DLS Student Ambassadors
- Siri Dasari
- Graduation Year: 2026
- Major: Genetics
- Additional Major(s): Psychology
- Minor(s): Business Administration
- Hometown: East Brunswick, NJ
- Career Interest: Cardiothoracic Surgery
- Fun Fact: I love staying active with the Rutgers Women’s Wrestling Club, after having wrestled throughout high school!
- What was your favorite class and why?:
My favorite class was Essentials of Cell Biology and Neuroscience with Dr. Uzwiak. The professor's teaching style and knowledge of the subject made the topics super interesting and allowed me to retain a lot of what I learned.
- What other Rutgers activities and extracurricular activities do you participate in?:
At Rutgers, I'm an Honors College Peer Mentor and part of Phi Delta Epsilon, where I'm an Academic Chair. I'm also active as a member of the Rutgers Women's Wrestling Club, and a representative in the Club Sports Advisory Board! Outside of Rutgers, I work as an EMT at RWJ and at Morgan First Aid Squad, where I support the organization as the Financial Secretary. I also love spending time as a research assistant in the Buettner lab at RWJMS.
- Sophia Villegas
- Graduation Year: 2026
- Major: Exercise Science
- Additional Major(s): Psychology
- Hometown: Roselle Park, NJ
- Career Interest: Physical Therapy
- Fun Fact: I studied abroad in Greece this past summer!
- What was your favorite class and why?:
My favorite class at Rutgers has definitely been Functional Human Anatomy Lab. I'm a huge visual learner, so I loved being able to work with a cadaver instead of just seeing pictures and drawings of anatomy.
- What other Rutgers activities and extracurricular activities do you participate in?:
I am currently part of the Rutgers Physical Therapy Club and Bachata Club, and help out in the Exercise and Gastrointestinal Health Lab as a research assistant. I'm also a student ambassador for the Department of Kinesiology and Health, and I work as a physical therapy aide at Procare Rehabilitation.
- Lara Anne Dlugosz
- Graduation Year: 2026
- Major: Biological Sciences
- Minor(s): Nutrition
- Hometown: Millstone Township, NJ
- Career Interest: Surgery
- Fun Fact: In the winter, I like to ski and snowboard.
- What was your favorite class and why?:
My favorite class was Organic Chemistry because I loved how mechanistic it was. Understanding the step-by-step processes of chemical reactions and how different molecules interact in a predictable manner made the subject fascinating to me.
- What other Rutgers activities and extracurricular activities do you participate in?:
At Rutgers, I participate in GlamourGals and Pilot Me. I love giving back to the community through these activities. GlamourGals allows me to connect with senior citizens, offering companionship and beauty makeovers, while Pilot Me provides mentoring and support to younger students, helping them navigate their academic and personal lives.
- Meghana Thimmaraju
- Graduation Year: 2027
- Major: Cell Biology and Neuroscience
- Minor(s): Psychology
- Hometown: Somerset, NJ
- Career Interest: The constant problem-solving and precise communication that I see in healthcare has inspired me to pursue a career as a physician. I hope to instill trust and reliability, while also constantly learning about new treatments that can help in the patient’s recovery process.
- Fun Fact: One of my favorite hobbies is to bake and try new cuisines. Being able to see the overlap between various cultures and the traditions being passed on through dishes has always interested me. I also enjoy spending my time watching movies and understanding the process behind composing music.
- What was your favorite class and why?:
My favorite class was for my Psychology minor called Social Psychology. At first I didn’t know what to expect and it was a last minute decision to join. The class taught me about how individuals make decisions and how our choices are so heavily impacted by the need to conform. It was my favorite class because it changed my mindset when it comes to learning and how to find new opportunities. It taught me to take more objective approaches and have an open mindset when confronted with obstacles. It not only enforced my decision to major in CBN, but also made me more ambitious when it comes to conducting research.
- What other Rutgers activities and extracurricular activities do you participate in?:
I currently volunteer in the pediatric neurology department at RWJ and work with children to practice their motor skills. I also spend my time volunteering as an EMT, conducting research at Dr. Sam Gu’s lab, and am an SASHP Peer Mentor Board Member.
- Daniel Soliman
- Graduation Year: 2027
- Major: Biological Sciences
- Minor(s): Psychology
- Hometown: East Brunswick, NJ
- Career Interest: I aspire to become a dentist.
- Fun Fact: I enjoy watching sports, serving in my Church, playing board games, and spending time with my family.
- What was your favorite class and why?:
My favorite class was "Organic Chemistry" 01:160:307.
- What other Rutgers activities and extracurricular activities do you participate in?:
I am a student ambassador and peer mentor in the SAS Honors Program. I am a member of the Rutgers Predental Society, Rutgers American Student Association, Waksman Institute of Microbiology Undergraduate Students Club, and Orthodox Christian Campus Ministries. Outside of Rutgers, I am heavily involved in my Church community. I am a Deacon, Servant, and head of communications at my Church, "Queen Saint Mary and Prince Tadros Coptic Orthodox Church".