President
- Reshika Sai Devarajan (she/her)
- Health Science
- Class of 2025
Reshika Sai is a fourth-year health science major with a passion for science and a penchant for writing. NU Sci offered the perfect fusion of her interests, bridging the gap between her academic pursuits and creative expression. She has been an active member of the magazine since her first year and is now thrilled to serve as the magazine’s president. When she’s not delving into the mysteries of the human body within the pages of her textbooks, you can often find her engrossed in reading, writing, or experimenting in the kitchen. Reshika Sai is enthusiastic about her continued journey with NU Sci and is eager to foster a strong sense of community within the magazine this academic year. Her goal is for the NU Sci team to create interdisciplinary publications that inspire curiosity and ignite intellectual discussions.
Editor-in-Chief
- Dessy Dusichka (she/her)
- Computer Science & Biology
- Class of 2025
Dessy is a fourth year studying computer science and biology. She joined NU Sci during her first year at Northeastern and loves having a creative outlet to learn about intriguing areas of science. She enjoys reading and writing about technology, medicine, and the environment (especially quirky animals). In her free time, she loves coding, crocheting, playing tennis, and trying out new coffee spots.
Treasurer
- Gabrielle Weiner (she/her)
- Biology
- Class of 2026
Gabrielle is a third year biology student who recently declared a pre-PA path, but loves anything related to the life sciences. She is joining E-board after a year of writing for NU sci about molecular biology, evolution, and ecology. In between roles, she has been working on research at Dana Farber Cancer Institute. Gabrielle looks forward to becoming involved in NU Sci’s wonderful community!
Head of Communications
- Lily Garrett (she/her)
- Biochemistry
- Class of 2025
Lily is from the beautiful Pacific Northwest and spent most of her life on a lake right outside Portland, Oregon. She loves to wake surf, ski, run, cook, and paint. She is also passionate about science and medicine, and hopes to be a physician one day.
Co-Head of Web & Software
- Raisa Bhuiyan (she/her)
- Computer Science & Math
- Class of 2025
Raisa is a fourth-year Computer Science and Math major who has always been interested in technology and science. Raisa loves being a member of NU Sci because she can learn about various scientific disciplines while working on the website to ensure everyone can learn the same information she does. Outside of NU Sci, Raisa is passionate about television/movies–her favorite film is The Social Network–and music, especially 80s and 2000s rock. Raisa also enjoys playing board games, doing crosswords (the Sunday ones are so challenging), and exploring Boston.
Co-Head of Web & Software
- Ethan Szeto (he/him)
- Computer Science + Math
- Class of 2026
Ethan is a third year computer science and mathematics major from New Jersey. He first found his passion for computer science designing his own websites and games online. In grade 12, he developed an interest for math, only after being mentored by Dr. Lajinian, a brilliant mathematics teacher. He now promotes education by teaching mathematics and computer science in hopes of inspiring others to change the world. In his free time, he does nature photography, collects sells, plays piano and reading books.
Co-Head of Design
- Jasmin Patel (she/her)
- Behavioral Neuroscience
- Class of 2025
Jasmin explores graphic design as a tool for vibrant, bold, and truthful visual communication. Coming from a background in behavioral neuroscience studies at Northeastern University, Jasmin is highly interested in design from a human perception and experience perspective. She explores this through a minor in graphic and information design, as well as personal and professional graphic design projects. Through NU Sci, she hopes to share with you relevant and exciting scientific discoveries in an aesthetically interesting, visually interactive, and easily digestible format!
Co-Head of Design
- Vianna Quach (she/her)
- Pharmaceutical Science
- Class of 2025
Vianna is a fourth year Pharmaceutical Sciences major from Portland, Oregon. She joined NU Sci in her first year as both a writer and designer. Vianna is an art enthusiast who wanted to explore the potential for the visual arts to intersect with science. Although an aspiring scientist in the medical field, she enjoys cool scientific phenomena in all disciplines. You can find Vianna doing art, playing piano, and exploring Boston’s coffee shops in her free time.
Head of Photography
- Jiajia Fu (she/her)
- Bioengineering
- Class of 2026
Jiajia is a third year bioengineering major from NJ. She joined NU Sci in the fall of 2022 and has been an active writer and photographer since. Her passions lie in applying computational-bioengineering tools to ecological problems from biofuel development to in vitro meat. In her free time, Jiajia goes on compulsive nature hikes and city wandering adventures. She loves reading and is an avid photographer.
Social Media Manager
- Tonia Curdas (she/her)
- Biochemistry
- Class of 2025
Tonia is a fourth year biochemistry major. She developed an interest in science writing in high school and has been a member of NU Sci since her freshman year. In her free time, she enjoys reading fantasy and literary fiction, crocheting, and listening to her many many Spotify playlists.
Head of Outreach
- Medha Gollamudi (she/her)
- Journalism and Economics
- Class of 2027
Medha Gollamudi is a sophomore at Northeastern. She’s majoring in Journalism and Economics with a minor in Data Science. She loves cooking, spending time with her family and friends, and traveling!