BUILD Students of the Week: March 29, 2019

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 395

Tracy Nguyen

Tracy Nguyen
Year One Scholar

Major: Health Care Administration

Research Interests: Public health, specifically the geriatrics field

Personal Interests: Reading, writing in my journal, hiking, spending time with friends, unhealthy binge-watching shows

Fun Fact: I know how to play the piano and cello

UNIV 495

Denys Rujchanarong

Denys Rujchanarong
Year Two Scholar

Major: Biochemistry

Hails From: Garden Grove, Calif.

Research Interests: I am interested in obesity and diabetes research, including trying to understand the rise of obesity rates among adults and children.

Personal Interests: On my free time I enjoy baking cookies and cakes for any occasion and spending time with my family.

Favorite Scientist: Deepali Bhandari, Dept. of Chemistry and Biochemistry, CSULB

Fun Fact: I plan to open up a small cafe with my siblings that will blend our Mexican and Thai culture.