Previous ProHealth Undergraduate Researchers

NSF ProHealth Site Alumni

2016

Grace Bastin

Grace Bastin

2016 REU

  • University: Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis
  • Major: Informatics
  • Minor: English
  • Graduation Year: 2019
  • Website:https://gracebastin.wordpress.com/
  • Project: Matching for Support: A Scenario-Based Design on Creating a Platform for the Rare Disease Population
  • Mentors: Professor Patrick Shih and Fernando Maestro
    Poster Paper Blog
Anne Effron

Anne Effron

2016 REU

  • University: Indiana University Bloomington
  • Major: Informatics
  • Minor: Biology
  • Graduation Year: 2019
  • Website: https://anneffron.wordpress.com/
  • Project: Let me Know if You Need Anything: Support Reality for New Mothers
  • Mentors: Professor Katie Siek and Annu Prabhakar
Poster Paper Blog
Alexander Hayes

Alexander Hayes

2016 REU

  • University: Indiana University Bloomington
  • Major: Computer Science
  • Minor: Security
  • Graduation Year: 2017 (Currently: PhD Student at UT Dallas)
  • Website: http://batflyer.net/
  • Project: Predicting Drug-Drug Interactions from Text using NLP and Privileged Information
  • Mentors: Professor Sriraam Natarajan and Devendra Singh Dhami
    Poster Paper Blog
Jonique Henry

Jonique Henry

2016 REU

  • University: Queensborough Community College
  • Major: Computer Information Systems
  • Graduation Year: 2019
  • Project: Predicting Data Leaks in Health Apps
  • Mentors: Professor Raquel Hill and Mohsen Sayyadiharikandeh
    Poster Paper Blog
Shayan Khokhar

Shayan Khokhar

REU 2016

  • University: Indiana University Bloomington
  • Major: Computer Science
  • Graduation Year: 2018 (Signed with Amazon)
  • Project: Wireless Knee Brace for High Impact Physical Activity
  • Mentors: Professor Katie Siek
    Poster Paper Blog
Aislinn McAvoy

Aislinn McAvoy

2016 REU

  • University: Valparaiso University
  • Majors: Computer Engineering and German
  • Graduation Year: 2018
  • Website: aislinnmcavoy.wixsite.com/mysite
  • Project: Detecting Stress in Pregnant Women and New Mothers
  • Mentors: Professor Kay Connelly and Majdah Alsheri
Poster Paper Blog
Devon Mensching

Devon Mensching

2016 REU

  • University: DePauw University
  • Majors: Computer Science and Mathematics
  • Minor: Philosophy
  • Graduation Year: 2017 (Currently: IBM Watson)
  • Website: https://devonmensching.wordpress.com
  • Project: Detecting Stress in Pregnant Women and New Mothers
  • Mentors: Professor Kay Connelly and Majdah Alsheri
Poster Paper Blog
Joshua Mwandu

Joshua Mwandu

2016 REU

  • University: University of Mary Washington
  • Majors: Computer Science and Mathematics
  • Minor: Data Science
  • Graduation Year: 2017 (Currently: Graduate Student at Syracuse University)
  • Project: Predicting Data Leaks in Health Apps
  • Mentors: Professor Raquel Hill and Mohsen Sayyadiharikandeh
    Poster Paper Blog
Vanessa Pereira

Vanessa Pereira

2016 REU

  • University: Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis
  • Major: Informatics
  • Minor: Business
  • Graduation Year: 2019
  • Website: vanessaapereira.wordpress.com
  • Project: Matching for Support: A Scenario-Based Design on Creating a Platform for the Rare Disease Population
  • Mentors: Professor Patrick Shih and Fernando Maestro
    Poster Paper Blog
Olivia Richards

Olivia Richards

2016 REU

  • University: Pennsylvania State University
  • Major: Mathematics
  • Graduation Year: 2019
  • Website: psutea.wix.com/olivia
  • Project: Empowering Older Adult Creative Groups Using Maker Technolog
  • Mentors: Professor Katie Siek and Ben Jelen
    Poster Paper Blog
Samantha Whitman

Samantha Whitman

2016 REU

  • University: Arizona State University
  • Major: Health Sciences (Health Policy)
  • Graduation Year: 2017 (Currently: PhD student at ASU)
  • Website: samwhitman.wix.com/home
  • Project: Empowering Older Adult Creative Groups Using Maker Technolog
  • Mentors: Professor Katie Siek and Ben Jelen
    Poster Paper Blog
Savannah Smith

Savannah Smith

2016 REU

  • University: Valparaiso University
  • Major: Computer Engineering
  • Graduation Year: 2018
  • Website: https://savannahkimbree.wordpress.com/
  • Project: Predicting Drug-Drug Interactions from Text using NLP and Privileged Information
  • Mentors: Professor Sriraam Natarajan and Devendra Singh Dhami
    Poster Paper Blog

2017

Ujjwal Baskota

Ujjwal Baskota

2017 REU

  • University: Jackson State University
  • Major: Computer Science
  • Minor: Economics
  • Graduation Year: 2019
  • Website: https://madalmandal97.wixsite.com/ujjwal
  • Project: Studying the Way People Rate their Physicians Online
  • Mentors: Professor Katie Siek and Professor Jen Mankoff
    Poster Paper Blog Video
Gabrielle Cantor

Gabrielle Cantor

2017 REU

  • University: Indiana University Bloomington
  • Major: Intelligent Systems Engineering
  • Minor: Urban Planning and Community Development
  • Graduation Year: 2020
  • Website: http://gcantor9.wixsite.com/gabriellecantor
  • Project: Discordant Chronic Comorbidities
  • Mentors: Professor Patrick Shih, Professor James Clawson, Professor Kay Connelly, and Tom Ongwere
    Poster Paper Blog Video
Ciabhan Connelly

Ciabhan Connelly

2017 REU

  • University: Indiana University Bloomington
  • Major: Political Science
  • Minor: Computer Science and French
  • Graduation Year: 2020
  • Website: https://ciabhanconnelly.com/
  • Project: ARC Method Blueprint
  • Mentors: Professor Patrick Shih and Fernando Maestro
    Poster Paper Blog Video
Julia Dunbar

Julia Dunbar

2017 REU

  • University: Siena College
  • Major: Computer Science
  • Minor: Cognitive Science
  • Graduation Year: 2018 (PhD student at University of Washington)
  • Website: https://jc19dunb.wixsite.com/juliadunbar
  • Project: ARC Method Blueprint
  • Mentors: Professor Patrick Shih and Fernando Maestro
    Poster Paper Blog Video
Anne Freeman

Anne Freeman

2017 REU

Max Girard

Max Girard

2017 REU

  • University: Simmons College
  • Major: Computer Science
  • Minor: English
  • Graduation Year: 2018
  • Website: https://maxmgirard.wixsite.com/home
  • Project:Technology as an Effective Tool for Grief
  • Mentors: Professor Patrick Shih, Professor James Clawson, and Anna Baglione
    Poster Paper Blog Video
Rob Long

Rob Long

2017 REU

  • University: DePauw University
  • Major: Computer Science
  • Minor: Religious Studies
  • Graduation Year: 2018 (Graduate student at IU Bloomington)
  • Website: robertlongpersonalwebsite.wordpress.com
  • Project: Bayesian Network Data for Cardiovascular Learning
  • Mentors: Professor Sriraam Natarajan and Nandini Ramanan
    Poster Paper Blog Video
Mina Narayanan

Mina Narayanan

2017 REU

  • University: Auburn University
  • Major: Computer Science
  • Graduation Year: 2019
  • Website: https://minamjn.wixsite.com/minaraya
  • Project: Empowering Older Adult Crafters to Electronically Enhance Artifacts
  • Mentors: Professor Katie Siek and Ben Jelen
    Poster Paper Blog Video
Meagan N. Price

Meagan N. Price

2017 REU

Sergio Ramirez Martin

Sergio Ramirez Martin

2017 REU

  • University: Transylvania University
  • Major: Computer Science, Mathematics, and Physics
  • Graduation Year: 2018 (PhD student at Carnegie Mellon University)
  • Website: https://sergiormrz560.wixsite.com/sergioramirezmartin
  • Project: Discordant Chronic Comorbidities
  • Mentors: Professor Patrick Shih, Professor James Clawson, Professor Kay Connelly, and Tom Ongwere
    Poster Paper Blog Video
Kate Sanders

Kate Sanders

2017 REU

2018

Carla Cobb

Carla Cobb

2018 REU

  • University: DePauw University
  • Major: Sociology
  • Minor: Global Health, Computer Science
  • Graduation Year: 2020
  • Website: https://carlacobb2020.wixsite.com/carlacobb
  • Project: Exploring the Miscarriage Experience of Women
  • Mentors: Prof. Katie Siek and Cassie Kresnye
    Poster Paper Blog Video
Eugene Malcolm Cox

Eugene Malcolm Cox

2018 REU

  • University: California State University, Dominguez HIlls
  • Major: Psychology
  • Minor: Information Systems
  • Graduation Year: 2019
  • Project: HomeSHARE ProHealth 2018
  • Mentors: Prof. Kay Connelly, Prof. Katie Siek, and Haley Molchan
    Poster Paper Blog Video
Flannery Currin

Flannery Currin

2018 REU

  • University: Earlham College
  • Major: Computer Science, Psychology
  • Minor: Computer Science and French
  • Graduation Year: 2019
  • Website: http://flanneryhopecurrin.com
  • Project: Give me a break
  • Mentors: Professor Patrick Shih and Aehong Min
    Poster Paper Blog Video
Fara Fadamiro

Fara Fadamiro

2018 SROC (SICE Affiliate)

  • University: Auburn University
  • Major: Information Systems Management
  • Graduation Year: 2019
  • Project: Privacy Ideation Cards
  • Mentors: Prof. Sameer Patil
    Poster Paper Blog Video
Briana Hollins

Briana Hollins

2018 REU

  • University: Indiana University
  • Major: Geo-Informatics
  • Graduation Year: 2021
  • Project: Exploring the Miscarriage Experience of Women
  • Mentors: Prof. Katie Siek and Cassie Kresnye
    Poster Paper Blog Video
Hanifa Hotelwala

Hanifa Hotelwala

2018 REU

  • University: DePauw University
  • Major: Computer Science
  • Graduation Year: 2019
  • Website: http://www.hhotelwala.com
  • Project: HomeSHARE ProHealth 2018
  • Mentors: Prof. Kay Connelly, Prof. Katie Siek, and Haley Molchan
    Poster Paper Blog Video
Emmanuel Klutse

Emmanuel Klutse

2018 SROC (SICE Affiliate)

  • University: Tougaloo College
  • Major: Computer Science
  • Graduation Year: 2021
  • Website: https://emklutse.wixsite.com/mysite
  • Project: Computer Vision Algorithms for Microchips
  • Mentors: Prof. David Crandall and Sven Bambach
    Poster Paper Blog Video
Susan Monsey

Susan Monsey

2018 REU

  • University: Indiana University
  • Major: Computer Science
  • Graduation Year: 2020
  • Website: http://www.susanmonsey.com
  • Project: Investigating Environmental Sensing for Health and Wellness
  • Mentors: Prof. Dana Habeeb
    Poster Paper Blog Video
Gerald Pineda

Gerald Pineda

2018 SROC (SICE Affiliate)

  • University: DePauw University
  • Major: Computer Science
  • Graduation Year: 2020
  • Project: Computer Vision Algorithms for Microchips
  • Mentors: Prof. David Crandall and Sven Bambach
    Poster Paper Blog Video
Kiarra Pratchett

Kiarra Pratchett

2018 REU

  • University: Tougaloo College
  • Major: Informatics (Cognate in Public Health)
  • Minor: Security
  • Graduation Year: 2020
  • Website: https://kpratche.wixsite.com/kpratchett
  • Project: Investigating Environmental Sensing for Health and Wellness
  • Mentors: Prof. Dana Habeeb
    Poster Paper Blog Video
Gustavo Razo

Gustavo Razo

2018 REU

  • University: University of California, Merced
  • Major: Applied Mathematics, emphasis on Computer Science
  • Minor: Natural Sciences Education
  • Graduation Year: 2019
  • Website: https://www.gustavorazo.com/
  • Project: Give me a break
  • Mentors: Prof. Patrick Shih and Aehong Min
    Poster Paper Blog Video
Michael Saganich

Michael Saganich

2018 REU

  • University: Georgetown University
  • Major: Computer Science, Economics
  • Graduation Year: 2021
  • Website: https://msaganich10.wixsite.com/profile
  • Project: “Epiphany”: Mobile Application Intervention for Capturing the Motherhood Experience
  • Mentors: Prof. James Clawson and Arash Zakeresfahani
    Poster Paper Blog Video
Sheraya Smith

Sheraya Smith

2018 REU

2019

Muhammad Asghar

Muhammad Asghar

2019 REU

  • University: CUNY – Lehman College
  • Major: Computer Science and Math
  • Graduation Year: 2020
  • Project: Developing a Test Set of Multidirectional Sounds
  • Mentors: Prof. Donald Williamson and Khandokar Nayem
      Paper    
Tahj Dosso

Tahj Dosso

2019 REU

  • University: Depauw University
  • Major: Computer Science
  • Minor: Philosophy
  • Graduation Year: 2021
  • Project: Intergenerational meal sharing
  • Mentors: Prof. Christina Chung, and Aswati (Ash) Panicker
      Paper    
Abbie Guest

Abbie Guest

2019 REU

  • University: Indiana University
  • Major: Informatics
  • Minor: Medical Science, Computer Science, Human Centered Computing
  • Graduation Year: 2020
  • Project:Technology Needs of Rural Older Adults
  • Mentors: Prof. Kay Connelly and Novia Nurain
      Paper    
Madison Hallowell

Madison Hallowell

2019 REU

  • University: Bates College
  • Major: Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Graduation Year: 2020
  • Project:Developing a Toolkit for Older Adults to Check In With Eachother
  • Mentors: Prof. Katie Siek and Ben Jelen
      Paper    
Hoa Nguyen

Hoa Nguyen

2019 REU

  • University: Merced University
  • Major: Computer Science
  • Graduation Year: 2020
  • Project: Nutrition Vision Recognition
  • Mentors: Prof. David Crandall and Violet Xiang
      Paper    
Daniel Quintans

Daniel Quintans

2019 REU

  • University: Swarthmore College
  • Major: Computer Science and Engineering
  • Graduation Year: 2021
  • Project: Developing a Test Set of Multidirectional Sounds
  • Mentors: Prof. Donald Williamson and Khandokar Nayem
      Paper    
Alejandra Ramos

Alejandra Ramos

2019 REU

  • University: Case Western Reserve University
  • Major: Computer Engineering
  • Graduation Year: 2022
  • Project: Nutrition Vision Recognition
  • Mentors: Prof. David Crandall and Violet Xiang
      Paper    
Adileah Smith

Adileah Smith

2019 REU

  • University: University of Indianapolis
  • Major: Computer Science
  • Graduation Year: 2021
  • Project: Developing a Toolkit for Older Adults to Check In With Eachother
  • Mentors: Prof. Katie Siek and Ben Jelen
      Paper    
Giselle Villegas

Giselle Villegas

2019 REU

  • University: DePauw University
  • Major: Computer Science and Spanish
  • Graduation Year: 2020
  • Project: Technology Needs of Rural Older Adults
  • Mentors: Prof. Kay Connelly and Novia Nurain
      Paper    
Monika Worwa

Monika Worwa

2019 REU

  • University: DePauw University
  • Major: Computer Science
  • Minor: Mathematics, Education Studies
  • Graduation Year: 2020
  • Project: Intergenerational meal sharing
  • Mentors: Prof. Christina Chung and Aswati (Ash) Panicker
      Paper    

2022

Hamzeh Ahmadi

Hamzeh Ahmadi

2022 REU

Christopher Eustace

Christopher Eustace

2022 REU

Raya Haghverdi

Raya Haghverdi

2022 REU

Sophia Hawks

Sophia Hawks

2022 REU

Anna Heintzman

Anna Heintzman

2022 REU

Michaela Krawczyk

Michaela Krawczyk

2022 REU

Brandon Liu

Brandon Liu

2022 REU

Emily Rhoades

Emily Rhoades

2022 REU

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