,<\/strong>\u00a0Outreach Coordinator, <\/em>slon9423@bu.edu<\/p>\n

Sheila Bonitatibus,<\/strong>\u00a0Fundraising Coordinator,\u00a0<\/em>sbonitat@bu.edu<\/p>\n

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De’Zhanae Mccall-Butler,<\/strong>\u00a0Communications Chair, <\/em>dmm76@bu.edu<\/p>\n

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Year in Program:<\/strong>\u00a02nd<\/sup>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Lab:<\/strong>\u00a0Jeffries-EL Research Group<\/p>\n

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Sam Mueller,<\/strong>\u00a0Member, <\/em>snm21@bu.edu<\/p>\n

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Year in the Program<\/strong>: 4th<\/sup><\/p>\n

Lab<\/strong>:\u00a0Allen Research Group<\/p>\n

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Melissa Marquez,\u00a0<\/strong><\/strong>Member,\u00a0<\/em>marquezm@bu.edu<\/p>\n

\"Melissa<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Year in Program: <\/strong>6th<\/sup><\/p>\n

Lab<\/strong>:\u00a0Perlstein Research Group<\/p>\n

Why I joined\u00a0<\/strong>BUWIC<\/strong>:\u00a0At a young age, students begin to develop ideas of who they want to become when they grow up. For this reason, I believe that it is crucial for young women to be exposed to STEM careers early in their lives and through BUWIC we have the opportunity to carry out this notion.<\/p>\n

Hobbies<\/strong>:\u00a0I enjoy running, hiking, serving at my local church, and listening to M83 and Lauren Daigle.<\/p>\n

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Ndidi Obi, <\/strong>Officer,\u00a0<\/em>obindidi@bu.edu<\/p>\n

Year in Program:<\/strong>\u00a03rd<\/sup><\/span><\/p>\n

Lab:<\/strong>\u00a0Whitty Research Lab<\/p>\n

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Emily York,\u00a0<\/strong>Member, <\/em>eyork@bu.edu\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

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Year in the Program<\/strong>: 5th<\/sup><\/p>\n

L<\/strong>ab<\/strong>: Schaus Research Group<\/p>\n

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Shiva Dastjerdi,\u00a0<\/strong>Member, <\/em>shiva@bu.edu\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

\"Shiva\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Year in the Program<\/strong>: 5th<\/sup><\/p>\n

Lab<\/strong>: Beeler Research Group<\/p>\n

Why I joined\u00a0<\/strong>BUWIC<\/strong>: To build network and influential connections with other scientists especially women in science and to help grow the community of scientist women.<\/p>\n

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Hobbies<\/strong>:\u00a0Ice skating, camping, watching movies.<\/p>\n

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Melissa Burrows,<\/strong>\u00a0Member,\u00a0<\/em>mburrows@bu.eduYear in Program:<\/strong>\u00a03rd<\/sup><\/span><\/p>\n

Lab:<\/strong>\u00a0Bravaya Research Lab<\/span><\/p>\n

Hobbies<\/strong>:\u00a0I enjoy running, hiking, serving at my local church, and listening to M83 and Lauren Dai.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Advisors<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Mariam Stepanyan\u00a0<\/strong>– Staff Advisor<\/em>
\nmariamps@bu.edu<\/em><\/p>\n

Dr. Karen Allen <\/strong>– Faculty Advisor<\/em>
\n drkallen@bu.edu<\/em><\/p>\n

\"Karen<\/a><\/p>\n

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Past Members:<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Amanda Vo<\/strong>\u00a0(<\/em>atvkv6@bu.edu)<\/p>\n

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Year in Program:<\/strong>\u00a0Graduated! Currently working at Elstar Therapeutics<\/span><\/p>\n

Previous Lab:<\/strong>\u00a0Perlstein<\/span>\u00a0Research Group<\/span><\/p>\n

Previous Research:<\/strong> She received her bachelor’s degree from University of Missouri in Medicinal Chemistry. \u00a0Amanda worked in Georgia Davis’s lab for a summer looking at different corn genetic traits. \u00a0She also worked in Jason Cooley’s lab purifying membrane proteins for deep UV resonance Raman analysis.<\/span><\/p>\n

Hobbies:<\/strong> She enjoys running, laughing, and spending time with her boyfriend and 3 cats.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Lindsey Walker <\/strong>(walkerlm@bu.edu)<\/p>\n

<\/strong>\"Lindsey\"<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Year in the Program<\/strong>: 5th<\/sup>, Plans to graduate Spring 2019<\/p>\n

Lab<\/strong>:\u00a0Elliott Research Group<\/p>\n

Why I joined\u00a0<\/strong>BUWIC<\/strong>: I joined\u00a0BUWIC with the hope of helping women become successful in a field still dominated by our male colleagues.<\/p>\n

Hobbies<\/strong>: Running, kayaking, writing<\/p>\n

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Rhea Bains <\/strong>(rheab@bu.edu)<\/p>\n

\"Rhea\"<\/a>Year in the Program<\/strong>: Currently enrolled in the University ofBritish Columbia<\/p>\n

Previous Lab<\/strong>:\u00a0Elliott Research Group<\/p>\n

Why I joined\u00a0<\/strong>BUWIC<\/strong>: To get more involved in the BU community with respect to the gender role of women in science. I want to make an impact on the conversation of women in STEM by addressing some of the issues and strategies women can employ to be successful.<\/p>\n

Hobbies<\/strong>:\u00a0Listening to podcasts, audiobooks, drinking coffee, and hiking.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Alexis Courtney\u00a0<\/strong>(alexislc@bu.edu)<\/p>\n

\"Alexis<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Year in Program:<\/strong>\u00a06<\/span>th<\/sup><\/p>\n

Lab:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>Beeler Research Group<\/span><\/p>\n

Previous Research:<\/strong> Alexis received her Bachelor of Science degree in Forensic Biochemistry with minors in Chemistry and Mathematics from Bay Path College in Longmeadow, MA. As an undergraduate, Alexis interned at MIT in Professor Kristala Prather\u2019s laboratory working on the biosynthesis of glucaric acid.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Hobbies:<\/strong> In Alexis\u2019s free time, she enjoys listening to Green Day, practicing yoga, baking, taking hikes with her husband and walking her Chihuahua.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Reem Telmesani<\/strong>\u00a0(rtelmesa@bu.edu)<\/p>\n


\n\"reem\"<\/a><\/strong>Year in Program:<\/strong>\u00a0Graduated!<\/p>\n

Previous Lab:<\/strong> Beeler Research Group<\/span><\/p>\n

Previous Research:<\/strong>\u00a0During her undergraduate and previous graduate studies, Reem worked on enhancing pharmacists\u2019 role as healthcare professionals in the global community and empowering women in the Middle East to take control of their health.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Hobbies:<\/strong> In her free time, Reem enjoys running, traveling, and painting.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Gabrielle Fleming<\/strong>,\u00a0<\/em>gsf@bu.edu<\/p>\n

\"Gabie\"<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Year in the Program<\/strong>: Graduated!<\/p>\n

Lab<\/strong>: Beeler Research Group<\/p>\n

Why I joined\u00a0<\/strong>BUWIC<\/strong>: In my first year at BU I attended a number of inspiring\u00a0BUWICLunch Seminars that helped me define goals for myself for being in this Ph.D. program. I think we have a fantastic opportunity to build a strong community of graduate men and women scientists and to empower each other through open discussion about personal and career goals.<\/p>\n

Hobbies<\/strong>: Anything to get me outside! I love skiing, hiking, and going to the beach.<\/p>\n

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Dr. Kristina Streu<\/strong>,\u00a0<\/em>streu@bu.edu<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Kristina\"<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Year:\u00a0<\/strong>Done with Post-Doc!<\/p>\n

Lab:<\/strong>\u00a0Whitty<\/span>\u00a0Research Group<\/span><\/p>\n

Why I joined BUWIC:<\/strong> I became involved in\u00a0BUWIC\u00a0because of my passion for outreach. I\u2019m especially interested in bringing accessible science experiments to local community K-12\u00a0classrooms to expose students to important fundamental chemistry concepts in a fun and exciting experimental way.<\/span><\/p>\n

Hobbies:<\/strong> In my free time, I enjoy exploring New England hiking trails and craft breweries.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Lauren Viarengo<\/strong>,\u00a0<\/em>viarengo@bu.edu<\/p>\n

\"Lauren\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Year in Program:<\/strong>\u00a0Graduated!<\/p>\n

Lab:<\/strong>\u00a0Whitty Research Lab<\/p>\n

Why I joined BUWIC:<\/strong>\u00a0I was lucky enough to have several impactful role models who inspired me to pursue a career in science; I would like to now do the same for other young scientists.<\/p>\n

Hobbies:<\/strong>\u00a0I enjoy exploring New England with my camera and reading a good book on the beach.<\/p>\n

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Katherine O’Toole<\/strong>,\u00a0<\/em>kotoole@bu.edu<\/p>\n

\"Katherine<\/a>Year in Program:<\/strong>\u00a0Graduated!<\/p>\n

Lab:<\/strong>\u00a0Allen<\/span>\u00a0Research Group<\/span><\/p>\n

Previous Research:<\/strong> She received her bachelor\u2019s degree in Biochemistry from Stonehill College in Easton, MA. During her undergraduate studies, she conducted research in Professor Magdalena James-Pederson’s laboratory studying fungal ligninases and their potential uses in breaking down biomass for biofuel.<\/span><\/p>\n

Hobbies:<\/strong> In her free time, Katherine enjoys reading, hiking, and sailing.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Margarita Tararina<\/strong>,\u00a0<\/em>mtararin@bu.edu<\/p>\n

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\"Margarita<\/a><\/p>\n

Year in Program:<\/strong>\u00a0Graduated!<\/span><\/p>\n

Lab:<\/strong>\u00a0Allen<\/span>\u00a0Research Group<\/span><\/p>\n

Previous Research:<\/strong>\u00a0During her undergraduate and post-baccalaureate studies, she conducted research in Professor Robert Schwarcz\u2019s laboratory concentrating on using in vitro biochemical techniques in efforts of pharmacologically restoring equilibrium in the kynurenine pathway.<\/span><\/p>\n

Hobbies:<\/strong> In her free time, Margarita enjoys cooking, reading and hiking.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Carmen Gott-Betts<\/strong>,\u00a0<\/em>clougott@bu.edu<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Year in Program:<\/strong>\u00a0Graduated!<\/span><\/p>\n

Lab:<\/strong>\u00a0El-Jefferies Research Lab<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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