Team:Lambert GA/Team
NITHIK BALACHANDRAN
Software
Hi! My name is Nithik and I am a senior this year. This is my third year on the team, so you can almost call me a veteran at this point. I spend most of my time in the Software portion of our project, but also do the Wiki as well. You can probably find me glued to my desk the week before Wiki freeze. Outside of iGEM, I’ll probably be watching some Atlanta sports team losing a lead.
ABBY BELL
Wet Lab
Hi there! My name is Abby and I am a junior at Lambert High School! This is my second year on the iGEM team and I have spent a majority of those two years doing Wet Lab work for our projects. When I am not in the Lab or doing homework, I enjoy being involved at my church, spending time in my craft room, reading, and spending time outdoors with friends/family.
SARAH BLACKSTONE
Wet Lab
Hi, I’m Sarah Blackstone! This is my first year on the team. iGEM has provided opportunities to further my knowledge in science and meet new people. Being on this team has taught me to have a strong work ethic, work well with others, and wake up REALLY early. When I am not at the laboratory, I spend my time with friends, watching Grey’s Anatomy, and swimming.
NUNO CARVALHO
Software
I am Nuno Carvalho! I was born in Portugal and lived there until I was 7. My best friend is Annie Pei and this is my mantra: Eat, Sleep, Minecraft, Repeat. One day I hope to graduate from Phillips Exeter Academy and become a professional juggler. Don’t forget to follow @lambert_hype on Instagram. Make it a great day or not, the choice is yours.
ASHTYN CAUFFMAN
Wet Lab
Hi! I’m Ashtyn Cauffman, I’m a senior on the iGEM team. I’m heavily involved in wet lab and love biotechnology. I am excited to work on this project as a continuation of our research and work done last year, and I am hopeful to help more people in the future. When I’m not doing wet lab, you can catch me watching Marvel movies, drawing, reading, or napping.
JULIA CHANG
Communications
Hi, I’m Julia, a biology lover and art enthusiast. I am grateful to be a part of Lambert iGEM and contribute in design and wet lab. Some of my life plans include traveling to Japan to see the 2020 Olympics (there’ll be a man-made meteor shower!), buying a TESLA, and traveling to Mars before I die. But before I emigrate from Earth, let’s first protect it.
MONICA CHO
Wet Lab
Hey there! I’m Monica and this is my first year on the Lambert iGEM team! My passion and interest for biology is fulfilled when I get to talk science with my teammates during our many meetings. It is truly eye-opening to see how much I’ve learned, and I am excited to spend more time with iGEM. I can’t wait to meet everyone at Jamboree!
ARYAN GUPTA
Hardware
Spending my mornings begrudgingly getting out of bed at 5:30 am is definitely not my forte, but each of those mornings have been full of exciting and interesting times with some of the most talented people I have ever met. When I’m not helping out the hardware team you can find me sleeping, cracking jokes, or just messing around.
SHANTHI HEGDE
Wet Lab
My name is Shanthi and this is my second year on Lambert’s iGEM team. Learning numerous skills from wet lab to graphic design, being on the iGEM team has truly been a wonderful experience. Outside of iGEM, I play both the oboe and piano, make arts & crafts, jam to Celtic Woman, am an avid Girl Scout, and read. I hope to see everyone at Jamboree!
MEGAN HONG
Wet Lab
Hey y'all! Throughout the past three years of being a part of Lambert iGEM, I have developed a passion for synthetic biology while getting to work with some of the most diligent people at our school. When I'm not laughing over super low miniprep concentrations and purities, I love to play soccer and belt out some Broadway tunes.
RUTH HONG
Wet Lab
Hi! *cue happy smile* I’m Ruth Hong! During my first year on the team, I’ve improved my wet lab skills and worked on human practices. When not doing iGEM or catching up on my sleep, I love to make jewelry, do arts and crafts, especially knitting (I am basically a grandma), volunteer at my church with kids, and search for the best bubble tea.
SAHIL JAIN
Software
Hi, I am Sahil Jain. I’m a Senior at Monta V- *ahem* Lambert High School and this is my second year at Lambert iGEM. I love Machine Learning, 3D printing, Ping Pong, and of course, iGEM. I can’t wait to apply what I learn here and see where it takes me in the future. I hope that we get that epic “W”/ Victory Royale at iGEM this year. Hook 'em!
FAITH JOHNSON
Wet Lab
Hey! My name is Faith. This is my first year on the Lambert iGEM team! I am so thankful to work with such an amazing group and can’t wait to meet new people at Jamboree! While the early mornings are a killer, iGEM has taught me so many lessons this year. When I am not deep in iGEM work, I enjoy swimming, coffee, and sleeping!
TAPASYA KATTA
Hardware
Hi, my name is Tapasya Katta, and I am a junior at Lambert High School. This is my second year on the iGEM team and I absolutely love it. Being on the team has taught me so much and helped expand my knowledge base. I want to pursue science as a career. When not working on school or iGEM, I am probably watching Netflix or sleeping.
SAIF KHAN
Communications
Hi, my name is Saif Khan, and I am a sophomore at Lambert High School. This is my first year on the iGEM team, and it is a blast working with the team. I like to play with my dog, and eating pho and bubble tea. In the future, I hope to help people with the power we know as science. I cannot wait to meet everyone at Jamboree.
MELANIE KIM
Software
This is my first year on the iGEM team. This team allowed me to broaden my knowledge, meet amazing people that share my passion, and fuel my curiosity. I continue to learn new things everyday alongside my team. Outside the lab, I’m a complete couch potato. I love to watch Netflix and sleep. I hope to impact someone’s life in the future through iGEM!
KRISHI KISHORE
Software
Hey, my name is Krishi and I am a second-year igemmer for Lambert. I love to do anything software and play the piano in my free time. Being on the iGEM team has been one of the best experiences of my life and I am excited to meet all of you at Jamboree. My favorites are Parks and Rec, Outliers, and any movie with Jesse Eisenberg in it.
NIKHITA LALWANI
Wet Lab
I'm a late-night hard worker and organized procrastinator! My Marvel and DC obsessions are topped only by my interest in synthetic biology. I strive to contribute to science’s growing body of knowledge and use it to better the world. When I’m not researching, one can find me hanging out with my friends or on the stage dancing.
SAI METTUPALLI
Hardware
“Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent”. - The Founder (Ray Kroc)
SINDHU METTUPALLI
Hardware
Hi! This is my first year on Lambert iGEM. I am thankful for the opportunity to further my love for synthetic biology with a group of like-minded people. Outside of iGEM, I can be found reading, being addicted to coffee, traveling, or rewatching every Marvel movie. I am so excited to learn more about everyone's projects at Jamboree!
ANNIE PEI
Communications
Yo it's Annie and this is my second year igemming. When I’m not being a nerd, I enjoy chilling with my dog and other completely legal activities. You may not have realized, but you just found the littiest team out here so please come find us because we love new friends. I actually had more bio but you should just go make fun of that clown Nuno.
SRI PINNAMAREDDY
Communications
Hello there! I am Sri Pinnamareddy and I am so excited to return to Jamboree this year. When I'm not working in Communications for our team, you can find me travelling across the nation at various debate tournaments or running cross country. I love sharing and telling stories, so come find me to tell me yours!
TANISHK SINHA
Software
It’s Tanishk, you’ll be saying wow every time! He’s like a student, he’s facetious, he’s Machiavellian! A regular human doesn’t cry this much, this cries day and night! This student holds 12 times his weight in coursework, he just does work! He acts like a nihilist, and look at this- virtually crushed on the inside. All I can say is SHAM WOW!
COURTNEY TAING
Wet Lab
What’s up? I’m Courtney, and I’m a senior on the team. Working with this team has been one of the best parts of my high school experience, and I can’t wait to meet you at Jamboree. When I’m not rewatching Parks and Rec, I am running, playing with my (cute but psycho) dogs, or eating Takis/bubble tea. Come hit me up at Jamboree for a friendship bracelet.
MICHELLE WU
Communications
Hi, my name is Michelle. This is my second year on iGEM, and I am the Human Practices lead this year. iGEM has given me opportunities to learn about myself and the world of science at large. Outside of iGEM, I love green tea ice cream, Hot Cheetos, politics, and watching soccer! Come find me if you’re a Barça fan and also if you are not.
KATHY YE
Hardware
My name is Kathy and this is my first year on iGEM. iGEM has taught me so many things and I have made so many new friends and long lasting memories. Other than iGEM, I also enjoy playing tennis, dancing, playing the piano, and drawing. I love to be outside and enjoy the air when the weather is just right. One of my dreams is to travel the world!
JUSTIN YU
Hardware
I’m a first year on iGEM. Being a part of this team has been a great opportunity for me. I have learned so much and am enjoying my stay as a part of this great team. I hope that as a team we can together improve both technology and the state of the entire world, because there is so much to see out there and it would be painful to see everything go away.
Advisors
JANET STANDEVEN
Lover of science, bread baking, knitting, gardening and home design. Passionate about Synthetic Biology and open source science through iGEM. Mother of three wonderful sons, wife of a patient and generous husband and second mother to a generation of talented, inquisitive, intelligent and constantly hungry students.
BRITTNEY CANTRELL
If it involves coffee, campfires, tacos or dinosaurs, I'm in! A perfect day is spent sharing my love for science with my freshmen who have been deemed my squirrels. Personal goals include turning my students into science nerds and traveling. Free time is spent in the mountains hiking and backpacking with my husband and two fur babies.