My research focuses on developing tissue engineering scaffolds as non-invasive tools to surveil and modulate the immune system in pregnancy in an attempt to prevent pregnancy complications. Women with pregnancy complications are 2x more likely to have childbirth complications, which can be dangerous to mother and baby, so our work aims to shed light on…
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My Research Project – Noelani Conahan
I’m working on a project with Professor Victor Mendoza looking into the role of people of color in the colonization of the Philippines during the early 20th century, with the goal of examining possible links between colonialism, gender, and sexuality. Professor Mendoza has chosen to focus this examination on Asian and Pacific Islander communities, and…
A Letter To My Self- Andrea Gonzalez
My name is Andrea Gonzalez (she/her/hers). I am currently an uprising sophomore hoping to major in Latina/o Studies and Higher Education. I am from the Metro Detroit area of Michigan with Mexican Roots. I am working at the Nör Lab with Dr. Justine Moe. My project is focused on oral cancer in nonsmokers and its…
My Research Project – Megan Charlakolu
Gender-based violence is a pervasive threat to women not only in the US, but also around the entire world. The WHO estimates 1 in 3 women experiences some form of gender-based violence during their lifetimes, which is absolutely shocking and horrifying. What’s even worse is the trauma that survivors sustain from their experiences that can…
Your Research Project (Tess Carichner)
The research project I am working on was not previously established. I am making a literature review on the topic of neurodivergence, healthcare, and gender (specifically women and nonbinary people). My hope is that the impact of my literature review shows people who influence healthcare that there is a drastic need for reform in how…
Blog Post 1 – A Letter To My Future Self (Tess Carichner)
My name is Tess Carichner (she/her). I am a rising sophomore at the University of Michigan School of Nursing. I am also pursuing a minor in Global Health (more specifically disability studies). My project regards how ableist communication (often taking root in healthcare settings) negatively affects the self-concepts of young neurodivergent/disabled women (specifically OCD, Autism,…
A Letter to your Future Self – Liz Lombard
Hi! My name is Liz Lombard. I am a rising senior majoring in Biomedical Engineering with a minor in earth science. I am a fellow in the Shea Lab with my mentor Dr. Russell Urie. My summer project is using a PCL scaffold in pregnant mice to monitor their immune cells in order to study…
A Letter to Myself- Shania Baweja
My name is Shania Baweja and I am a rising sophomore intending to major in Public Policy with a minor in English. I use she/her pronouns and identify as a South Asian woman. I am really passionate about intersectional feminism and maintaining that lens in research settings, which is why I am so glad to…
A Letter to Your Future Self – Madgean Joassaint
Hello future self! As you know, my name is Madgean Joassaint. I am a rising senior studying Sociology at UofM.Originally from South Florida, I am a first-generation college student proudly raised by her large family. Due to the pandemic, I’ve never been able to be on campus during the summer. As a result, I’m ecstatic…
A Letter to Your Future Self – Jamison Clark
My name is Jamison Clark, and I’m a rising sophomore at the University of Michigan. I am a psychology major and gender and health minor. I’m passionate about social activism and philosophy, and I enjoy reading, playing guitar, working out, and thrifting. I have two older sisters, Riley and Mackenzie, who I really look up…