2006-7 CU Student Staff

Adelle Iusim

Biology and Society / Applied Economics and Management / Pre-med '07

Program Development (Fall)

Mentor, Lincoln Orens Middle School (Spring)

My name is Adelle Iusim and I am a senior in Cornell in the program of Biology and Society and AEM. I enjoy dancing, singing, acting and reading in my free time. I am also a 2nd degree black belt in Taekwondo so catch me in action!

Albert Ho

Electrical and Computer Engineering '07

Mentor, Ernie Davis Middle School CyberCiv (Fall)

Mentor, Lincoln Orens Middle School (Spring)

Mentor, Broadway Middle School SciFair (Spring)

I'm a senior in Electrical & Computer Engineering and have been with the Scifair program for about two years. I enjoy biking, ice hockey and building things that work. I work with Broadway Middle School and have previously worked with MCSM and Newfield. It has been a great experience.

Ashish Parikh

Biomedical Engineering '07 (Grad)

Mentor, Broadway Middle School CyberCiv

Mentor, Spencer - Van Etten Middle School (Spring)

My name is Ashish and I am from India. Currently I am pursuing a Masters degree in Biomedical Engineering at Cornell University. I love playing sports in particular soccer and listening to music.

Christina Reda

Arts & Sciences '09

Mentor, Ernie Davis Middle School CyberCiv (Fall)

Mentor, Manhattan Center for Science and Math (Spring)

Hey everyone! My name is Christina Reda and I am a sophomore at Cornell University studying Business and Communications. I'm from New York City, so it's a good thing we talk by IMs otherwise you'd be making fun of how I say "tawk" and "wauta" (talk and water). I love drawing, painting, and anything art-related. I also love movies (especially Disney) and swimming. Feel free to talk to me about these things or anything else your interested in. I look forward to getting to know all of you!

Deeptha Umapathy

Public Affairs '08 (Grad)

Mentor, Ernie Davis Middle School CyberCiv

Mentor, Broadway Middle School CyberCiv

My name is Deeptha Umapathy and I am currently a Graduate student at Cornell University studying Public Administration and Environmental Policy. In my free time, I like to read, write and listen to music. I also enjoy photography and spend time shooting still life.

Ebonie Greene

Independent Major '09

Mentor, Albert Hill Middle School (Spring)

Mentor, Broadway Middle School CyberCiv (Spring)

Hi my name is Ebonie Greene and I am a sophomore in the College of Arts and Sciences. I enjoy doing many things in my free time, including surfing the internet, playing my bass guitar, and playing video games. I also like to listen to music and spend time with my friends.

Ivan Mintchev

Operations Research '09

Mentor, Ernie Davis Middle School CyberCiv (Fall)

Mentor, Broadway Middle School CyberCiv (Fall)

Mentor, Broadway Middle School SciFair (Spring)

Mentor, Spencer - Van Etten Middle School (Spring)

My name is Ivan Mintchev. I was born in Montreal, and have lived there my whole life before attending Cornell University. Presently, I am a sophomore in Operations Research. I enjoy reading scientific magazines and wandering on Wikipedia. I admire nature, and hope someday to help preserve it.

John Sun

Electrical and Computer Engineering '07

Program Development and Special Events

My name is John and I am currently a junior in Electrical and Computer Engineering. I have worked at the SciFair program for two years already (with Chandler Middle School and Schenectady High School). Besides mentoring, I also do documentation and development work for CTC. Last updated fall '05.

Karine Alyanakian

Mathematics / Economics '08

Mentor, Ernie Davis Middle School CyberCiv (Fall)

I am a junior in Arts and Sciences majoring in Math and Economics with a concentration in French Studies. I plan to study abroad during the spring semester to Paris, France, where I will perfect my French. I also speak Armenian and Portuguese as a result of my Brazilian-Armenian background. I hope to work in Investment Banking next summer (’07) in NYC and I am pursuing a career in Finance.

Katerina De Vito

Biology and Society '10

WITS Program Development (Spring)

Kelly Conway

Computer Science '07

Program Development, Girl Scouts

Mentor, Manhattan Center for Science and Math (Fall)

TA, ART/CIS372: Playing with Space and Time (Spring)

Kimberley D.C. Schroder

Science of Natural and Environmental Systems with a concentration in Sustainable Development '09

Program Development, Girl Scouts

I am active in many campus organizations, including: KyotoNow!, Sustainability Hub, Solar Decathlon, Root&Shoots, EcoPlayers, EcoRecycling, Wilderness Reflections, CIAS, and Cornell Dems. Currently I am working with many student groups and individuals around campus to make Cornell carbon-neutral (meaning no net CO2 emissions) through a combination of renewable energy, energy efficiency, and carbon-offsetting efforts - and it’s gonna happen!

Next semester, I plan to study abroad in Senegal at an EcoVillage with a community-based sustainable development program.

Marinna Ferrante

Applied Economics and Management '07

Mentor, Lincoln Orens Middle School (Fall)

Mentor, Ernie Davis Middle School CyberCiv (Fall)

Mentor, Albert Hill Middle School (Spring)

Marinna is a senior Applied Economics and Management major. On campus Marinna is a teaching assistant for Marketing Plan Development, VP of Marketing for the Society for Women in Business and a brother of Delta Sigma Pi professional business fraternity. After graduation Marinna plans to pursue a career in marketing.

Matt Levey

Civil and Environmental Engineering '07

Mentor, Lincoln Orens Middle School (Fall)

Mentor, Ernie Davis Middle School SciFair (Spring)

My name is Matthew Levey and I am currently a senior in Civil and Environmental Engineering. I transferred to Cornell in the fall of 2005 from Allegheny College where I received a B.S. in Mathematics with minors in Physics and Economics. Besides mentoring I enjoy Skiing, Soccer, Golf, and working out in my free time.

Mike Sitchenko

Computer Science / Fine Arts '07

Mentor, Broadway Middle School CyberCiv

Program Development

I am a senior, dual majoring in Computer Science and Fine Art (Painting). After graduation I plan on attending Grad School in either CS, Fine Art, or Math. I am native to one of the biggest and best cities around, Rochester NY. I am always open to talk or answer questions, so don't be scared to approach me.

Milos Sugovic

Public Affairs '07 (Grad)

Mentor, Ernie Davis Middle School CyberCiv (Fall)

Education: I am a graduate student at the Cornell Institute for Public Affairs and I will be receiving my Masters degree in Public Administration in May 2007. I double majored in economics and political science as an undergraduate student at Washington and Lee University, and I studied aboard during my junior year at the London School of Economics.

Work Experience: I did three internships at the United Nations, two in Geneva, Switzerland and the most recent one at the UN Headquarters in New York City. In Geneva I interned at the Internal Audit Division II of the UN Office of Internal Oversight Services and the UN Joint Inspection Unit. At the Headquarters I worked for the Monitoring, Evaluation, and Consulting Division of the Office of Internal Oversight Services.

International Experience and Travel: I lived in Australia, Japan, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States, and my home country Serbia. In the United States, I lived in California for two years, Virginia for four years, and currently I am in New York State. I traveled to many European countries such as France, Italy, Germany, Austria, Croatia, Hungary, Greece, Slovenia, and Czech Republic, just to name a few. I also visited Singapore twice, and I’ve been to Mexico once. My favorite travel destination is always the country I have never been to before.

Hobbies, Interests, and Activities: My current full-time hobby is securing a job after graduation. When not occupied by this task, I like to exercise, hang out with friends, and obviously travel.

Mitch Fagen

Economics / Government '07

Mentor, Broadway Middle School CyberCiv (Spring)

Mentor, Broadway Middle School SciFair (Spring)

Natalie Pon

Biological Sciences '10

Mentor, Ernie Davis Middle School SciFair (Spring)

My name is Natalie and I am a Biological Sciences major in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Cornell University. I hope to one day practice medicine, but I can't decide whether I want to treat humans or animals because I love helping them both. I'm from Dallas, Texas and when I'm not with my family and friends, I enjoy reading magazines, watching films, and surfing the internet.

Peter Pelc

Biology '07

Mentor, Manhattan Center for Science and Math

My name is Peter Pelc, and I’m a sophomore at Cornell University, studying Biology (and hopefully Pre-med). I’m a big fan of hockey and tennis, and I’m an avid musician: I play piano, violin, and sing in the Cornell Chorale. I’ve lived in a few different countries, and I know a few languages, so I’m interested in learning about various cultures. Last updated fall '04.

Rahul Tonk

Applied Economics and Management / Pre-med '07

Mentor, Ernie Davis Middle School CyberCiv (Fall)

Hey guys! I'm Rahul Tonk, and I'm a senior at Cornell studying Business and Pre-Medicine. I'm from beautiful Plainsboro, New Jersey where it's (at least a little bit) warmer than Ithaca. I enjoy listening to and playing music, and playing football and ultimate frisbee. Starting Fall '07, I will be a student at Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in New Jersey -- I'm both excited and a bit nervous about that, but I do feel that the best experiences come out of the toughest challenges!

Sarah Alexander

Development Sociology (Grad, Matriculated Fall '06)

Mentor, Lincoln Orens Middle School (Spring)

Mentor, Broadway Middle School CyberCiv (Spring)

Program Evaluation Support (Spring)

My name is Sarah Alexander. I originally hail from the suburbs of Toronto, but have lived in the Ithaca area for a few years. When I’m not spending time at the Theory Center or working "in world," I like to spend time with my dog, play guitar or read books - preferably outdoors! I enjoy traveling and seeing other parts of the world and how people live in different places. I’m very interested in fair trade/trade justice and also work with a wonderful organization called United Students for Fair Trade.

Tara O'Connell

Applied Economics and Management '07

Mentor, Lincoln Orens Middle School (Fall)

Mentor, Broadway Middle School CyberCiv (Spring)

Mentor, Albert Hill Middle School (Spring)

I am a senior Applied Economics and Management major. On campus I am a teaching assistant for two courses: Marketing Strategy and Brand Management and Contemporary Topics in Applied Finance. I am also a founding brother of Delta Sigma Pi professional business fraternity, a member of the Society for Women in Business and a member of Alpha Phi Sorority. I like chocolate, working out and staying organized. I would love to travel around Europe some day. After graduation I plan to pursue a career in marketing or retail.

Vincent Chan

Mathematics / Computer Science '09

Program Development (Fall)

Mentor, Ernie Davis Middle School CyberCiv (Spring)

My name is Vincent Chan and I am currently a sophomore at Cornell University studying Mathematics and Computer Science. In my free time, I like to play the violin and ponder interesting problems or puzzles. I am also an ardent table tennis player.

Yi Chen

Electrical and Computer Engineering '08

Mentor, Ernie Davis Middle School CyberCiv (Fall)

My name is Yi Chen. I am a junior in the College of Engineering at Cornell University. I am an Electrical and Computer Engineering Major and possibly an Engineering Management Minor. I am from Bristol, Virginia. I will be one of the science mentors for the Chandler Discovery Academy program.