Tribeta Officers (2009-2010)
President: Katie Miller
Hi! I'm Katie Miller, a junior majoring in Physiology with minor in Bioethics and Humanities.
After graduation, I hope to become a physical therapist. In my spare time, I enjoy being terrible
at a number of pursuits: tango, windsurfing, and hiking. Tribeta caught my eye because it allowed
me to connect with other people that are fascinated by the science of how we function-be it understanding
muscles or researching better ways to be healthy. I decided to run for president because I loved tutoring
for Tribeta so much that I wanted help the club with more than study sessions. Now as president, I am seeking
to engage more people in biology by working with the other officers to put on fun academic talks, parties,
and events. I encourage everyone to come to our meetings for a fun (biology) time!
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VP of Meetings: Kelly Fellows
I'm about to start my fourth year of five as a double major in History and Biology; my favorite subjects
within Biology are Genetics and Physiology. I'm in the college honors program, and I'm doing my honors major
in Biology. I want to go to medical school and become a pediatrician or a family practice doctor. When I'm not
doing school stuff or working part-time for ramen money, my hobbies are talking, listening to music, talking more,
going to new and awesome places around Seattle, and going to Ikea.I also am planning to take up hiking; in my picture,
I am on the left and at the top of Mt. Pilchuck! If you have an awesome ideas for meetings, email
them to me! I want to make sure that Tribeta meetings are as fun and interesting as possible.
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VP of Membership: Christine Pigott
Hello! My name is Christine Pigott and I am a physiology major and a pre-health student.
I am a big fan of dancing and learning different types of dances. I joined Tribeta this past
year because I am passionate about biology and wanted to be involved with others that feel the
same way. As VP of Membership I am in charge of registering and welcoming new members to Tribeta.
I welcome questions, so if you see me around please feel free to ask me any that you have about Tribeta,
pre-health, or anything else!
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Secretary: Nicole Larue
Hi, my name is Nicole LaRue and I'm a third year general Biology major with minors in Environmental Health and
Chemistry. I'm the Secretary of Tribeta, I am here to answer any questions that you may have, or to direct you to
someone that knows the answer. I joined Tribeta to get involved with people who share my same interests and are
passionate about Biology. I recently joined Veronica DiStilio's lab which focuses on floral transcription factors and
the genetic basis of floral diversification. I love learning about plants, and being outdoors. I've been working in the
National Tropical Botanical Garden on Kauai seasonally for several years now where I practice conservation and restoration
of native plant species. I also enjoy being active and participating in intramural sports such as flag football, softball,
and Frisbee. I love shopping and fish.
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Advertising & Promotions: Brandon Rogers Hello Everyone, my name is Brandon Rogers and I will be responsible for making awesome, eye catching posters for the 2009-2010 school year! I am a senior this year majoring in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology (this is only one major), and I am currently doing some really cool evolutionary genetics work in Dr. Ben Kerr's lab. As for my future plans, I will apply to a MHA (masters of healthcare administration) program this winter. After completing that program, I plan to continue on to get my MD. Anyway, if you need help finding research, feel like you want to be more involved with tri-beta, have a great poster design suggestion, or have an obscure biology fact, then email me or find me, or email any tri-beta officer!! I hope you decide to join Tri-Beta! |
VP of Community Events: Karen Hendricksen
Hello, everyone! I'm Karen Hendricksen and I am your VP of Community Events for 2009-2010. I am a triple major studying molecular/cellular/developmental
biology, biochemistry, and history with minors in chemistry and music. I am
particularly passionate about the study of signaling cascades that pertain to
developmental biology and cancer, and I plan to pursue a PhD involving this
line of research. My extracurricular activities include singing in the UW
Chamber Singers, tutoring introductory biology through Tri-Beta, and
backpacking whenever the weather permits. As your VP of Community Events, I am
responsible for planning events around campus such as garden parties and
excursions into the wider Seattle community, including visits to the Pacific
Science Center and the Aquarium. I also take an active role in collaborating
with other student organizations in order to arrange multi-club events such as
the epic Halloween Party. Each Tri-Beta meeting or event offers participants a
great chance to learn something exciting about biology, get information about
research and graduate school opportunities, engage in lively discussion of hot
biology topics, and get to know other aspiring biologists in a fun setting.
Check out the calendar for upcoming Tri-Beta events, and we'll see you at the next meeting!
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Treasurer: Yunfei Li Hi! My name is Yunfei and I am responsible for the financial aspect of our club. I'm a senior majoring in Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology. I joined Tribeta in the first quarter when I transferred to UW because I wanted to meet more people who share similarities with me and to find out more resources that could benefit me in future. I am currently working on a research project on finding new proteins that are required in different steps of fertilization in Dr. Wakimoto's lab. If you have some questions about undergraduate research, I would love to share my experiences with you. In my leisure time, photography is my biggest passion, especially portrait photography. I also love hiking. You are welcome to join the big family. Hopefully I will see you in our events. |
Webmaster: Pantea Naghibi
Hi everyone, my name is Pantea Naghibi and I am going to be the webmaster for Tribeta in 2009-10 academic years.
I transferred last fall from Seattle Central Community College to UW. I am doing Bachelor of Science in
Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology and Bachelor of Art in Biochemistry. After my graduation,
I hope to become an Orthodontist. In my spare time, I love reading books with historical subjects, watching movies,
playing chess and listening to the radio that contains political subjects. I decided to join Tribeta since I was with
this club last year and I learned so much as a transfer student through Tribeta and met so many people that have the
same passion as me about biology. Being the webmaster is a new experience for me so I would greatly appreciate any good
idea or suggestion that you guys might have for the website. I hope we can meet with many of you in future awesome Tribeta events!
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Tutoring: Brittany Ng
Hello! My name is Brittany, your VP of Tutoring for 2009-2010. I am a senior pursuing a double degree
in molecular, cellular, and developmental biology and neurobiology. Currently, I am performing
scientific research on supporting cell migration during hair cell regeneration in the avian cochlea.
I feel very fortunate to be able to work in a lab that combines my favorite aspects of biology-application
to human health and development as well as the neurobiology of sensory systems. In my spare time, I like
to go running, volunteer, and draw in my sketchbook. My plans for the future include medical research and
optometry school once I am able to pay off some student loans. Come hang out with our tutors on the fourth
floor of Hitchcock on M, T, W, or Th afternoons; we're ready to answer any of your biology questions!
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Mentoring: Stephanie Punt
Hello! I amm Stephanie Punt from Silverdale, WA. I am a senior and a
Biology (Ecology, Evolution, and Conservation) and Biochemistry major
and an ESRM minor. After graduation, I plan to pursue medicine. For
the past three years, I have worked at UW Medical Center as a student
research assistant in sarcoma research. I greatly enjoy learning other
languages (German is my current endeavor) and I love to ski, telemark
ski, hike, kayak, play the harp, rock climb, and do just about
anything! When I am not in class or at work, I can be found
volunteering at Childrens or at the UW Otolaryngology Clinic. I enjoy
learning all that I can about biology and I hope to share this love
with other students. As the VP of Mentoring, I coordinate students
interested in mentoring with those who request a mentor. If you would
like to mentor or would like to request a mentor, please let me know!
I hope to see you at our next meeting!
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Community Relations: Sagar Patel |
Historian: Sherry Lee
As a transfer student to the University of Washington, I feel incredibly fortunate to be part of a diverse institution to engage in world-class research.
I always advertise for research experiences and Tribeta activities, especially tutoring. Currently, I am a junior in the Honors Program majoring in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology.
In addition, I work at the University of Washington School of Medicine Dermatology/Pathology Department. My research project focuses on Merkel cell carcinoma,
a deadly form of skin cancer. Also, I am tutoring for Tribeta this year. Please come and visit me on Tuesdays at the fourth floor of Hitchcock.
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VP of Skeleton Relations: Skeletor
Before entering UW a couple years ago, I was a dinosaur hunter. No, not a paleontologist; an
actual dinosaur hunter. Don't believe me? Well fine then. Anyway, it turns out that Jurassic
Park was actually a documentary film, and the government needed my skills as a world-renowned
celebrity harmonica player to help get things back to normal. It was a long and difficult experience,
but it was worthwhile. I now have a Presidential Medal of Freedom, a British knighthood, and
three Purple Hearts. I am also certified in scuba diving, base jumping, basic minerology, and
making first contact with isolated stone age tribes. That is why I am a Tribeta officer today.
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