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Kiara Rodriguez

Kiara Rodriguez - University of Pennsylvania

Education

PhD in Molecular Biology, University of Pennsylvania

Subjects

Molecular Biology, Epigenetics, Neuroscience, Stress and Addiction Disorders, Genetics

Achievements

Graduated summa cum laude from the University of Puerto Rico at Humacao; National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship; accepted to PhD programs at Yale, Duke, and UPenn, among others; published in Neuron; cleared to defend her doctoral thesis

About

Kiara is a PhD candidate at the University of Pennsylvania studying molecular biology in the context of stress and addiction disorders. She has expertise in epigenetic and genetic approaches in neuroscience and an exceptional academic and publishing record. She has mentored numerous high school and undergraduate students, leading to successful admissions and publications, including about 2.5 years with Lumiere Education.

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James Frederick William Rowe

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

James F.W. Rowe is an award-winning doctoral candidate at the University of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign. His core research focus is the metaphysics of time where he has developed a novel defense of the Growing Block, but his work extends to the fields of ethical and political philosophy, philosophy of mind, philosophy of religion, and the history of philosophy (with an emphasis on ancient and early modern philosophy). His exemplary track record in the classroom and development of a course in philosophy in literature led to his recognition as the first graduate student to ever win the Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching award.

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Asha Hariharan

Design and Technology, Purdue University (ongoing)

Asha is an accomplished engineering educator with a background in electrical engineering and specialization in power electronics. She is a current graduate student, pursuing an MS in Learning, Design & Technology at Purdue University. She specializes in designing innovative digital learning experiences integrated with AI-driven solutions. Her expertise and creative approach highlight her passion for advancing technology-enhanced education and transforming the way learners engage with complex concepts.

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Hadiza Umar Yusuf

University of Michigan-Dearborn

Hadiza is a PhD student in Computer and Information Science at the University of Michigan–Dearborn, where her research focuses on software verification for AI-enabled cyber-physical systems. She earned a Master’s degree in Engineering Artificial Intelligence from Carnegie Mellon University Africa which was fully funded by the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program. There she worked on interdisciplinary research, including improving access to customized 3D-printed prosthetics in resource-limited settings. Hadiza has over three years of experience as a teaching assistant and has also introduced many high school students to programming. She’s passionate about mentorship and actively supports students with college applications, scholarship opportunities, and career development.

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James Frederick William Rowe

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

James F.W. Rowe is an award-winning doctoral candidate at the University of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign. His core research focus is the metaphysics of time where he has developed a novel defense of the Growing Block, but his work extends to the fields of ethical and political philosophy, philosophy of mind, philosophy of religion, and the history of philosophy (with an emphasis on ancient and early modern philosophy). His exemplary track record in the classroom and development of a course in philosophy in literature led to his recognition as the first graduate student to ever win the Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching award.

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Asha Hariharan

Design and Technology, Purdue University (ongoing)

Asha is an accomplished engineering educator with a background in electrical engineering and specialization in power electronics. She is a current graduate student, pursuing an MS in Learning, Design & Technology at Purdue University. She specializes in designing innovative digital learning experiences integrated with AI-driven solutions. Her expertise and creative approach highlight her passion for advancing technology-enhanced education and transforming the way learners engage with complex concepts.

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James Frederick William Rowe

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Asha Hariharan

Design and Technology, Purdue University (ongoing)

Hadiza Umar Yusuf

University of Michigan-Dearborn

James Frederick William Rowe

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Asha Hariharan

Design and Technology, Purdue University (ongoing)

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