This semester we are lucky to have 11 bio peer advisors who are excited to share their experiences in the department and on campus. You can now schedule appointments with the Bio Peer Advisors through the Navigate Student app > choose Bio Peer Advising as your service type! Keep on reading to get to know your Peer Advisors before scheduling an appointment! Mikaela Baratka Mikaela is a senior majoring in Ecology and Evolution and is originally from the suburbs of Philadelphia. Her goal is to earn a Ph.D. in Evolutionary Biology but will be taking some time off before graduate school to work in animal husbandry and conservation education. Mikaela is a brother and member of the executive board of Phi Sigma Pi as well as a mentor with Strong Women Strong Girls. Maia Brown Hey everyone! My name is Maia Brown and I am a junior microbiology major with sociology and chemistry minors. I am currently on the pre-med track with the hopes of going to medical school! Outside of my classes, I do research, volunteer, and I am active in Pitt’s Greek Life! Riya Desai Hi! My name is Riya Desai, and I am from Exton, PA (outside of Philly). I am a Molecular Biology and Psychology double major on the pre-med track. Extracurricular wise, I’m involved with Steel City Raas, Phi Delta Epsilon, KDSAP, and MedLife as well as am a volunteer at UPMC Shadyside and an undergraduate researcher at a neurosurgery lab. Outside of school, I enjoy being with friends and family, cooking, traveling, and binge-watching Netflix shows. Jacob Frenchman Hey everyone, my name is Jacob Frenchman, and I am from a small farm town in Northwest New Jersey called Long Valley. I am a senior here and am pursuing a degree in biological sciences with a minor in Chemistry and a certificate in the Conceptual Foundations of Medicine. After graduation, I hope to attend medical school. When not studying for class, I love to cook, play soccer, and listen to Bruce Springsteen. Lori Huang I'm a senior majoring in Biological Sciences (pre-med track) with minors in Korean and Chemistry. I like to play Stardew Valley when I have free time and play Settlers of Catan with my friends. Eric Jordahl Eric is a 4th year undergraduate student pursuing a double major in Molecular and Cell Biology and Classics. He performs research in the O’Donnell Lab in the department of Biological Sciences studying the protein trafficking adaptors, the α-arrestins. After graduation, he will be pursuing a PhD in Cell Biology or Molecular Biology. Check back next week to meet your other Bio Peer Advisors!
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