Emily is a senior at the University of Arizona studying physiology and nutritional sciences. She
currently works in the research laboratory of Dr. Paulo Pires studying the regulation of blood
flow in normal and disease states. After completing her undergraduate education, Emily plans to
pursue a Master’s degree and eventually a PhD in physiology. In her free time, Emily enjoys
cooking, distance running, and yoga.

Xander is a high school senior and researcher at the University of Arizona S.T.A.R. Lab. He has studied in the Palanivelu Lab with Dr....
I was born in Mexico City and came to the United States at the age of nine years old. Going back and forth between...
My name is Sydney Cleavenger and I am a graduate (M.S.) student in the Environmental Science program at the University of Arizona. My research...