CURCE Ambassadors
The CURCE Ambassadors are an important part of the CURCE Team. They provide support at events and workshops, help develop new ideas for programs and services, and represent CURCE throughout the year.
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CURCE Ambassadors 2021-2022
Sadena A., Psychology & Communication
Sadena is currently an undergraduate senior and research assistant in the Child and Family Experiences Lab. In past years, Sadena has presented a poster presentation on the sympathetic nervous system and it’s relation to childhood parental psychological aggression and children’s portrayal of aggressive behaviors and later worked on a manuscript regarding the study. Sadena has also had the opportunity to work on an independent study doing a cross cultural examination of Afghanistan and Afghan-Americans to make psychosocial connections. Currently, Sadena is assisting on a systematic review with a graduate student in the Child and Family Experiences Lab and plans to partake in an independent study to expand on topics explored in the lab.
Luci B., Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Luci is currently preparing for a professional career by bolstering her writing portfolio and looking at internships. Luci engaged in research on biofuels as a biochemistry major in the past.
Areej C., Biology
Areej is currently working at Albany Medical Hospital and doing undergraduate research with Dr. Wang on hydroamination reactions.
George H., Physics
Julie J., Psychology
Bri N., Medieval and Renaissance Studies & Art History
Maha M., Biology
Maha’s research focuses on the effects of certain disease causing conditions (alcohol, etc.) on the Notch Signaling response in nematodes. Nematodes, also known as C. elegans, are really helpful models to use because they possess similar conserved genes as humans. Therefore studying the effects of these conditions on the Notch response in C. elegans can help us better understand the effects of these conditions in humans!
Amanda S., Psychology & Criminal Justice
Amanda is an undergraduate research assistant volunteering in the PULSE Lab. She is also working on her Psychology Honor's thesis with Dr. Najdowski.
Amal S., English & Biology
Amal’s research focuses on the disparities or inequalities that are present amongst the health care field, specifically towards adolescents in the United States that need asthma care.