We are excited to begin our scientific journey at Wheaton College in Fall 2023 (YAY)!

Sam Schutz (top left) is a pre-med junior majoring in chemistry and applied physics at Wheaton College. As a pre-med applied physics student, he is looking forward to combining these two disciplines into biomechanical engineering research. During the school year, he is also an organic chemistry TA and tennis player. His favorite hobbies include juggling and playing chess. 

Nathaniel Rupert (top right) is a mechanical engineering major at Wheaton College. On campus he enjoys taking science classes as well as singing for the Wheaton College Men’s Glee Club. Science has long been a passion and hobby of his, which is why he decided to both help with research and further his scientific education by joining the Vazquez research group.

Juliana Norman (bottom left) is a biomedical engineering major at Wheaton College. She is currently an NCAA D3 student-athlete, on the Wheaton College women's soccer team as well as the track team. In her free time, she likes to run, read, and spend time with friends.

Sam Kendall (bottom right) is studying music and biomedical engineering (BS/MS) at Washington University in St. Louis. He is passionate about mechanobiology and biomedical imaging. In addition to his coursework, he spent last academic year doing radiology research in an MRI lab at the WashU School of Medicine, which has ignited a love for health related research. 

Welcome to our lab!!

Kaleb Ecklund (left) received a prestigious Department of Energy’s (DOE) Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internships (SULI) program at the SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory (SLAC) for Summer 2024. He will be conducting biophysical research with fluorescent microscopy.

Carsten Schumm (right) was awarded an undergraduate engineering Research Fellowship in the Pennsylvania State University’s Low-Carbon Power and Propulsion Program supported by the National Science Foundation for Summer 2024. 

Our lab is SO excited for them!