Team:SUNY Oneonta/Team
Meet the Team
Joseph Liszovics
Team Captain
Major(s): Computer Science, Criminal Justice
Senior
Engineering/Computer Science
Computational Biochemistry and Mathematics
Fun Fact:
I am an EMT
What I Love Most About iGEM:
Having met people from a wide variety of disciplines and how accepting the competition is to non "hard-science" majors.
Madalyn Hammes
Subteam Leader
Major(s): Biochemistry, Biology
Senior
Computational Biochemistry and Mathematics
Molecular Biology
Biochemistry/Protein Science
Fun Fact:
I love decorating cakes!
What I Love Most About iGEM:
The collaborative, hands-on approach to problem solving.
Helen Sanchez
Subteam Leader
Major(s): Biochemistry
Senior
Biochemistry/Protein Science
Molecular Biology
Human Practices
Fun Fact:
I drink my coffee black, that’s it.
What I Love Most About iGEM:
Being part of iGEM has taught me that science is a creative process. I had the opportunity to learn how we can use science in creative ways to help the world. I was able to explore my interest and create connections.
Eduardo Lopez
Subteam Leader
Major(s): Biology Concentration in Biomedical Sciences
Senior
Engineering/Computer Science
Human Practices
Multimedia Production
Fun Fact:
I can't swim or ride a bike.
What I Love Most About iGEM:
The unique experience has allowed me to grow academically, professionally, and personally.
Liam Buchanan
Major(s): Biology with Pre-Medicine Concentration
Junior
Molecular Biology
Computational Biochemistry and Mathematics
Fun Fact:
I know how to fly Cessna planes.
What I Love Most About iGEM:
Since joining IGEM, it has allowed my lab skills along with confidence inside the lab to increase. It has also allowed me to experience new techniques that I would not have learned until post undergraduate.
Amanda Davenport
Major(s): Biology
Senior
Molecular Biology
Human Practices
Fun Fact:
I am left-handed and love to sing!
What I Love Most About iGEM:
I enjoy having the opportunity to be immersed in the lab setting, learning and practicing in-person techniques, and working with peers towards a larger goal.
Ashley Germosen Rosa
Major(s): Biochemistry
Senior
Biochemistry/Protein Science
Human Practices
Fun Fact:
I was born on Thanksgiving!
What I Love Most About iGEM:
The friends I've made throughout!
Jazmine Reyes
Major(s): Biochemistry
Sophomore
Molecular Biology
Biochemistry/Protein Science
Human Practices
Fun Fact:
I have ziplined over the mountain ranges of Costa Rica.
What I Love Most About iGEM:
iGEM has allowed to approach scientific research from a hands-on and in-depth perspective.
Brianna Shaw
Major(s): Biology Major with Pre-Medicine Concentration
Sophomore
Human Practices
Molecular Biology
Multimedia Production
Fun Fact:
Brianna has been playing tennis since she was 3 years old.
What I Love Most About iGEM:
The iGEM experience provides me insightful knowledge on a variety of disciplines; and enhances my learning in STEM as an undergraduate student.
Chloe Marissa Tarlen
Major(s): Environmental Sustainability, Geography
Senior
Human Practices
Fun Fact:
I tricked my coworkers into believing that I thought the Earth was flat.
What I Love Most About iGEM:
iGEM is extremely interdisciplinary, so anyone of any background could play a role in working on a project.
Louise Tichy
Major(s): Biology with Pre-Veterinary Sciences Concentration
Junior
Biochemistry/Protein Science
Human Practices
Fun Fact:
My favorite food is sushi.
What I Love Most About iGEM:
iGEM has given me the experience to become more comfortable in the lab and enjoy science from a different perspective all while opening myself up to new opportunities and friendships!
Eva Zepeda
Major(s): Anthropology
Senior
Human Practices
Fun Fact:
I'm a pole vaulter on the SUNY Oneonta Track & Field team.
What I Love Most About iGEM:
All of the people I've met and the skills it's pushed me to develop