Our Alumni

Hello hello! My name is Freya and I was a neuroscience (neurobiology emphasis) and biochemistry minor here at the UofA that was involved in research with the NET Lab, Sonoran UCEDD Developmental Disabilities certificate, and summer internships. I also was and still am a CAPS Peer Counselor, as well as an inaugural member of the International Chief Science Officer Alumni Board. In undergrad, I participated in NSCSAS, the NSCS Ambassadors, and the Banner Patient Experience Internship. Since graduating, I have been completing my MS1 year with the College of Medicine - Tucson, and hope to become an Arizona pediatrician, and eventually a pediatric oncologist or pediatric immunologist. Feel free to reach out with any questions about undergraduate research or any pre-medicine related questions!

Hi, my name is Hanna Nkulu (she/her) and I graduated from the University of Arizona with a B.S. in Neuroscience and Cognitive Science (Neuroscience emphasis, Cognitive focus) with a minor in Chinese language. I was involved with NSCSAS all throughout undergrad, as an intern in my sophomore year and as social media director for my junior and senior year, active as treasurer and later, president of K7UAZ Amateur Radio Club in the college of engineering, and spent 3.5 years as an RA in Dr. Matt Grilli's Human Memory Lab in the department of Psychology. I applied for the Fulbright English Teaching Assistant program in my senior year and will be spending a gap year in Taiwan before beginning a Clinical Psychology PhD program (fall 2024 application cycle results pending...) My career goals are to have a research career as a neuropsychologist studying cognitive aging, dementia, and memory :D Feel free to reach out regarding internal and external research opportunities (REUs), what to do when you realize you no longer want to become a physician, applying for nationally competitive scholarships, or just general personal statement or application review !

Hello! My name is Cam and I served as NSCSAS President ('22-'23), Vice President ('21-'22), Co-Event Coordinator ('20-'21), and Member ('19-'23). My involvement with NSCS organizations (Ambassadors, Peer-Mentor Program, and Nu Rho Psi) gifted me a community of lifelong friends, mentors, and mentees that made my time as an undergraduate special. Since graduating in May 2023, I have worked as an emergency department technician at Valleywise Health Medical Center and as a private chess tutor (open game for any takers). I aspire to become a physician scientist and am currently applying to MD/PhD and MD programs. Please reach out with any questions about: any aforementioned NSCS organizations, general pre-med advice, University of Arizona EMS, Gothard Neuroscience Lab, College of Science Ambassadors, and minors in Spanish, EMS, or Biochemistry.

Hey! My name is Brandon Good! After being a board member for NSCSAS for 3 years, I graduated from the NSCS department in spring of 2023. I had a double major with Computer Science and in NSCS with an emphasis in Neurobiology and a minor in Biochemistry. I’m currently a grad student at U of A studying Computer Science while I work full time as a Software Engineer! My goal is to work for a medical tech or fitness tech company as a Software Engineer! On the side, I’ve been a photographer for about 4 years now and I also love working out, running and getting outside around Tucson!

Hi everyone! I’m Surya Fitzgerald, former NSCSAS secretary, and I graduated in 2023 with degrees in Neuroscience and Hispanic Linguistics. My hobbies include painting, drawing, playing piano, and exercising. While at the UofA I was not only involved in NSCSAS, but also was a part of the NET (Neuroscience of Emotion and Thought) lab at the UofA where I wrote a thesis on creativity and divergent thinking. Since graduating, I have spent time teaching English in Spain and traveling throughout parts of Europe and Asia. Having recently come back to the US, I am now job searching and considering graduate programs. I’d love to talk to any of you! Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or if any of what I said resonates with you:)

Hi friends! I'm Dorothy Tung, and I previously served on the NSCSAS executive board from 2019-2022. My most cherished memories of college include studying abroad in Greece and Italy, participating in the Honors Alternative Spring Break program in San Diego, and deepening relationships within Epic Movement and NSCSAS. I'm a Class of 2026 M.D. candidate at the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson pursuing the community service and global health distinction tracks. During my free time, I love nature walks, pickleball, exploring new restaurants, and spending time with family & friends. Feel free to ask me about the Honors Early Assurance Program (HEAP), pre-med/medical school, and local food recs!