Augusta Edouard

Augusta ‘Gus’ Edouard is a summer intern and co researcher. She lives in Maryland and comes to Boston in the summers. She enjoys going for walks, watching TV, bagging groceries at Giant Foods, working in her math and reading workbooks, doing crafts and listening to the radio.  Gus is a member of the co-research team for DS-TO-THE-MAX helping to explore questions about the health of people with Down syndrome. She became part of Eric’s lab through her sister-in-law, Vanessa Boland Edouard, who is Director of idea hub at Boston University School of Public Health.  In summer 2022, Gus completed and presented a photo voice project called ‘Being Health with Gus’ and helped around the office. Her interest in mental health led her to complete an interview project about support that students receive to handle stress. She interviewed Robyn Volcy-Lee, the Wellness and Communications Manager in Graduate Student Life.  Some of her more memorable moments have included going out to eat with Ashley, Eric and the friends she has made in the lab.  Gus feels that her experience as a co-researcher has been invaluable and hopes that her contributions ultimately can help others with disabilities.