BUILD Students of the Week: November 9, 2018
Every Friday we'll highlight one BUILD Trainee from each of the Learning Communities -- 295, 395 and 495 -- so that you can get to know them better.
UNIV 295
Reyalyn Villegas
Associate
Major: Molecular Cell Biology and Physiology
Hails From: The Philippines
Research Interests: Unfolded Protein Response and Cancer Biology
Personal Interests: Bullet journaling, collecting postcards, learning languages, and performing.
Fun Fact: I love penguins!
UNIV 395
Lizbeth Castillo Monterrosa
Year One Scholar
Major: International Studies
Hails From: Montebello, Calif.
Research Interests: Public health and the experiences of migrants and refugees throughout their migration journey as well as their integration experience in a host country.
Personal Interests: I enjoy working out but especially love running and sprinting on the track.
Favorite Scientist: Not sure if he's classified as a "scientist," but Karl Marx's work really made me aware of my standing in today's political system.
Fun Fact: I don't know how to float.
UNIV 495
Kenya Alfaro
Year Three Scholar
Major: Biomedical and Electrical Engineering
Hails From: Lancaster, Calif.
Research Interests: Neural Engineering, neuroprosthetics
Personal Interests: DANCING, Reading, Photography (specifically landscape and people), Kickboxing, and Knitting
Favorite Scientist: Dr. Maryam Moussavi because her goal is to spread knowledge. Scientists are helpful but scientists that strive to spread knowledge build our future.
Fun Fact: When I am walking somewhere I like to isolate sounds like birds chirping to see how long in my walk can I still hear it.
