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Yuke is a PhD candidate in Human Nutrition. She earned a B.S. in Clinical Nutrition and a B.A. in Psychology from the University of California, Davis, and completed her M.S. in Human Nutrition at the Institute of Human Nutrition at Columbia University. After completing her dietetic internship at the UC Davis Medical Center, she became a Registered Dietitian. She is currently working in Dr. Kimberly O’Brien’s lab, where her research focuses on vitamin D metabolism

Sumit Gawali is a designer and researcher working at the intersection of human-centered design, technology, and the built environment. His work examines how people perceive, navigate, and interact with physical and digital environments, with particular attention to agency, inclusion, and access. Drawing on a background spanning architecture, urban design, HCI, and product design, he is interested in combining design research, behavioral inquiry, sensing, and computational approaches to develop more responsive and equitable environments. At Cornell

Yukun Wu is an M.S. student in Nutrition at Cornell University, working with Dr. Sander Kersten. He earned his B.S. in Clinical Nutrition from the University of California, Davis. Yukun’s research interests focus on nutrient metabolism and metabolic adaptation, especially how dietary protein shapes tissue-specific responses to fasting and refeeding. His current work combines animal models and transcriptomic analyses to investigate the molecular pathways that coordinate these metabolic responses. 

Ziyang Wang is a PhD student in nutrition in Dr. Yuhan Wang’s lab. He earned an M.S. in Nutrition from Boston University and a B.E. in Food Science and Engineering from South China University of Technology. He is interested in the

Samik Ghosh is a PhD student in Nutrition Sciences (International Nutrition) at Cornell University, working with Dr. Shibani Ghosh. He holds an MA in Social Work from Banaras Hindu University and a BS in Biological Sciences from the University of Burdwan, India. Before joining Cornell University, Samik managed multi-country programs across Asia and Africa spanning public health, nutrition, child protection, agricultural technology, and entrepreneurship. His current research examines how aflatoxin exposure, food systems, and environmental

Andrea Poag is a seasoned higher education leader with more than 25 years of experience. A proud first-generation college graduate, Andrea has built her career around expanding access, strengthening student support systems, and creating relationship-centered advising environments. Her advising philosophy emphasizes collaboration and holistic guidance, supporting students from their first campus visit through graduation and beyond.

Andrea’s professional journey spans several institutions, including UNC Charlotte, the University of Maryland, Texas State University, the University of