Eli Block Eli Block is a third year Eli Block is a third year Brown RISD Dual Degree student majoring in Industrial Design at RISD and concentrating in Biology at Brown; he's particularly interested in designed ecologies, evolutionary biology, and wearable technology. Eli worked on the wasp protein waterproofing project, built concept UAVs, cooked experimental biomaterials, and developed the team wiki. Eli loves dinosaurs, artificial intelligence, print design, and swimming like a merman in the Brown University pool.

Jovita Byemerwa Jovita is from Tanzania, and is currently in her third year at Brown University concentrating in Computational Molecular Biology. This summer, she worked on the biodegradability project and explored human practices of UAVs. A huge interest of her's is language: she loves learning them, speaking them and even teaching them. She speaks Kiswahili (her mother tongue), English (of course), Italian and a bit of Spanish. Jovita is from Tanzania, and is currently in her third year at Brown University concentrating in Computational Molecular Biology. This summer, she worked on the biodegradability project and explored human practices of UAVs. A huge interest of her's is language: she loves learning them, speaking them and even teaching them. She speaks Kiswahili (her mother tongue), English (of course), Italian and a bit of Spanish.

Ross Dispenza Ross is a junior at Brown University concentrating in Chemistry and French Studies. He worked on the cellulose acetate and cross-linker projects this summer. In high school, he once won a quiz bowl tournament for his team by answering a question about Lady Gaga. Ross is a junior at Brown University concentrating in Chemistry and French Studies. He worked on the cellulose acetate and cross-linker projects this summer. In high school, he once won a quiz bowl tournament for his team by answering a question about Lady Gaga.

Benjamin Doughty Ben is a sophomore at Brown University intending to concentrate in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. Over the summer he worked on the and projects. He can sing the alphabet backwards and once took home third place in a curling tournament. He also LOVES Gossip Girl and Ben is a sophomore at Brown University intending to concentrate in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. Over the summer he worked on the and projects. He can sing the alphabet backwards and once took home third place in a curling tournament. He also LOVES Gossip Girl and Nicolas Cage

Poorwa Godbole Poorwa is a junior at Stanford University majoring in Economics and planning to go to medical school after graduation. This summer she worked on the biodegradability and cellulose acetate projects, and made sure to hug each person on the team at least once a day. She enjoys dancing, laughing, and watching Blue Planet on Netflix. Poorwa is a junior at Stanford University majoring in Economics and planning to go to medical school after graduation. This summer she worked on the biodegradability and cellulose acetate projects, and made sure to hug each person on the team at least once a day. She enjoys dancing, laughing, and watching Blue Planet on Netflix.

Jeannette Gonzales-Wright Jeannette is a junior in the Program in Liberal Medical Education (PLME) at Brown University. She is concentrating in Science & Society: Health/Medicine. This summer she worked on biodegradability, the human practices of UAVs, and the powerpoint presentation of our research. She identifies as a proud CODA and would prefer to talk to you in American Sign Language than in a spoken language. Jeannette is a junior in the Program in Liberal Medical Education (PLME) at Brown University. She is concentrating in Science & Society: Health/Medicine. This summer she worked on biodegradability, the human practices of UAVs, and the powerpoint presentation of our research. She identifies as a proud CODA and would prefer to talk to you in American Sign Language than in a spoken language.

Ian Hull Ian somehow made it through his freshman year at Stanford without sustaining any major chemical burns. Apparently that makes him a sophomore now, and he's interested in bioengineering, chemistry, and science communication. This summer, he worked on the wasp protein and wax ester waterproofing projects. His hobbies include Bollywood dance and playing the trumpet. He loves the ocean and once swam with whale sharks. Ian somehow made it through his freshman year at Stanford without sustaining any major chemical burns. Apparently that makes him a sophomore now, and he's interested in bioengineering, chemistry, and science communication. This summer, he worked on the wasp protein and wax ester waterproofing projects. His hobbies include Bollywood dance and playing the trumpet. He loves the ocean and once swam with whale sharks.

Jotthe Kannappan Jotthe is a small and energetic junior in bioengineering at Stanford University. This summer, she worked primarily with wasp proteins in material waterproofing and biomaterials on the production of cellulose acetate. When she's not pipetting, she can be found humming obnoxiously, dancing, or curled up with a good book. Jotthe is a small and energetic junior in bioengineering at Stanford University. This summer, she worked primarily with wasp proteins in material waterproofing and biomaterials on the production of cellulose acetate. When she's not pipetting, she can be found humming obnoxiously, dancing, or curled up with a good book.

Alexander Levine Alex is a junior at Brown University concentrating in Mathematical Physics. This summer, he worked mostly on attempting to make Gluconacetobacter hansenii produce cellulose acetate, and on creating software tools for synthetic biology. Alex is a junior at Brown University concentrating in Mathematical Physics. This summer, he worked mostly on attempting to makeproduce cellulose acetate, and on creating software tools for synthetic biology.

Raman Nelakanti Raman is the captain of the SBS iGEM team. He recently graduated from Stanford with a major in Bioengineering and worked on the project this summer. Outside of science, his interests include singing, hiking, exploring, and living life. And one random fact about him - he once serenaded Justice Sandra Day O'Connor! Raman is the captain of the SBS iGEM team. He recently graduated from Stanford with a major in Bioengineering and worked on the project this summer. Outside of science, his interests include singing, hiking, exploring, and living life. And one random fact about him - he once serenaded Justice Sandra Day O'Connor!

Lydia Ruffner Lydia is a recent graduate of Spelman College, where she majored in Biochemistry. Currently she is a first-year PhD student in the Chemistry and Chemical Biology Program at Northeastern University. This summer she worked on the Modeling portion of the Cellulose Acetate Project. Outside of the lab, she loves watching football (Go PATRIOTS!!), spending time with her family, and shopping. Lydia is a recent graduate of Spelman College, where she majored in Biochemistry. Currently she is a first-year PhD student in the Chemistry and Chemical Biology Program at Northeastern University. This summer she worked on the Modeling portion of the Cellulose Acetate Project. Outside of the lab, she loves watching football (Go PATRIOTS!!), spending time with her family, and shopping.

Alaina Shumate Alaina is a junior at Stanford University majoring in bioengineering. This summer she worked on the Amberless Hell Cell and Cellulose Cross-linker projects. While nothing makes her happier than Minipreps, she also enjoys drinking coffee, tap dancing, and convincing people that her home state of Wyoming is actually a fun place. Alaina is a junior at Stanford University majoring in bioengineering. This summer she worked on the Amberless Hell Cell and Cellulose Cross-linker projects. While nothing makes her happier than Minipreps, she also enjoys drinking coffee, tap dancing, and convincing people that her home state of Wyoming is actually a fun place.

Aryo Sorayya Aryo is a sophomore at Stanford University, where he is studying Biochemistry and Computer Science. At Ames, Aryo worked on the Wasp Protein and Biodegradability projects, helped develop the team wiki, and strove to keep lab morale high! Aryo is a cheerful polyglot and enjoys learning about other cultures, playing pranks on his teammates, and traveling the world. Aryo is a sophomore at Stanford University, where he is studying Biochemistry and Computer Science. At Ames, Aryo worked on the Wasp Protein and Biodegradability projects, helped develop the team wiki, and strove to keep lab morale high! Aryo is a cheerful polyglot and enjoys learning about other cultures, playing pranks on his teammates, and traveling the world.