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Meet Our Leadership Board
Madelyn Leembruggen
Brief bio
Caroline Martin
Brief bio
Taylor Contreras
Brief bio
Madelyn Leembruggen
President
PhD in Physics - Harvard University, 2024
Astro/Physics, B.S. and Math, B.A. -
University of Cincinnati, 2018
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Interested in:
physics, education, coffee, and cheese
Taylor Contreras
Vice President, Director of Media
Post-doctoral scholar - Fermilab
PhD in Physics - Harvard University, 2023
Physics, B.S. - University of Oregon, 2018
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Interested in:
particle physics, art, and video games
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Caroline Martin
Lead Writer
Post-doctoral scholar - Brandeis University
PhD in Applied Physics - Harvard University, 2024
Physics and English, B.A. - Wellesley College, 2018
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Interested in:
Jane Austen novels, trivia,
and the physics of self-assembly
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Katherine Fraser
Administrator of the Board
Post-doctoral scholar - UC Berkeley
PhD in Physics - Harvard University, 2024
Physics and Math, A.B. and Physics, A.M. -
Harvard University, 2018
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Interested in:
physics, math, fantasy books, and dogs
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Ella King
Director of Outreach
Post-doctoral scholar - New York University
PhD in Physics - Harvard University, 2023
Physics, B.S. - Stanford University, 2018
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Interested in:
soft matter physics, drumming, crocheting,
and hiking
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Justina Yang
Treasurer of the Board
PhD student in Physics - Harvard University
Physics, A.M. - Harvard University, 2021
Physics, B.S. - Mass. Institute of Technology, 2019
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Interested in:
cosmology and astrophysics, teaching, cooking,
and martial arts
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Meet Our Contributors
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PhD student in Biological & Biomedical Sciences – Harvard University Biology, B.A. – Washington University in St. Louis, 2020 Interested in: microbiomes, coffee shops, traveling, feminist writing & chocolate!
PhD student - Australian National University Astrophysics and Data Science, M.S. - Leiden University, 2021 Physics, B.S. - University of Oregon, 2018 Interested in: physics, accessible education, bayesian statistics, art and design, gaming, hiking.
Postdoctoral Scholar - Irène Joliot Curie Lab, Orsay PhD, Theoretical Physics - Universidad Autónoma de Madrid Theoretical Particle Physics and Cosmology, Msc. - Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, 2017 Physics, B. S. - Universitat de València, 2016 Interested in: art, cinema, music, padel, photography, pottery, running, yoga
PhD student in Biological & Biomedical Sciences – Harvard University Biology, B.A. – Washington University in St. Louis, 2020 Interested in: microbiomes, coffee shops, traveling, feminist writing & chocolate!
 Manasvi VermaPhD student in Biological & Biomedical Sciences – Harvard University Biology, B.A. – Washington University in St. Louis, 2020 Interested in: microbiomes, coffee shops, traveling, feminist writing & chocolate! |  Lindsey OberhelmanAstrophysics and Data Science, M.S. - Leiden University, 2021 Physics, B.S. - University of Oregon, 2018 Interested in: physics, accessible education, bayesian statistics, art and design, gaming, hiking. |  Ashley CavanaghPhD student in Applied Physics - Harvard University Physics, B.A. - Mount Holyoke College, 2019 Interested in: condensed matter physics, education, queer novels, and biking |
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 Sachi WeerasooriyaPhD student in Physics (Computational Astrophysics) - Texas Christian University Physics, MSc. - Texas Christian University, 2020 Physics, Mathematics, B.S. - Midwestern State University, 2018 Interested in: Semi-Analytic Modeling, Astrophysics, oil painting, digital illustrations, dancing, cooking, traveling |  Yanting TengPhD student in Physics - Harvard University Engineering Physics, B.S. - University of Illinois, 2017 Interested in: condensed matter physics, rock climbing, calisthenics, nature documentaries. |  Dr. Anindita MaitiPhD in Physics - Northeastern University Engineering Physics, Bachelors and Masters - Indian Institute of Technology Bombay Interested in: theoretical high energy physics, long walks, Buddhism, philosophy of science, photography, music (classical, progressive rock, metal), learning German and French. |
 Lauren BellPhysics & Astrophysics, B.S. - University of Cincinnati Interested in: cosmology, statistics, astrophysics, sign language, hiking, & rock climbing |  Dr. Jovana AndrejevicPhD in Applied Physics - Harvard University Engineering Physics, B.S. - Cornell University, 2016 Interested in: physics-based simulation, teaching, art and illustration, crocheting |  Dr. Weilu ShenPhD in Applied Physics - Harvard University Physics, B.S. - Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 2016 Interested in: biophysics, painting, music (violin), and baking |
 Nicole NaporanoPhysics/Astrophysics B.S, Mathematics B.A. - University of Cincinnati 2021 Research assistant - Machine learning for neutrino classification, in collaboration with DUNE Interested in: quantum consciousness, tutoring, accessibility advocacy, mental health, intersectional feminism, poetry, creative nonfiction, 2D art, and yoga |  Rachel GlantonMaster of Architecture Student - Clemson University Physics, B.S. and Russian, B.A. - Florida State University, 2019 Interested in: education, culture & history, puzzles, design |  Jackie LodmanPhD student in Theoretical Physics - Harvard University Physics, BS. - California Institute of Technology, 2020 Interested in: High energy phenomenology, cosmology, animal rescue, Pokemon |
 Cayla DedrickPhD student in Astronomy & Astrophysics - Penn State University Astrophysics, B.S. - California Institute of Technology, 2020 Interested in: exoplanets, telescope operations, cross-stitch, rock climbing, watching Netflix with my cat Twitter: @CaylaDedrick |  Salvador Rosauro-AlcarazPhD student in Theoretical Physics - Universidad Autónoma de Madrid Theoretical Particle Physics and Cosmology, Msc. - Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, 2017 Physics, B. S. - Universitat de València, 2016 Interested in: art, cinema, music, padel, photography, pottery, running, yoga |
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