Meet the U-RISE Scholars

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Student OthmanNabil Othman |  Hometown: Frankfurt, IL  |  LinkedIn
Degree: B.S. in Biocomputing, anticipated May 2026, Marquette University; Research Mentor: Dr. Scott Beardsley, Biomedical Engineering, Marquette University  

student ZursinMadison Zursin  |  Hometown: Barrington, IL  |  LinkedIn
Degree: B.S. in Interdisciplinary Bioinformatics, anticipated May 2026, Marquette University; Research Mentor: Dr. Alex Savtchouk, Biomedical Sciences, Marquette University  

 

Mr. Ruiz SantiagoDiego Ruiz Santiago  |  Hometown: Gurabo, PR  |  LinkedIn
Degree: B.S. in Biological Sciences, anticipated May 2026, Marquette University; Research Mentor: Dr. Martin St. Maurice, Biological Sciences, Marquette University  

Student OrtegaIan Ortega  |  Hometown: Aurora, IL  |  LinkedIn
Degree: B.S. in Biocomputing, anticipated May 2026, Marquette University; Research Mentor: Dr. Jordon Williams, Biomedical Engineering, Marquette University  

 

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Jason Cruz StudentJason Cruz  |  Hometown: Chicago, IL  |  LinkedIn
Degree: B.S. in Biomedical Sciences, anticipated May 2025, Marquette University; Research Mentor: Dr. Kristy Nielson, Psychology, Marquette University  

 

Brendan Fosgitt StudentBrendan Fosgitt  |  Hometown: Midland, MI  |  LinkedIn
Degree: B.S. in Biomedical Sciences, anticipated May 2025, Marquette University; Research Mentor: Dr. Paul Gasser, Biomedical Sciences, Marquette University  

 

Amanda Morales studentAmanda Morales  |  Hometown: Caguas, PR  |  LinkedIn
Degree: B.S. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, anticipated May 2025, Marquette University; Research Mentor: Dr. Kristi Streeter, Physical Therapy, Marquette University

 

jasmine murray studentJasmine Murray  |  Hometown: Syracuse, NY  |  LinkedIn
Degree: B.S. Biophysics, anticipated May 2025, Marquette University; Research Mentor: Dr. Jordon Williams, Biomedical Engineering, Marquette University 

 

ayah sbeih studentAyah Sbeih  |  Hometown: Rochelle, IL  |  LinkedIn
Degree: B.S. in Biomedical Sciences anticipated May 2025, Marquette University; Research Mentor: Dr. Matt Hearing, Biomedical Sciences, Marquette University 

 

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Jehan Khaled studentJehan Khaled  |  Hometown: Mequon, WI  |  LinkedIn
Degree: B.S. in Biological Sciences, May 2024, Marquette University; Faculty Mentor: Dr. Krassi Hristova, Biology, Marquette University

 

 

Lara Koutah studentLara Koutah  |  Hometown: Lake Forest, IL  |  LinkedIn
Degree: B.S. in Biological Sciences, May 2024, Marquette University; Research Mentor: Dr. Matt Hearing, Biomedical Sciences, Marquette University 

 

analise segarra studentAnalise Segarra  |  Hometown: Saint John, IN  |  LinkedIn
Degree: B.S. in Interdisciplinary Cognitive Sciences, May 2024, Marquette University; Research Mentor: Dr. Kimberly D’Anna Hernandez, Psychology, Marquette University