Class of 2024

Major: Biology, Minor: Sociology

Research: Pre-health students’ attitudes towards study abroad and how to make it more accessible

"I hope to create more opportunities for pre-health students to build their cultural competency and experience the world without sacrificing other aspects of their college career and professional school preparations. Outside of the lab, I am the President of the Black Affairs Council, volunteer at one of the local hospitals and a hospice, and I am a mentor in the Clarke County Mentor Program among other things. When I am not busy with my clubs and work, I enjoy playing the Sims, hanging out with friends, and bowling!"

Class of 2024

Major: Cellular Biology

Research: Perceptions of undergraduate pre-health students towards studying abroad

"I aspire to pursue a career as a physician-scientist with a specialty in cardiology. I am actively involved in TRIO Student Support Services, where I have served as the Community Service Chair and a Peer Mentor. My research focuses on understanding the perceptions of undergraduate pre-health students towards studying abroad, with the hope of providing them with the same experiences and broadening their horizons as they progress toward their desired careers in the healthcare field. Outside of school and research, I enjoy reading books (mostly non-fiction), watching TV shows, and occasionally playing the violin."

Class of 2024

Majors: Biology and Psychology, Minor: General Business

Research: Instructor Talk and student perceptions of non-content instructor language

"I am on the pre-medical track and hope to pursue a career as an anesthesiologist. On campus, I serve as the PR Chair for UGA Mathcounts and am involved with Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority and UGA Doctors Without Borders. I also volunteer at Mercy Health Center and University Cancer and Blood Center. I am very excited about this project and cannot wait to see how the results both help shape the future of Instructor Talk and facilitate future professional development in inclusive teaching strategies. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with friends and family, exercising, and trying new restaurants!"

Class of 2024

Major: Biomedical Physiology

"I am passionate about fostering education that brings awareness to the disparities and unique challenges faced by queer individuals, with a specific focus on the hormonal impacts that can profoundly affect the transgender community. My goal is to not only raise awareness about the complexities of hormonal experiences but also to advocate for inclusive and informed support systems. In my free time I really enjoy golfing, working out, and reading. A fun fact about me is I played D1 golf at my prior university institution for two years before transferring to UGA!"

Class of 2025

Hello Everyone! My name is Tanner Nelson, and I am a Third-Year here at UGA! I am involved in many things around UGA! I am an exec member for MSSA and The Backpack Project My role in both MSSA and The Backpack Project involves presiding over the  Community Service aspects of both organizations. My mission is to aid fellow pre-health students tap in to the many volunteering opportunities we have connections with in Athens, clincal and nonclinical. My goal is to become and Orthopedic Surgeon in Sports medicine, and as you can imagine, I love Sports and exercise! If you catch me at Ramsey or Sanford, say Hi! (LEG DAY BEST DAY btw)

Class of 2025

Hi! My name is Sarah Dhanani and I am a 2nd year Biomedical Physiology and Psychology major. I am on the pre-med track and I aspire to be a surgeon one day. I am currently involved with MSSA (Minority Student Science Association) and I am on their advisory board. Once I got to college, I became a CLA (Chemistry Learning Assistant) and a student-athlete tutor. My past experience helped me interact with students of all ages and learn what methods of learning work best for each student. Alongside teaching others, I was also inadvertently teaching myself. I was becoming better at the subjects I was teaching and more confident speaking about it. I want to explore: how does teaching teach teachers? I am in the works of beginning my project on this topic, and I am excited to work on it! Outside of academics, I do Tae Kwon Do. I’ve been doing martial arts for 13 years now and I love practicing with my team every weekend and learning new techniques!

Class of 2025

Hi everyone! My name is Ava Scarpaci and I am a fourth year Biomedical Physiology student with minor in Spanish and Biology. I am on the pre-PA track and am interested in pursuing a career in women’s health. Here in the CORPUS Lab, my goal is to understand and analyze the structure of undergraduate physiology classes in order to determine what is and isn’t beneficial to learning physiology. I am also a Peer-Learning Assistant for a physiology class here at UGA, and I am passionate about helping my students and students that come after succeed in and enjoy learning STEM. Outside of science, I love learning and teaching Spanish and serve as an English as a Second Language tutor to elementary students here in Athens. I also love sports and coach a youth basketball league as well as play intramural volleyball at UGA.

Class of 2025

Hi everyone! My name is Renata Stanescu, and I am currently a senior majoring in Biomedical Physiology with a French minor on a Pre-PA track. Originally from Romania, my background has made me develop a deep interest in exploring new cultures and learning different languages, leading to a passion for global health and helping people with diverse backgrounds. I am very excited to be part of the CORPUS Lab, where I collaborate on projects focused on improving the structure and content of physiology courses here at UGA, with the hope of extending these improvements to other institutions. Being part of this lab lets me bring together my passion for education with my interest in making science more accessible as well as more engaging for students. Outside of science, I enjoy photography, traveling,  swimming, playing the piano and guitar, cooking, and watching movies with my friends.

Major: Computer Science, Georgia Tech

Research: Investigating the link between teacher dispositions and the Instructor Talk frameworks, as well as how we can make students feel like they have a place in whatever field they are pursuing.

"Outside of the lab, I support marketing and outreach with Cervical Cancer Awareness and Prevention (CCAP) Across The Map. I also enjoy helping more people get into the field of technology by teaching computer science concepts through Kode with Klossy. Currently I’m still exploring career options, with my areas of interest including education, data science, and healthcare."

Hi everyone! My name is Krishan Patel, and I am currently a third-year student studying Biology with a minor in Biotechnology and Business. I am excited to conduct research with the CORPUS lab on device wearables and active learning to support future medical and healthcare providers in digital health literacy! My goal is to become a dentist one day and to eventually open my own practice. I am currently involved in numerous clubs and activities at UGA including Dental Minority Dawgs (DMD) and intramural sports as well. I love playing and watching almost every sport including basketball, football (Go Niners!), and pickleball.

Hello everybody! My name is Trang Huynh and I am a fourth year Biology student with a double minor in Applied Biotechnology and Public Health. I am on the pre-PA track and am interested in pursuing a career in general medicine in underprivileged communities. I am thrilled to conduct research with the CORPUS lab on wearable devices and active learning strategies, as this experience will enhance my skills as a healthcare professional and enable me to provide more informed, patient-centered care. I am currently involved in a wide-range of clubs at activities at UGA including VSA, VAW, and Pre-PA Association. Outside of academics, I enjoy playing pickleball, pilates, traveling, and trying new food cuisines!

Hi! My name is Gabby Felix, and I’m in my 3rd year of majoring in Biomedical Physiology while pursuing a minor in Women’s Studies! I am on the pre-med track here at UGA and currently an Honors Teaching Assistant. Along with that, I am involved with the National Alliance on Mental Illness as well as the Women’s Studies Student Organization on campus! I have also gotten the chance to be a Chemistry Learning Assistant, which has sparked an interest in teaching methods for me. After looking into the CORPUS Lab, I felt like I could resonate with many of the values and topics that were presented! Thankfully, I am now a part of the lab and have the opportunity to explore how people who teach others, can learn more, and I am so excited to see where it goes! Besides science, I love listening to music, watching horror movies, and biking!

Hello! My name is Milo Bauman and I am in Computer Science at the University of Georgia. I joined the CORPUS Education Lab in Summer 2024. My research has been focused on using wearable technology in physiology education to promote student learning. I aim to examine the connection between heart rate and student engagement in the classroom. Outside of my studies, I enjoy playing guitar, reading, and spending time with my friends and family.

Hi everyone! I’m a fourth-year Psychology major with a Neuroscience Emphasis, currently on the pre-med track with aspirations of becoming an OBGYN. Here at UGA, I'm involved in Hearts for the Homeless, Period Project, and volunteer as a medical assistant at Mercy Health Center. For the past two years, my passion for women’s health has grown as a certified medical assistant at an OBGYN office. I’m conducting research on the influence of sex education on reproductive health access and exploring pedagogical approaches to reproductive physiology. Outside of academics, I enjoy running and reading. I’m looking forward to contributing to advancing reproductive equity and supporting efforts that shape the future of reproductive health in this region!

Hi! My name is Vybhavi Kotireddy, and I’m a third-year student majoring in Biology on the pre-med track at the University of Georgia. I aspire to become a physician and serve as an advocate in health policy. As a member of the CORPUS Lab, I am interested in understanding how students’ backgrounds influence their viewpoints on reproductive health, education, and access and how community resources can support further education. Outside of the lab, I enjoy volunteering around the Athens community, going on walks, watching TV shows, and exploring cafes with friends.

Hi everyone! My name is Jaidyn Schultz and I am a third-year Biomedical Physiology student with minors in Sociology and Public Health. I have been in the CORPUS Education Lab for almost two years and have loved every second of it! My research focuses on the implications of non-content instructor language, otherwise known as "Instructor Talk". Through this research, I aim to improve life-science classroom environments and increase students' feeling of belonging. Outside of the lab, I enjoy reading, cooking, and rewatching comfort movies and shows.  After graduating, my goal is to become a physician and work in the non-profit healthcare industry. 

Hey! My name is Diego Perez Guarin, I am a third year biomedical physiology student at UGA. I have a passion for global health, cardiology, and serving underserved communities not only in Athens, but in all of Georgia. My current goals are to increase representation of underrepresented populations in STEM research.

Hello! My name is Morgan Schoen, and I am a second-year Biomedical Physiology student at UGA. During my study abroad in Cortona, Italy, I contributed to the CORPUS Education Lab by helping code and analyze how students think about reproductive physiology, which sparked my interest in how physiology education can connect to identity, empathy, and future healthcare practice. I hope to pursue a career in healthcare that blends physiology, creativity, and compassionate care. Outside of academics, I love creating anatomy-inspired ceramic and tile art, traveling, and transforming a historic log cabin through design and restoration.

Hello everyone! My name is Kendall Metts and I am a fourth year Biomedical Physiology major with a minor in Sports & Exercise Science. My current research involves wearable technology in physiology education. I have been volunteering at a retirement home in Athens for the past two years as I feel it’s important to care for those in underserved populations. I aspire to be a Sports Medicine physician due to my deep compassion for athletes; yet another underserved population. Outside of academics I enjoy puzzles, board games, cooking, socializing, sports (of course) where I’m often playing pickleball and golf. Life is full of amazing opportunities never cut yourself short!