Sarah Kim

STEM Scholarship Recipient, 2020

Sarah Kim, WCAS '22, Neurobiology, with minors in Computer Science and Global Health, from Clackamas, Ore., is interested in geriatrics and neurodegenerative diseases. She is a first-generation college student in the Arch Scholar program who now mentors other Arch Scholars. Sarah aspires to obtain a Master's of Public Health degree, attend medical school to become a geriatrician, and work to reform the geriatric and palliative health systems.

Alexandra Hong

STEM Scholarship Recipient, 2020

Alexandra Hong, WCAS '22, Integrated Science Program (Neuroscience and Biology), from Centennial, Colo., aspires to gain a holistic, interdisciplinary perspective so that she can apply this knowledge to medical practice and research. She thrives in the highly selective Integrated Science Program, as her research interests, such as ion channels and neurons, span different disciplines. Alexandra aspires to continue her research at Northwestern and abroad while preparing for a medical career.

Madelyn Moy

STEM Scholarship Recipient, 2020

Madelyn Moy, WCAS '22, Integrated Science, Anthropology, Biology, from Chicago, Ill., seeks to combine her passion for scientific research with her interest in public health advocacy by pursuing a Phd/MPH degree. She has received several Undergraduate Research Grants at Northwestern, including research on the impact of industrialized diet on health, as well as research on anti-cancer drugs. Madelyn also represents her peers on three Northwestern advisory boards.

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Lilliana de Souza

STEM Scholarship Recipient, 2020

Lilliana de Souza, McC '21, Computer Science, from Pompano Beach, Fla., aspires to become a professor and to continue her passion for research in computer science. She has won many awards, including the grand prize for Medical Access programs at Stanford University, and the Design Award for a "biowall" prototype at the  Segal Design Expo at NU. She serves on the board of Women in Computing, and will be a TA for the Computer Science Department this coming year.

Sally (Chan Mi) Jung

STEM Scholarship Recipient, 2020

Chan Mi Jung, WCAS '22, Neuroscience, from Novato, Calif., is committed to becoming a doctor who brings a holistic approach to diagnosing and treating patients. She has used her broad understanding of medical and social/psychological factors while volunteering on medical mission trips and aspires to become a doctor without borders to serve in Third World countries. Chan plans to do clinical research this summer at Northwestern Memorial Hospital.

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Bassel Shanab

STEM Scholarship Recipient, 2020

Bassel Shanab, WCAS '21, Biological Science and Global Health Studies, from Palos Hills, Ill., aspires to become a cardiologist. He is a Questbridge Scholar based on his academic excellence in spite of financial obstacles, and has excelled in numerous academic and research positions, including serving as a Biology Lab TA and Student Advisory Board member, being a research assistant at Feinberg Medical School, and serving as a member of a cutting-edge biomedical company at Northwestern's The Garage.

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Alice Lee

STEM Scholarship Recipient, 2020

Alice Daeun Lee, WCAS '23, major-Biological Sciences and minor-Psychology, from Centreville, Va., seeks to attend medical school to become a pediatrician and to provide medical services to underserved communities. She is interested in developmental disorders and the interplay of psychological and medical conditions. Alice plans to volunteer at Northwestern's Infant and Child Development Center and is doing research in the department of Molecular Biosciences.

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Aurora Greane

STEM Scholarship Recipient, 2020

Aurora Lee Jean Xue Greane, McC '22, Biomedical Engineering, from Madison, Wis., is passionate about both scientific research and teaching in the medical field. She has received numerous grants to conduct research in such diverse areas as vascular tissue biomechanics and colon cancer at prestigious research institutions and has received a High Honors Award from the McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science. In addition, Aurora excels in her violin performance studies, and pursues a double major at Northwestern's Bienan School of Music.