Mady is currently in her third year of a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology at the University of New Brunswick. With an academic interest in rehabilitation and athletic performance, she plans to pursue a career in the health care field after attending graduate school. In her free time she enjoys skiing, swimming, and hiking.

Camila is in her second year of the English Honours Bachelor of Arts program at the University of New Brunswick with a minor in French. Camila is currently working towards a publishing certificate. This position will allow her some first-hand experience in the editing field. Camila wishes to become an author and be involved with the publishing industry. Reading and writing have been her passion since childhood and she hopes to bring in new editing skills to the ASRJ team, as well as learn valuable tools from the wonderful writers and editors she will be engaging with.

Eke is currently in his third year as an Electrical Engineering student at the University of New Brunswick. He is passionate about research and deeply committed to the ASRJ’s mission to make it more accessible to the Atlantic student community. In addition to his degree, Eke is pursuing a diploma in Technology Management and Entrepreneurship and a Minor in Computer Science. He is fascinated by the intersection of media and technology in a digital age and committed to using his skills in automation and Embedded systems design to understand and shape these tools. Most pertinently, he is an avid reader, cinephile and Chelsea Fan.

Hope is a fourth-year student at the University of New Brunswick, studying Biology-Chemistry. Academically, she is interested in organic chemistry, medicinal chemistry, women’s health, and cell biology; as well as how these disciplines intersect. Much of her spare time is spent in the great outdoors: hiking and cycling in the summer, and skiing in the winter. Hope is excited to contribute and interact with other like-minded people through the ASRJ this year! 

Kate is currently in her second year of a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology at the University of New Brunswick. Kate completed her first year in science but transferred to Kinesiology after her first year as she wanted her studies to focus more on the human body and movement. Kate wishes to pursue a career in education or health care with focuses on rehabilitation or pediatric physiotherapy. In Kate’s free time, she enjoys re-watching tv shows, movies and going on walks.

Siyum is in his third year of Kinesiology at the University of New Brunswick. His interests include studying orthopedics and spinal research, specifically exercise following lumbar or cervical surgery. Siyum wishes to pursue medicine after his undergraduate degree. Besides school, he is also a volunteer at the Saint John Regional Hospital, and is a volunteer research assistant at the Canada East Spine Centre. During his free time, Siyum enjoys playing and watching basketball, reading, working out and making music.

Currently pursuing a double major in psychology and economic studies, Jhanvi Joshi’s ultimate professional goal is to normalize the concept of mental health across the globe especially, to backward regions where it hasn’t even been introduced yet and if it is, there’s a stigma associated with attending to one’s mental health. For co-scholastic activities, she likes to read and write in her free time. Jhanvi is originally from India and is a big Bollywood buff apart from being a foodie. Her personal aim is to travel across the world and absorb in the history behind different places.

Kelsi is currently in her third year of Psychology Neuroscience with a minor in Biology. Kelsi’s interests include abnormal psychology and child psychopathology. After her baccalaureate she wishes to go to receive a Masters in Neuroscience and then go to medical school to pursue a career in treating people who medicine has traditionally neglected and making more communities aware of mental health and sustainability. When Kelsi is not in class she can be found with her head buried deep in the books at the library. In Kelsi’s free time she enjoys rewatching Grey's Anatomy, grabbing a coffee with a friend, and going to the local market with her friends and family.

Haya is in her third year of a Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Sciences with a minor in Chemistry at Dalhousie University. She is a TA at Dal as well as a TD of Sodales, the Dalhousie and King’s debate society. She has a great interest in medical research, especially when it comes to pathology or biochemistry, but she is also very fond of teaching and mentoring other students. After graduation, she is still trying to decide on whether to apply to medical or graduate school. When she has free time, you’ll find her either volunteering, reading a book, or trying to sketch something, but usually with mediocre results.

Houda is in her first year of chemical engineering at the University of New Brunswick. She aspires to graduate with an option in nuclear engineering, a minor in computer science, and a diploma in technical management and entrepreneurship. She is someone who can not easily decide on a subject to love. So, you will find her talking about astronomy one time, her childhood dream major, and fantasizing about working at a nuclear plant the next. She is also fond of pharmaceutical and biochemical research. As a solution to her career indecisiveness, she hopes to pursue a master’s in a different engineering field. Outside of her studies, you will find her learning Korean, reading Aristotle and Jean Jacque Rousseau books, reading articles about her role model Marie Curie, and participating in UNB’s societies to help international students feel at home and for their voices to be heard.

Bhavya is in his second year of study at the University of New Brunswick from the faculty of Management, pursuing a dual major in Economics and English and a minor in Theatre and Drama. He possesses a passion towards reading and writing that encouraged him to be part of the ASRJ Team and provide valuable input. Bhavya believes that ASRJ is an extremely intriguing platform for students to explore different opportunities related to research and technology. Apart from writing, Bhavya likes to follow his passion of acting as well, by being part of several Theatre and Drama productions here at UNB.

Khanh is in her second year of a Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry. She has an enthusiasm for science especially Chemistry and Biology. After graduation, she wants to attend graduate school and get involved in research which is related to Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. She believes that ASRJ is a great platform for students whose interests are research and academic fields. In her free time, she loves singing, learning more about photography and cooking. She also spends time taking part in many voluntary activities and giving back to the community.

Chloe is in her third year of Nursing at the University of New Brunswick. Her passion lies in the medical and surgical aspect of acute care nursing and she holds a great interest in innovative medical/nursing research which she hopes to contribute to in her career. In her spare time, she enjoys listening to music and watching movies on Netflix.

Alex is currently working on his PhD in Electrical Engineering with a focus on wireless communication, electromagnetics, and machine learning. His research aims to improve internet quality in rural communities. In his leisure time he can often be found playing video games, doing judo, or in the gym.

Doha Hassan is a third year Biology major at UNB. She is passionate about the importance of framing learning as an enjoyable endeavour, and finds great fulfillment in helping others enrich their knowledge in the multifaceted realm of Science. Following her Bachelor degree, Doha hopes to enrol in Medical School to pursue her goal career of working as an obstetrician-gynaecologist. In her spare time, Doha enjoys being with friends, reading new novels, and finding realistic ways to make more environmentally sustainable changes to her daily life.

Dana El-Mughayyar, Research Coordinator of Canada East Spine Centre completed her BSc. in Biology Psychology in 2019 and is currently undergoing her MScKin at UNBF. She is the head of the Volunteer Mentorship Program offered to undergraduate and graduate students and the head of CESC's social media accounts. She is the main research coordinator for the Praxis Spinal Cord Injury Registry which specializes in spinal cord injury and traumatic inpatients. Y. El-Mughayyar is also in the process of writing 8 manuscripts for publication. Outside of CESC, El-Mughayyar also participates as one of the writers for the Atlantic Student Research Journal and recently started to write articles for editions of the Canadian Spine Society Newsletter – Spinal Columns.

Reid is currently in her fourth year of concurrent Biology and English Literature degrees at UNB, with a concentration in Marine Biology. Though Fredericton was quick to become her second home, she will always be a proud Nova Scotian--and you can usually find her wandering around a farmer’s market or a beach when she’s not studying. Reid’s research interests lie predominantly in the field of elasmobranch ecology and physiology, and more specifically, in shark science--though she also works as an Aquatic Technician for the Canadian Rivers Institute. Over the course of her collaboration with the ASRJ, Reid looks forward to helping make some of the incredible research happening in Atlantic Canada more widely accessible.

Anna is entering her second year of a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology, and is excited to start collaborating and getting involved with research in Atlantic Canada with the ASRJ. She hopes to inspire others to get involved with research in their community through writing, by making science more accessible to the public. She is most fascinated with ecology and animal behaviour. In her free time, you can often find her bouldering, mountain biking, playing with her dog, or photographing wildlife in New Brunswick.

Shaylah is in her third year of BSc Kinesiology at the University of New Brunswick. She is passionate about opportunities to help others and is looking to eventually pursue a medical career related to disease. In her free time she can be found reading fiction or playing video games.

Marlowe Evans is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science at the University of New Brunswick. Originally from British Columbia, she works as a columnist for the newspaper in her hometown of Maple Ridge, and is also a reporter for The Brunswickan, UNB’s student publication. Marlowe has a vested interest in journalism,  agriculture, history, and modern political systems, as well as the relationships between those things and the ancient world. When she’s not studying, Marlowe enjoys exploring, late nights walks by the river, and painting.

Gaia is currently in their second year of Mathematics-Physics and Computer Science. Originally from Newfoundland and Labrador, they volunteer as the head of the UNB Debate Club, and as a radio show host for The Public Debate on CHSR 97.9 FM. While focused on the hard sciences, Gaia has a passion for politics, history, and philosophy, and uses these interests to advance the debate club and work towards forming other clubs on campus. In their free time, Gaia enjoys playing video games, listening to music, or participating in events on campus.

Brandon is a Mechanical Engineering student at the University of New Brunswick who is also pursuing a double minor in electrical engineering and psychology. He wishes to continue to graduate school where he will get degrees doing research in both engineering and immunology. He is looking to use engineering as a gateway into making impactful change throughout the world and solving global issues, focusing on international development, health and security. When not studying you can find Brandon running, reading, volunteering and pushing for social change, or working on one of his many side projects.

Claire is a second year biology student at the University of New Brunswick. She enjoys academic challenges and aspires to attend graduate school following her undergraduate degree. Her academic interests include microbiology, cellular biology, and human pathology, as the intricacy of the human body and its systems on a cellular level have continuously fascinated her. Outside of school, Claire enjoys community volunteer work, camping, fishing, and exploring the local scene.

Fareeha is working toward a Biology major and Psychology minor at the University of New Brunswick. Her research interests lie in epidemiology and the social determinants of health. She hopes to pursue a career in the field of medicine. In her free time, Fareeha enjoys working on freelance graphic design and searching for good restaurants around Fredericton.

Hannah is studying Medicinal Chemistry at the University of New Brunswick continuing her passion for learning. While her primary interests lie in chemistry, she is also fascinated by mathematics and genetics. She hopes to pursue a career within the medical field to provide help and support for those in need, with a particular interest in neuroscience and geriatrics. Outside of school, Hannah enjoys volunteering on the transitional care unit of the Hospital, playing basketball, and hanging out with friends and family.

Jasmine is currently studying Biology-Chemistry at the University of New Brunswick. She has always enjoyed challenging herself and asking lots of questions about the world. Passionate about learning and discovery, Jasmine is intrigued by the research world, especially in the field of pharmacology. When Jasmine isn’t at the science library, she can be found hiking, eating, or taking photographs.

Jorian is studying biochemistry at the University of New Brunswick. He has a curiosity for many areas of study including genetics, cell biology, cosmology, philosophy and religious history. When he gets a break from studying, you can find him playing jazz music at one of the downtown restaurants, reading a book or gazing out a window pondering life’s deepest questions.

Lauren is concurrently pursuing Biology and History degrees at the University of New Brunswick. A passionate advocate for the environment, Lauren aspires to promote sustainable development and environmental action within her local and global community. She aims to use her education in the Arts and Sciences to tackle environmental issues from a human perspective. Outside of the lab and library, Lauren's hobbies include pottery, gardening, reading, and playing music with her band. Lauren also enjoys spending time outdoors; hiking, skiing, and walking her dog Daisy.

Lauren Hunter is a Chemical Engineering student at the University of New Brunswick. As a lover of learning, she constantly seeks new adventures to spark her curiosity. Lauren loves to travel, bake and practise yoga. When she’s not studying, you can find Lauren reading, with friends and family or listening to music.