DLS Student Ambassadors
- Andrea Gonzalez
- Graduation Year: 2028
- Major: Molecular Biology and Biochemistry
- Minor(s): Chemistry, Math and Spanish
- Hometown: Bayonne, NJ
- Career Interest: Research
- Fun Fact: I love to bake (even if my creations don’t always turn out perfectly), travel to new places, and stay active through exercise.
- What was your favorite class and why?:
My favorite class I've taken, thus far, is Knowledge and Power : Issues in Women’s Leadership. This class was thought-provoking and challenged me to see myself, my education, and the world in new and transformative ways.
- What other Rutgers activities and extracurricular activities do you participate in?:
At Rutgers, I serve as the Secretary of RUEP (Unión Estudiantil Puertorriqueña), an Honors Ambassador, and an Honors Peer Mentor, while also working as a server at Henry's Diner and conducting research in nutritional sciences.
- Colin Fang
- Graduation Year: 2027
- Major: Biological Sciences
- Hometown: Cherry Hill, NJ
- Career Interest: Physician (Academic Medicine eventually)
- Fun Fact: I play Rutgers Club Pickleball, annoy my roommate playing trumpet, and am trying to obtain a Vineyard Vines sponsorship.
- What was your favorite class and why?:
Peer Instructor Education, because it was a class full of like-minded people who had the same passion for education, and it was a breath of fresh air from science classes.
- What other Rutgers activities and extracurricular activities do you participate in?:
I am heavily involved with a lot of premed clubs, including AMSA, AED, and CBN Society. This upcoming year, I am working closely with the HPO to run the HPO Ambassadors program as well as teaching a FIGS and being an RA. Finally, I work as a CCT at RWJ, volunteer at East Jersey State prison, and am a tutor for ODASIS.
- 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".