Graduate Staff 2024-2025
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Amy Rechkemmer I am the Computer Science representative of the Graduate Women in Science Program. I am a sixth-year PhD student working with Prof. Ming Yin in the areas of crowdsourcing, social computing, and human-AI interaction. Before Purdue, I graduated from the University of Michigan with a BSE in Computer Science and Engineering. Outside of research, I enjoy taking walks, listening to music, and spending time with friends. I am excited to serve on the WISP leadership team! |
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Ayobami Oladapo I am the EAPS representative for the Graduate Women in Science Program. I am a third-year master’s student working in Dr. Marty Frisbee’s surface water-groundwater interactions laboratory. My research involves using geochemistry and environmental isotopes to investigate the impact of alpine glacier meltwater on mountain groundwater flow processes. I earned my Bachelor of Technology degree in Geology from Nigeria. Outside of research and academia, I enjoy listening to music, singing, traveling, and learning new languages. As an advocate of women in science, I believe supporting and empowering female scientists is crucial for the future of science. I am excited to be a part of the WISP leadership team! Please reach out if you have any questions or comments! |
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Heekyung Ahn |
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Iman Mevaa I am the PULSe representative for the Graduate Women in Science Program. I am a second-year graduate student in Dr. Herman Sintim’s lab. My research focuses on drug discovery in cancer biology, aiming to positively impact the cancer research field. Besides research, l have practiced baton twirling for years, I like running, reading, traveling, playing games with friends, and learning languages. I am thrilled to be part of the Graduate WISP Leadership Team to continue building a vibrant community that uplifts and empowers women scientists. Please reach out if you have any questions or comments! |
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Jaskiran Kaur I am the Chemistry representative of the Graduate Women in Science Program leadership team. I am a fourth-year graduate student in the analytical division of the Department of Chemistry. I earned my M.S. and B.S. degrees in Organic Chemistry from Hindu College, University of Delhi, India. I joined the Kentämaa group in Fall 2021 and my research interest includes studying mass spectrometric ion-molecule reactions and gas-phase reactivities of boron radical anions. I enjoy reading, playing board games, dancing, and gardening. I am happy to be a part of the WISP leadership team! |
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Jax Mader |
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Mercy Orukpe Moses I am the Biology representative for the Graduate Women in Science Program. I am a third-year PhD candidate in Dr. Richard Kuhn's Lab. My research focuses on flavivirus viral protein (NS1) interaction with host proteins, and the functional implications in the host . I earned my Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) from Nigeria. Outside the world of academia, I enjoy spending time with family, cooking and watching Nigerian movies. I am very happy to be a part of the WISP leadership team. Please feel free to reach out to me with any question or comments. |
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Tatiana de Picoli Ferreira I am the graduate WISP representative for the Department of Physics and Astronomy. I am a fourth-year graduate student working with theoretical condensed matter. My current research focuses on understanding the physical properties of superconductors and topological systems by combining analytical and simulation techniques. In my free time, I enjoy reading, running, and spending time with friends. I look forward to being part of the WISP leadership team; feel free to reach out with any questions or comments! I am happy to be a part of the WISP leadership team! |
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