2007-8 CU Student Staff

Adam Weber

Human Environment '09 (Grad)

CyberCiv Mentor, Ernie Davis Middle School (Spring)

CYFair Mentor, Spencer - Van Etten Middle School (Spring)

A first year grad student studying Human-Environment Relations in the College of Human Ecology, Adam is new to the Cornell community this year. Last spring, Adam graduated from Ithaca College with a B.A. in Psychology a hop, skip, and jump away on South Hill. He hails from Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, the son of Gary and Lorrie Weber. Some of Adam’s interests include reading, writing, learning to play the bass guitar, snowboarding, singing, sustainability, and spirituality. Adam is excited to be a new member of the scicenter and is looking forward to helping to change the virtual world.

Albert Ho

Electrical and Computer Engineering '07

CyberCiv Mentor, Broadway Middle School

SciFair Mentor, Lincoln Orens Middle School

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. Last updated fall '06.

Amanda Fried

Sociology '11

CyberCiv Mentor, Ernie Davis Middle School (Spring)

Hi, I’m Amanda Fried. I’m from Miami, FL and am a potential Sociology major in the College of Arts and Sciences at Cornell. I enjoy dancing, singing, and reading. I hope to go to graduate school after college.

Amy Braunz

Civil and Environmental Engineering '08

CYFair Mentor, Spencer - Van Etten Middle School (Spring)

I am a senior in Civil & Environmental Engineering with an emphasis in structures and a minor in Engineering Management. After I graduate I plan on traveling to possibly Asia or Europe and then I plan on working for Enclos Corporation in Los Angeles. I would also like to eventually earn my Masters in Management or Real Estate so I can successfully flip houses. In my free time I like to hike, ride bikes, and go to the beach.

Andrew Loewer

Economics '09

CyberCiv Mentor, Ernie Davis Middle School (Fall)

SciFair Mentor, Lincoln Orens Middle School (Fall)

CYFair Mentor, Spencer - Van Etten Middle School (Spring)

I am a junior majoring in economics and minoring in information science and education. I enjoy sailing, snowboarding, cars, computers, and photography and here on campus I participate in WVBR radio and the College Libertarians. I'm not fond of the Ithaca winters but do like Swedish Fish.

Austin Fan

Real Estate Finance '08

CyberCiv Mentor, Ernie Davis Middle School (Spring)

CyberCiv Mentor, Holy Family Intermediate (Spring)

I am a Senior in the Hotel School studying Real Estate Finance, and this will be my first semester as a SciFair mentor. I am originally from Atlanta, Georgia, and I enjoy skiing, tennis and traveling. Trying out new restaurants and learning how to play guitar are two of my goals this semester. After graduation this May, I will be moving to Los Angeles to work for Ernst & Young.

Brian Stilwell

Natural Resources, and Biology and Society '09

CyberCiv Mentor, Ernie Davis Middle School (Fall)

CyberCiv Mentor, Holy Family Intermediate (Fall)

I am a junior majoring in Natural Resources and Biology and Society. I’m from a town very close to Cornell called Lansing. I’m interested in conservation, education and public policy. I also love to sing, perform, sail, hike and play soccer.

Christina Reda

Business and Communications '09

CyberCiv Mentor, Ernie Davis Middle School (Fall)

CyberCiv Mentor, Holy Family Intermediate (Fall)

SciFair Mentor, Broadway Middle School (Fall)

CYFair Mentor, Ernie Davis Middle School (Spring)

SciFair Mentor, Lincoln Orens Middle School (Spring)

Hey everyone! My name is Christina Reda and I am a junior 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 you're interested in. I look forward to getting to know all of you!

Deeptha Umapathy

Public Affairs '08 (Grad)

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

CyberCiv Mentor, Ernie Davis Middle School (Spring)

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. Last updated fall '06.

Ebonie Greene

Independent Major '09

CyberCiv Mentor, Broadway Middle School

CyberCiv Mentor, Holy Family Intermediate

SciFair Mentor, Lincoln Orens Middle School (Fall)

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. Last updated fall '06.

Ida Lam

Nutritional Sciences '08

CyberCiv Mentor, Broadway Middle School

SciFair Mentor, Ernie Davis Middle School (Fall)

CyberCiv Mentor, Holy Family Intermediate (Spring)

CYFair Mentor, Broadway Middle School (Spring)

My name is Ida and I am a senior majoring in Nutritional Sciences and minoring in Food Sciences. I was born in Hong Kong and can speak Chinese. In my free time, I like to draw, play the piano, and sleep. I also take part in intramural volleyball at Cornell.

Ivan Mintchev

Operations Research '09

CyberCiv Mentor, Holy Family Intermediate

CyberCiv Mentor, Broadway Middle School (Fall)

CyberCiv Mentor, Ernie Davis Middle School (Spring)

CYFair Mentor, Ernie Davis 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. Last updated fall '06.

Vaikath Job

Math and Economics '10

CyberCiv Mentor, Ernie Davis Middle School (Fall)

SciFair Mentor, Ernie Davis Middle School (Fall)

CyberCiv Mentor, Broadway Middle School (Spring)

I am a sophomore majoring in Mathematics and Economics. I am from India and in fact, I did all my schooling there before coming to the United States for college. I love the outdoors and in fact, spent an entire week trekking in the Himalayas during my junior year in high school. I love listening to Jazz music and enjoy a game of squash from time to time.

Katerina De Vito

Italian and Science & Technology '09

CyberCiv Mentor, Holy Family Intermediate (Fall)

CyberCiv Mentor, Broadway Middle School (Spring)

I am a Science & Technology and an Italian major in the college of Arts and Sciences. On campus I am involved in EARs, Big Brother Big Sisters, Teatro Italiano, nutrition research and Greek life. I am from Connecticut and enjoy sailing, reading, theatre, and traveling.

Kelsey Ciarimboli

Operations Research '11

CyberCiv Mentor, Ernie Davis Middle School

My name is Kelsey Ciarimboli and I am an Operations Research and Industrial Engineering Major. My favorite thing to do is play softball. I am interested in going to law school after I graduate and becoming a cooperate lawyer.

Kimberley D.C. Schroder

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

CyberCiv Mentor, Holy Family Intermediate (Spring)

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.Last updated spring '07.

Matt Levey

Civil and Environmental Engineering '07 (Grad)

CyberCiv Mentor, Broadway Middle School (Fall)

CYFair Mentor, Ernie Davis Middle School (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. Last updated fall '06.

Natalie Pon

Biological Sciences '10

CyberCiv Mentor, Broadway Middle School (Spring)

CyberCiv Mentor, Ernie Davis Middle School (Spring)

CYFair Mentor, Broadway Middle School (Spring)

SciFair Mentor, Lincoln Orens Middle School (Spring)

My name is Natalie and this is my second semester as a SciFair mentor. I'm majoring in Biological Sciences concentrating in Physiology in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Cornell University. Aside from mentoring, I do research on anatomy in Cornell's College of Veterinary Medicine, am on the Cornell Women's Resource Center Advisory Board, and volunteer at Cayuga Medical Center. I love medicine and health, and I hope to one day become a heart surgeon. I'm from Dallas, Texas and when I'm not spending time with my family and friends, I enjoy reading, trying new restaurants, watching movies and TV shows, and surfing the internet.

Sara Liu

Operations Research '10

CyberCiv Mentor, Ernie Davis Middle School

Hi. I’m a sophomore planning to major in Operations Research Engineering and possibly minor in Computer Science, My current goal is to go into finance immediately after graduation, but I’m hoping to obtain a PhD at some point in my life. Oh, and a short-term goal? I want to learn how to juggle.

Tulsi Gaonkar

Philosophy '09

CyberCiv Mentor, Ernie Davis Middle School (Fall)

CyberCiv Mentor, Holy Family Intermediate (Fall)

SciFair Mentor, Lincoln Orens Middle School (Fall)

My name is Tulsi Gaonkar. I am a rising junior at Cornell University working towards a major in Philosophy and a minor in Inequality Studies. I grew up in Chicago and I love big cities but I adore Ithaca. In my free time I enjoy mentoring, playing music, dancing and reading. I hope to go into Law and Diplomacy some day.

Yun Lin

Electrical and Computer Engineering '08 (Grad)

CyberCiv Mentor, Ernie Davis Middle School (Fall)

SciFair Mentor, Broadway Middle School (Fall)

SciFair Mentor, Lincoln Orens Middle School (Spring)

My name is Yun Lin, a Chinese Master of Engineering student in the department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. I like to play soccer and badminton, and also travel around. It is nice to meet you all. Hope to have a great time with you.