Editors

• Aditi Swamy (she/her)
• Behavioral Neuroscience
• Class of 2027

Aditi is a second-year behavioral neuroscience major with a minor in Spanish. She has been a member of NU Sci since her first semester at Northeastern, and has since fallen in love with science communication. She enjoys writing articles about medicine, health, neuroscience, and biology.

• Aoife Jeffries (she/her)
• Behavioral Neuroscience & Data Science
• Class of 2027

Aoife is a second-year behavioral neuroscience and data science major. She is minoring in journalism, so she loves the combination of writing and science that NU Sci provides. In her free time, she enjoys playing soccer, listening to music, and spending time outdoors.

• Sashi Nallapati (she/her)
• Chemistry
• Class of 2026

Sashi is a third-year Chemistry student and began writing for NU Sci at the start of her second year at Northeastern. Having never considered herself a writer, NU Sci helped to cultivate her writing skills and provided an outlet for amplifying scientific curiosity. She hopes to extend the same service to other writers as well. Sashi likes to read about all scientific fields but is partial to the fields of chemistry, physics, environmental science, and math.

• Sai Tummala (she/her)
• Cell & Molecular Biology
• Class of 2026

Sai has been a member on NU Sci since her first semester. She is a pre-medical student and is passionate about medicine, health equity, and the environment. She loves being able to express her scientific interests through writing. In her free time, she loves trying new food, wandering around Boston, and trying to keep her houseplants alive!

• Cecelia Kincaid (she/her)
• Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology
• Class of 2027

Cecelia is a second-year student and has been with NU Sci since her first semester at Northeastern. NU Sci is a great way to combine her interests in writing and science, and she loves having the opportunity to publish what she’s passionate about. In her free time, Cecelia enjoys playing piano, reading, and traveling.

• Emily Xu (she/her)
• Behavioral Neuroscience
• Class of 2026

Emily has been a member of NU Sci since the beginning of her sophomore year. She is passionate about everything biology, neuroscience, and healthcare. NU Sci is a space for Emily to explore the topics she is passionate about and collaborate with her like-minded science writing enthusiasts. Post-college, she plans on continuing her education by studying dentistry. In her free time, Emily loves reading, eating, and creating art, especially working with textiles.

• Lilly Schar (she/her)
• History, Culture, & Law
• Class of 2025

Lilly is a fourth year History, Culture, & Law major with a minor in Biology. She has been writing for NU Sci since her first semester at Northeastern and editing since her second. She enjoys the interdisciplinary topics she explores and keeping her curiosity piqued by reading other student articles.

• 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.

• 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.

• Aanchalika Chauhan (she/her)
• Behavioral Neuroscience
• Class of 2025

Aanchalika is a fourth year behavioral neuroscience major with a minor in women’s gender and sexuality studies. She has been a NU Sci member since her first year at Northeastern. She enjoys the flexibility of her major and is interested in the intersection between neurology and women’s health. In her free time, you can find her crocheting, trying Pinterest recipes, or exploring Boston for new cafes.

• Ananya Jain (she/her)
• Behavioral Neuroscience
• Class of 2025

Ananya has been a member of NU Sci since her first year at Northeastern, and she cherishes the club for making a space for her to write, edit, and design. She’s passionate about topics concerning neuroscience, medicine, health, astronomy, and discussions of ethics in science. She hopes to become a physician and continue to share her excitement for science and art with the world. In her free time she loves to watch Bollywood movies and crochet.

• Caroline Gable (she/her)
• Health Science & Psychology
• Class of 2026

Caroline is a third-year Health Science and Psychology combined major with a minor in Spanish. She has been a part of NU Sci since her first semester at Northeastern, as she has always thoroughly enjoyed writing since second grade. Caroline is passionate about the brain, health equity and education, cultural intelligence, and bumblebees! In her free time, she loves to learn languages, read, hike, and eat sushi.

• Divya Ravikumar (she/her)
• Bioengineering and Biochemistry
• Class of 2025

Divya has been a member of NU Sci since the beginning of her first year at Northeastern. She loves being able to explore different topics through NU Sci, especially related to astronomy and psychology. Her free time is filled with reading, watching TV shows, and cooking.

• Mackenzie Heidkamp (she/her)
• Biochemistry
• Class of 2026

Mackenzie has been involved in NU Sci since her first semester. She loves that she can combine her passions for both writing and science. She is a pre-medical student and is really interested in any topic relating to health, biology, chemistry, and psychology.

• Maggie Eid (she/her)
• Environmental & Sustainability Sciences
• Class of 2025

Maggie is a fourth year environmental and sustainability sciences student with a minor in biology. She enjoys the interdisciplinary nature of her major, especially the intersections of science and social justice. She is passionate about building a sustainable future for our planet through community-based initiatives. In her free time, she loves to spend time outdoors, particularly walking and hiking.

• Maya Brinster (she/her)
• Behavioral Neuroscience
• Class of 2026

Maya Brinster is a third-year behavioral neuroscience major with a minor in music. She began writing for NU Sci at the start of her first year and became an editor at the beginning of 2023. NU Sci is the perfect way for Maya to combine her passions for writing and reading about current events in practically any scientific field, especially those related to medicine and biology. In her free time, she loves to play piano and explore new places and restaurants in Boston with her friends.

• Sophie Donner (she/her)
• Environmental & Sustainability Sciences
• Class of 2025

Sophie is a fourth-year environmental and sustainability sciences student. She is grateful that NU Sci provides the opportunity to communicate the environmental issues and research she is most passionate about. Outside of her studies she enjoys silversmithing, hiking, and walking on the beach.