Introductory Seminar (Spring 2025, Sections A & B) by Efrain Rivera-Serrano

Hello, from your instructor!

eriveraserrano — 2025-01-29 15:07:48 UTC

Hello! My name is Dr. Efraín Rivera-Serrano, I go by "Dr. E" and my pronouns are he/him/his. I am originally from Puerto Rico, and have lived in NC for about 16 years or so. I am a cell biologist and microbiologist by training, and my research specialty is in the area of immune responses against viral infections. In my spare time, I am a runner and proud dad of six dogs.

Hi! I am Anna Hayne

2025-01-29 15:53:19 UTC

I am from New Orleans, Louisiana. I am a biology major and art minor. I have an emotional support cat named Estella. I was adopted from China but grew up in Louisiana. I like train and cuddle with my cat. I like both visual and performance arts but I like to specialize in metalsmithing and painting.

2025-01-29 17:29:42 UTC

Hi, I'm Nicole (she/her)! I'm from Holland, Michigan and am Biology Allied Health on the pre-PA track. I love hiking and spent J-term in Panama for the field biology course!

Hi!

2025-01-29 20:14:27 UTC

Hi! My name is Lauren Stone (she/her). I'm from Cincinnati, Ohio and my major is Biology Human & Veterinary discipline on the pre-med track. My future professional goal is to become a doctor. I find myself especially interested in orthopedics right now. I love to cook and bake and just recently made a layer cake for the first time. I am also on the Elon women's lacrosse team!

Hi!!

2025-01-29 22:02:37 UTC

Hi I’m Sophia Hemschot (she/her). I’m from Dallas, Texas and I’m a Biology major. I plan on going to nursing school after I graduate from Elon and would love to be a pediatric oncology nurse! A fun fact about me is that a have a kitten named Muffin that I rescued and she’s 4 months old!

Hi :)

2025-01-29 22:24:00 UTC

Hi, I'm Mandy Dennis (she/her). I am from Wayland Massachusetts, and I am an Integrative Bio major, Environmental Studies minor. Potentially on a field bio, conservation, or zoology related path, but I'm not sure yet! A fun fact is that since the end of fall semester, I've been to Australia, Britain, and Scotland! (London for J term)

2025-01-30 00:55:21 UTC

Hello, my name is Ryan Howard I go by he/him, and I'm from New Hope PA. I'm a Biology major with a minor in Exercise Science, in the future I want to become a PT. Fun fact: I share a name with Ryan Howard from the Phillies and The Office.

Hi!

2025-01-30 01:15:38 UTC

Hey everyone!! My name is Hannah Wagner and I use she/her pronouns. I am originally from Indiana and am now a sophomore here at Elon! I am majoring in Anthropology and Biology and hope to use my degrees to get a doctorate in environmental archaeology. Outside of class I enjoy reading, watching tv, and hiking!

2025-01-30 01:48:50 UTC

Hey! My name is Anna (she/her), and I am a Biology major with psychology and neuroscience minors on the pre-med track. My professional goal is to become a physician, possibly psychiatrist but not sure yet. Fun fact is that I am a dual Swedish-American citizen and I plan to study abroad in Copenhagen next fall :)

Hi!

2025-01-30 02:09:42 UTC

My name is Joey Molettiere (he/him). I am from Philadelphia Pennsylvania, and I am on the premed track with a Biology Major and Chemistry Minor. I love to play card games such as Magic and I have two amazing younger siblings!

2025-01-30 02:31:47 UTC

Hi! My name is Maya Abousaab (she/her), and I am from Reading, PA. I am a biology major and business administration minor on the pre-med track with the goal of becoming a doctor, possibly specializing in surgery or dermatology. A fun fact about me is that I am an identical twin sister, and she also goes to Elon...so if you see me on campus and say hi, don't take it personally if you get a confused look back :)

Hello!

2025-01-30 03:00:45 UTC

Hi! My name is Sienna (she/her) and I'm from CT. I'm a bio major hoping to eventually go to med school if I make it through organic chemistry this year (fingers crossed). I'm really interested in the cancer biology side of science and hope to pursue research of topics along those lines in the future! Outside of school I love hiking and pretty much any kind of arts and crafts.

Hello!

2025-01-30 03:20:11 UTC

Hey! I’m Aniya (she/her), a Biology major. My professional goal is to become a physical therapist.Fun fact: This J-term, I had the opportunity to study abroad in Italy, Spain, and France!

Hi!

2025-01-30 03:21:40 UTC

Hi! My name is Larissa Borg (she/her). I'm originally from Puerto Rico but grew up in Austin, Texas. My major is Biology: Foundations of Medical Science on the pre-med track. I hope to work in surgery eventually! And a fun fact about me is that I don't know how to ride a bike.

2025-01-30 03:32:22 UTC

Hi! My name is Maddie (she/her) and I am from Pewaukee, Wisconsin. I am an Integrative Bio Major with minors in Psychology and Entrepreneurship. I am not sure what I want to do in the future, potentially field bio, conservation, or a research track. A fun fact about me is that I love running and I ran a 50k last summer!

2025-01-30 04:00:19 UTC

Hi! My name is Amanda Roman, my pronouns are she/her. I am from Arlington, Virginia. I am a biology and spanish major on the pre-med track. A fun fact about me is that once I got free tickets to a 502s concert by selling their merch.

2025-01-30 04:15:50 UTC

Hey! I am Ainsley McGee (she/her) and I am from Pittsburgh, PA. I am majoring in Biology with minors in chemistry and neuroscience. I am not positive about what I want to do yet but I am thinking of going to med school. A fun fact about me is I am studying abroad in Copenhagen next fall.

Hi!

2025-01-30 04:44:56 UTC

Hi! My name is Danielle Swietoniowski (she/her). I am from Syracuse, New York and my major is Biology with a minor in Creative Writing. My future professional goal is to become a Dermatologist. When I am not focusing on my coursework I am hanging out with my friends and my teammates as I am also a member of the Elon Women's Lacrosse team.

2025-01-30 05:19:34 UTC

hi! my name is madi ellis and i am from west bridgewater massachusetts! i am a biology and psychology double major. i hope to go into cancer research or possibly genetic counseling! a fun act about me is that i failed my first drivers test 😬

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Hi I’m Katie (she/her) I live in Raleigh NC and my major is biology and I’m not sure what I want to do when I’m older and a fun fact is that I’m originally from Delray Beach, Florida

Hi!

2025-01-30 13:16:55 UTC

My name is Caroline Curcio. I'm from outside of Philly and excited for the Super Bowl!!! My major is biology with a minor in psychology. Goal is to become a PA. Fun fact: I can drive stick shift.

Hi!

2025-01-30 13:24:11 UTC

My name is Caroline Curcio. (she/her) I'm from outside of Philly and something incredible is that the birds are going to the Super Bowl!! My major is biology with a minor in psych. The goal is to become a PA. Fun fact: I can drive stick shift.

Hallo!

zwilson5_1 — 2025-01-30 13:30:52 UTC

Hi! My name is Zack, I'm from Elon, double major in journalism and Biotechnology. I enjoy cooking, playing chess, and taking care of rabbits! I plan to attend grad school after Elon, and I hope to write for the EPA or CDC in order to bridge the gap between STEM and the public image.

2025-01-30 13:54:44 UTC

Hi my name is Lindsay Collar! I am from Melrose MA. I am a Biology and Public Health major on the pre PA track and hoping to go into emergency medicine. Outside of classes I like to hang out with friends, go on runs, and read.

2025-01-30 15:34:25 UTC

Hi! My name is Eliza (she/her) and Im from Long Island, New York. I am a bio major (Human and Veterinary Sciences) and Im hoping to eventually go to med school. A fun fact about me is I love dogs and I almost decided I wanted to be a vet. I have a golden and a black lab.

2025-01-30 15:37:35 UTC

Hi, my name is Meryn, I am from Hamilton MA. I studied in Sorrento in the fall! I am a Biology major and Human Service Studies minor, and I plan to work in health. A fun fact about me is I have a gecko named Sally and a chinchilla, Frank