Columbia Undergraduate Science Journal

Here's an event from Columbia Data Science Society! Are you interested in a career in biotechnology? Join CDSS on Thursday December 3 for our biotech panel. We will be hosting co-founders Andrew Satz and Brett Averso of EVQLV, which is a company that leverages technology and science to find better and faster ways to discover, develop and deliver medicine. They will be talking about their experiences and how they have applied AI and Data Science across healthcare, including drug pricing, radiology, drug discovery and drug development. They will also be mentioning their internship program for those who are interested. For more information about EVQLV, please visit https://evqlv.com/

We're excited to be partnering with the Columbia Economics Society for a Healthcare Consulting event! Join us for the Careers in Healthcare Consulting panel on Tuesday, December 1st at 7:30PM ET. 3 Columbia alum, from Barnard/Mailman, CC, and SEAS, will share their journey to healthcare consulting, industry insights and advice, and answer your questions.

Last but definitely not least in our new editor intros is Teia Bratu! Teia is a freshman at CC studying Neuroscience, and she is originally from Fair Lawn, New Jersey. She joined CUSJ after being part of the CJSJ symposium as a junior in high school. After becoming friends with the awesome judges, Teia knew she wanted to be a part of the CUSJ community. More than that, she wants to help foster a scientific community among STEM students on campus. She is most interested in lea...rning about Alzheimer’s Disease and the progression of neurodegenerative diseases, but almost anything in the field of biology sparks her interest. In her free time, Teia loves volleyball, photography, hiking, skiing, journalism, EMS, and finding places with good food. Fun fact! CUSJ played a huge role in Teia’s decision to apply ED to Columbia! Well, we’re so glad you love CUSJ as much as we do. Welcome to the team Teia!! And that concludes our new editor intros! We’re so glad to have each and every one of you on our wonderful team. We can’t wait to see what’s in store for CUSJ next! :))

Next is Kazi Rabbe for our new editor intros! Kazi is a freshman at SEAS studying mechanical engineering. From Tulsa, OK, Kazi is super fascinated with space and more specifically, spaceflight! During his free time, he likes to play basketball with friends, watch sports and Netflix shows, and make whipped coffee. Fun fact! He had a pet bird named Larry Bird! Welcome to CUSJ!

We also have a resuming editing event coming up where we've partnered up with Beyond Barnard! Here's the info: STEM Resume Best Practices November 12 (7PM Eastern)... Led by Beyond Barnard, in partnership with Columbia Undergraduate Science Journal For STEM students (Barnard AND Columbia!!) heading into research jobs (across academia, industry, government, and nonprofits) after college, it's important to understand basic resume best practices and to get some insights on the job market in the field more generally. Join us for a presentation on how to prepare your resume specific to STEM. Led by Beyond Barnard's Dean A-J Aronstein, this presentation will address: - Resume best practices: positioning transferable skills, coursework, projects, and more as a STEM student - What the job market and timeline looks for research roles at the entry level - Questions that attendees bring to the table throughout the virtual conversation The event is open to all students interested in STEM fields. FB event: https://fb.me/e/3vDnlI5UD Register at this link: https://barnard.joinhandshake.com/even/612290/share_preview Questions about attending? Please email Beyond Barnard at [email protected]. A recording of this session will be shared with all registrants. Attendance is, of course, encouraged!

We're excited for an event by the Systems Biology Initiative! Interested in systems biology, computational biology, or biomedical engineering? Interested in participating in research in these fields at Columbia? The Systems Biology Initiative is hosting a virtual Systems Biology Expo on Friday, November 13th. We have invited leading researchers in areas ranging single-cell sequencing and computational genomics to genetic engineering for cancer biology to introduce their labs ...and give research presentations. Our speakers come from departments across Columbia and the CU Irving Medical Institute, including (but not limited to) the Departments of Systems Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Statistics, and Computer Science. This is a great opportunity to learn about the landscape of these research fields and personally chat with professors. The evening includes two computational biology workshops where you can learn about the technical tools used for biological analyses. They are introductory and include an interactive programming component. For more information about the speakers, presentation topics, and workshop topics, check out our Facebook event: https://fb.me/e/4V6Aojq7A

Next up in our new editor intros we have Jennifer Lin! Jennifer is a freshman at CC pursuing sustainable development, and she is from Jericho, New York. She loves cell biology and finds if fascinating that trillions of tiny cells have such intricate functions in the day to day operations of organisms! She joined CUSJ in hopes of advocating for other students so that they can also pursue their passions in science. In her free time, Jennifer loves to read, online shop, and TikTok. Her proudest accomplishment is her complete collection of quarters from all 50 states. Welcome to CUSJ!

Up next in our new editor intros is Aaron Jackson! Aaron is a freshman at CC pursuing biochemistry. He is from Draper, Utah, and he loves to run, swim, and explore the city (socially distanced, of course!). After spending 2 years in Spain before coming to college, Aaron decided to join CUSJ to find a supportive and friendly community within the science community at Columbia! Welcome to the fam, Aaron!

We’ve got Ana Beatriz Bonfim up next in our new editor intros! Ana is a junior at Barnard studying biochemistry. Growing up in Brasília, Brazil, she is interested in exploring the intersection of bioinorganic chemistry and materials science research for human health-related applications. During her free time, she annoys her two cats, watches the NBA with her sister, listens to Brazilian music, and obsesses over TV shows. Fun fact! She is a part of an all-female Afro-Brazilian drumming band and has performed all over NYC and even in Carnival in Brazil! Welcome to CUSJ!

Next in our new editor intros is Gloria Charite! Gloria is a sophomore at CC studying neuroscience and human behavior. Growing up in Kigali City, Rwanda, she loves science, especially brain science. Before joining CUSJ, she has been a spectator of new science technologies and fascinating advancements. Now at this perfect playground for a community of fellow science committed players, she looks forward to being actively involved in the exciting process of producing science materials and making scientific information available to everyone. During her free time, she reads books, listens to music, and talks to friends and family. Fun fact! She has 4 or more nicknames :D. Welcome to CUSJ!

We’ve got Vanshika Sriram up next in our new editor intros! Vanshika is a freshman in SEAS from South Brunswick, New Jersey! She is studying biomedical engineering. She is interested in learning about nanomedicine, biotechnology, and astrophysics. In her spare time she enjoys drawing, sewing, watching tv, and drinking bubble tea. Fun Fact! She used to know the capital of every country. Welcome to CUSJ!

Up next in our new editor intros is Laurelle Lee Young! Laurelle is a junior in Columbia college studying biochemistry with a concentration in computer science. She's really excited to be a part of CUSJ as a community with a diverse range of STEM specialties! Her current area of interest is genetic regulation, specifically how mechanisms of RNA regulation and ncRNA degradation may shed light on other areas in genetics and raise questions about links to related diseases. This quarantine, Laurelle has kept busy in her hometown the Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago by cutting her hair, doing yoga, going on runs with a mask and sketching random objects around the house. Her favourite Soca song is Savannah Grass, by Kes the Band. Welcome to CUSJ!

Next in our new editor intros is Zoe Zager! Zoe is a junior pursuing a double major in physics and math at Columbia College. She joined CUSJ in order to focus on her writing and editing skills while having the opportunity to meet other people studying science at Columbia. Although her primary interests are in more theoretical and abstract fields, she is also interested in learning more about biology and computer science through her involvement with CUSJ! Some of Zoe's favorite quarantine past-times, both in her hometown of Detroit Michigan and on-campus, include running, reading, trying out new coffee shops, and playing the saxophone and piano. For Zoe, the hardest part of being home for the summer was missing the one true love of her life: JJs smoothies! Welcome to CUSJ Zoe!

Up next in our new editor intros is Natasha Sharma! Natasha is a sophomore at Barnard from Newton, Massachusetts interested in studying chemistry and biochemistry. Her driving motivation is to make science and scientific literature more accessible to those in other fields! Science fascinates her because of its ability to provide people with another lens through which we can see and understand the world around us. She is particularly interested in healthcare and public health, specifically the intersection between social and hard sciences such as sociology and biology. Natasha enjoys running, biking, playing water polo, cooking, and spending time with her friends and family. Fun fact about Natasha: her house was on a home improvement show! Welcome to CUSJ Natasha!