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The University of Delaware Scientista Chapter is dedicated to providing every UDel female science & engineering major with campus-related advice, news, articles, features and more. Browse through our website and join our mailing list to gain access to great resources and events! 

MEET THE TEAM

Who's behind the action? Meet the fabulous Scientista execs who work hard to bring Scientista to you!
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Faculty Advisor
Dr. Catherine Leimkuhler-Grimes

Dr. Catherine Leimkuhler Grimes received her undergrad in Chemistry (B.S.) at Villanova University where she completed research under Professor Eduard Casillas. In 2003, she received her M.S. in chemistry at Princeton University with Professor Daniel E. Kahne, and in 2006 she went on to complete her Ph.D. in Chemistry at Harvard University with Professor Daniel E. Kahne. Following this she worked as a Cancer Research Institute Postdoctoral Fellow at Harvard University and Massachusetts General Hospital with Professor Erin K. O'Shea and Professor Daniel K. Podolsky.

Now she runs the Grimes Group here at University of Delaware investigating Chemical Glycobiology and Innate Immunity. She has participated in many groups similar to the Scientistas, and is an extremely accomplished scientist. We are excited to have such an enthusiastic and hardworking Scientista as the UD Chapter faculty adviser!

To read more about Dr. Grimes and her work, click the following link: the Grimes group website






Rebecca Pollak
Treasurer
Class of 2015
Honors
Cell/Molecular Biology and Genetics and Psychology Major

As a double
major in Cell/Molecular Biology and Genetics and Psychology, Rebecca's career
plans are to continue her education by going to graduate school after her years
here at UD. Rebecca aspires to be a professor and to carry out her own research
on genetic predictors and other genetic factors that are important in the
development of mental disorders. Her interests include running and armed forces
and veteran support. In addition to Scientista, Rebecca is the Vice President
of Supporting American Forces Everywhere (SAFE), a club based on supporting
active duty service members and veterans. She is also a general member of Alpha
Lambda Delta Honor Society, Beta Beta Beta Biological Honor Society, and Active
Minds at UD.
Hannah Simmons 
Campus Founder 
& Co-Director
Class of 2015
Biochemistry and Pre-vet Animal
Bio-science Major, Biology Minor

Hannah spends the majority of her free time on her farm training and riding her horses. She works as a biochemist with the Grimes group here at UD. Hannah looks forward to supporting all of her fellow women in science!



















Jill Harland
Secretary
& Events Chair
Class of 2017
Chemistry Major

Along with being a part of Scientistas, she is a member of American Chemical Society Student Affiliates, American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Student Affiliates, and the Society for Physics Students. In her spare time, she enjoys reading Discover Magazine and Chemical and Engineering News and playing board games with her family. Jill hopes to begin research this year and aspires to go to graduate school and pursue a career in chemical research.
Nicole Place
Co-Director 
& Web Advisor
Class of 2016
Biology Major, 
Conc. Cell and Molecular Biology & Genetics
Marine Studies Minor

After graduation, Nicole is looking forward to continuing her education by applying to graduate school. She also hopes to find a career in research. Currently Nicole is studying bacteriophage in Dr. K. Eric Wommack's research lab at the Delaware Biotechnology Institute. When she has time after classes and studying, she enjoys reading. She loves to travel and will be studying abroad in New Zealand this winter. Here on campus, Nicole is a member of Alpha Phi Omega, a co-ed service fraternity, and Beta Beta Beta, a Biological Science Honor Society. 










Kelly Farrell
Chapter Publisher
& Public Relations Chair
Class of 2015
Neuroscience Major
Piano Studies Minor

Outside of class, Kelly is a member of the UD Marching Band, Odyssey of the Mind, and Haven. She is currently involved in research with Dr. Amy Griffin and Dr. Robert Simons, where she trains rats for behavioral neuroscience studies and conducts EEG studies, respectively. After graduating from UD, Kelly plans to pursue a PhD in cognitive or clinical neuropsychology, and hopes to write textbooks. She enjoys baking and blogging and is an avid consumer of Sherlock Holmes canon and adaptations. See Kelly for lengthy conversations on the graduation requirements for neuroscience, the works of Oliver Sacks, and theories on the upcoming season of BBC's Sherlock.

Feel free to contact any of our support chairs for questions and information on other STEM departments here at UD!

Biological Sciences: Rebecca Pollak
Chemical and Bio-molecular Engineering: Brianne Henry
Chemistry and Bio-chemistry: Lauren Genova and Hannah Simmons
Civil and Environmental Engineering: Lyndsay Fagan
Cognitive and Neuroscience: Kristyn Borrelli, Melanie Daue, and Kelly Farrell
Entomology and Wildlife Ecology: Katy Lewis
Mathematical Science: Rachel Jung

EVENTS

JOIN

Welcome, UDel Scientistas™!  We are currently accepting applications for our 2013-2014 executive board. If you are interested in joining, please fill out the inquiry form below. Leadership opportunities, including becoming co-director, are available! Questions or inquiries? Contact us at udel@scientistafoundation.com.

Apply to join the 2013-2014 Board!

1. Executive Board Application
2. Join A Committee!

    1. Executive Board Application

    Position Descriptions:

    (Co)Director(s)
    The Co-Directors are responsible for overseeing all activity in the organization. The Director(s) will work directly with the Scientista National team to manage the chapter, oversee recruitment, event planning, publishing, and all branch activities. Director(s) will also serve as campus representatives for Scientista Presidents' Circle, an exclusive network for presidents of women in STEM from across the Boston region. 

    Treasurer
    The Treasurer is responsible for fundraising, applying to grants, and keeping track of the chapter's budget. This person plays a vital role in keeping the chapter in the green!

    Managing Editor and Publisher

    The Managing Editor will be responsible for maintaining our online presence. As Managing Editor, this person is responsible for campus-related content creation, and editing of writing by the writing team. As chapter publisher, this person will lay out and publish articles to the campus blog. This person will work closely with the other committees as well as the national team. 


    Public Relations Chair

    The Public Relations Committee will be in charge of promoting Scientista to the campus. PR is responsible for launching marketing campaigns, and managing relationships with other student organizations. PR will work closely with the other committees.

    Events Chair

    The Events Committee is responsible for spearheading social and academic events for Scientista members and working to put on events with other organizations on campus. Events include socials, study breaks, speaker panels, parties, intercollegiate events, etc.

    Department Affairs Chair

    The Department Affairs Committee will be responsible for forming and maintaining relationships with faculty and other members of academic departments. They are responsible for seeking out and posting department-related opportunities to the website.    

    Please answer the following questions in a word document and attach them to your application below:

    (word limit: 300 per question)
    1. Why do you want to join Scientista? 
    2. What qualities and/or relevant experience do you possess that make you a good candidate for the position you have indicated?
    3. What are three ideas that you would implement in your role?
    4. Please list your other time commitments for this year.
    5. In the case that you are not chosen for your position, you may select one or two "drop-down" positions that you would like to be considered for. These can be either executive positions or committee chair positions. Please list the positions, in order of preference.

    Thank you! (Don't forget to attach the document below!)
    Max file size: 20MB

    2. Committee Member

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