Phi Sigma Biology Honor Society

Hi everyone! My name is Chloe (she/her) and I’m from the Los Angeles area. I am a junior on the pre-med track majoring in Molecular & Cellular Biology double minoring in Bioethics and Biophysics. I hope that one day I will heal and help patients understand how their bodies work! Outside of Phi Sigma, I work for the students and faculties of the School of Occupational Therapy on our campus and I am one of the RCC of Smith Hall. In my free time, I volunteer at Tacoma General Hospital through COPE and attend the Asian Student Community meetings. This summer I got to work as a Chemistry Storeroom Assistant and visit my family in South Korea! I love going on hikes, kayaking, watching movies, seeing live performances, and exploring cute cafes. As president, I am so excited to help support Phi Sigma members and to work alongside my amazing exec team! Super pumped to work with you all!

Hello, my name is Gavin! I am a senior studying natural sciences (biology) with a double-minor in chemistry and mathematics aiming to apply to medical schools in the next year. I am from Sammamish, Washington which is an hour north of campus! I have conducted two summer research terms here at Puget Sound with Professor Crocker of the biology department, studying the impacts of various stress treatments on house crickets. Feel free to talk to me about my research if you are interested! When I am not studying, in the lab, or at the CWL tutoring statistics (come see me!), you can find me working on cars, hiking, and running! I am ecstatic to serve as your Phi Sigma vice president, and I cannot wait to build stronger Phi Sigma ties all throughout our campus. I will see you around Thompson!

Hi my name is Sofia! I'm a senior from Bellevue, WA. I am majoring in MCB and minoring in Neuroscience and I am following a pre-med track. After I graduate I plan to attend medical school hopefully somewhere in CA because I LOVE the sun! In my free time I love playing soccer, hanging out with my friends, lifting/ just being active in general. I am currently a chemistry CA as well as currently applying for off campus phlebotomy jobs. I volunteer at Marybridge Children's Hospital in Tacoma and I am a part of the COPE Health Scholars Program. Something fun I did over this past summer was go visit my old high school friends in Virginia at UVA and experience state school classes and life for a week! My favorite biology class so far has been biochemistry which I know sounds crazy and it was super challenging however I found the content to be SUPER interesting and it was also the first class I had that directly addressed content for medical school. I am so excited to meet and work with you all this year!!! 

Hello! My name is Ruby, and I am a junior majoring in biology and music! I am from Vancouver Washington and I will be your treasurer this year! During the school year you can find me playing violin with the orchestra, playing with a little folk band called dirt, working as an IA for biology labs, and doing homework in Oppenheimer cafe! If you see me around, please say hi!! Last year I got to do some research in the Martin lab and enjoyed it so much that I hope to do research as a career one day! I love to spend my free time outside as much as possible, and am really interested in Pacific Northwest native plants. Over the summer I enjoyed working at a native plant nursery, competing in a fiddle contest, and going camping with my family. I am so excited and honored to serve as your treasurer this year--I think we will be able to make great things happen!

Hello! My name is Madison and I am the Historian of Phi Sigma! I am a junior at UPS and I am majoring in Neuro Bioethics and Music and minoring in Chemistry! I am from Durango, Colorado. I love being in the outdoors and playing and listening to music in my free time! I play violin in the UPS orchestra and play bass guitar in a band! I also work as a lab assistant in the Chemistry Storeroom and as a chemistry tutor at the CWL. Some things I love are learning about the human brain, coffee, and my dogs Hazel and Bode! This summer, I did summer research in the Ramakrishnan lab and investigated how BPA impacts snail embryonic development. After I graduate from UPS I plan to apply to medical school. I’m excited to work with you all!

Hello! I’m Ishaan, I’m the co-symposium chair alongside Cecilia, and I’m excited to be working with y'all to highlight the ongoing research at UPS! I’m from San Jose, California, and outside of academics (Molecular & Cellular Biology major, and minoring in Bioethics and PG), I volunteer at the Neighborhood Clinic, a free primary care clinic for uninsured and underinsured patients, and conduct research in the Thines Lab. Additionally, I 'm a CWL Writing and Speaking Advisor: feel free to drop by if you need any help with a paper or presentation!

Hi everyone!! My name is Cecilia, and I will be one of the co-symposium chairs along with Ishaan! I'm a Junior from the Bay Area majoring in Molecular and Cellular Biology and Neuro-Bioethics with minors in Philosophy and Bioethics. After university, I plan on getting a masters in Bioethics and then attending medical school! In my free time I love to volunteer, crochet, bake, and watch movies with my friends. My favorite place to volunteer is the Neighborhood Clinic, where I help people access free medical care! I also work in the Experiential Learning office helping people find their own volunteering and internship opportunities! I spent this past summer doing research on nanoparticles in the Tollefson lab, and I am so excited to help others share their research projects in our annual Phi Sigma symposium!

Hi everyone! I’m Alex, I am the Social Events Committee Co-chair and I am a Junior. I am majoring in Natural Science with an emphasis in Biology. I’m from Santa Barbara, California and in my free time I like to look at cool bugs and plants. I love being outside in general (when the weather is nice). I am currently a student manager at our on-campus restaurant, The Cellar, where I focus a lot of my time and energy improving our sustainability. I love most topics in biology but have a greater interest in conservation science. I also enjoy botany and zoology quite a bit! I am super excited to start planning fun and inclusive events for Phi Sigma and the surrounding community!

Yo! I’m Ben and I’m a premed junior double majoring in biochemistry and neurobioethics (a mouthful of a double major). I’m from San Diego CA, and when I’m there you’d be hard pressed to pull me away from surfing. Outside of phi sigma I run the UPS beekeeping club, and I draw. Fun fact about my art, one of my murals in CA got stolen. This summer I conducted aging research at UCSD and got my first scientific publication! If you ever want to find me catch me at the beehives.

Hi everyone! My name is Nima and I am a Natural Sciences major with an emphasis in biology and minor in education. I currently am on the pre-health track, interested in becoming a PA or family medicine doctor! I am from the Seattle area and I enjoy hiking, running, and games! My specific interests within biology include evolution and genetics. I will also be a peer advisor this year! Outside of school I volunteer at the Tacoma Neighborhood clinic and work at a Naturopathic clinic during summers as an intern. I look forward to planning and promoting events and opportunities for other Bio Phi Sigma members!

Hello, I am a rising third year, studying MCB and STHS from Santa Cruz, CA. My favorite biology/stem activities are trauma bonding with fellow students, being a docent at the museum, an instructor assistant and doing research in the Gessel lab. I’m excited to co-lead the volunteer committee with Nima, to improve access to opportunities and facilitate connections within our community.

Hello! My name is Preston I am one of the chairs of the Prank Committee! I am a Junior and from Kalama Washington. I am studying Molecular and Cellular Biology and Economics! My plan after UPS is to go into Dental School! During my free time I love going to the gym and taking care of my plants. Over this last summer I worked security at a concert venue which was pretty fun, got to see a lot of concerts for free! My favorite bio class is any class with Doc Martin and or Genetics!

Hi everyone! My name is Lilia, and I am from Albuquerque, New Mexico. I’m a senior studying Science, Technology, Health, and Society with minors in Sociology, Anthropology, and Bioethics! After college I am extremely interested in pursuing public health and biotech policy, and hopefully conducting research abroad! I am a tour guide on campus and tutor kids of all ages off campus! I also volunteer for Tacoma Housing Project and the American Red Cross. I love animals, sports especially soccer, surfing, and frisbee, and music (mainly rap and indie). Over the summer I interned and conducted research for a health technology company in Vienna, Austria. My favorite biology class was Genetics, and I especially enjoyed learning about genome mapping and speaking with a genetic counselor. I’m so excited for this upcoming school year and being more involved in Phi Sigma:)