The Team

I'm Melody, a senior studying Biology (Course 7). I enjoyed competing in Science Olympiad in Southern California, and a few of my favorite events were Designer Genes, Cell Biology, and Invasive Species! I've loved being able to give back to Science Olympiad, which made many meaningful memories for me. I'm also involved with the Asian Dance Team, Global Health Alliance, BrainTrust, and research. In my free time, I enjoy dance and playing with my cats.

Hi! I’m Amber, a sophomore majoring in Computer Science and Math (6-3 + 18), with specific interests in computational biology. I was Captain of Ward Melville Science Olympiad and competed in Science Olympiad for 4 years, where my favorite events were Anatomy & Physiology and Protein Modeling. I’ve also supervised A & P for BirdSO and SOLVI. In addition to MIT Scioly, I’m also a member of the MIT Asian Dance Team and Momentum AI, and am conducting a UROP on RNA splicing in the Burge Lab. In my free time, I enjoy binge-watching TV shows and playing Super Smash Bros.

I’m Rebecca, Class of 2024, and I’m studying biology (Course 7). My favorite SciOly event during high school was Disease Detectives. I competed in both Division B (Gelinas) and Division C (Ward Melville) and I got involved in MIT Science Olympiad because I want to give back to the organization that means so much to me and I loved my experience at the MIT Science Olympiad Invitationals. I am also involved with HMMT, BoSTEM, and ARCTAN.

Hey! I'm Anan, a senior studying course 5-7 (chemistry and biology). I'm from Massachusetts and competed for Westborough High School; my favorite events were Chem Lab and Materials Science. Outside of SciOly, I'm part of Leadership Training Institute (LTI) and the Chemistry Undergraduate Association. I enjoy lifting, sailing, and playing tennis in my free time.

Hi! I'm Elisa, and I am a sophomore at MIT majoring in Artificial Intelligence & Decision Making (Course 6-4). In high school, I was a Captain for the Chattahoochee HS Science Olympiad team in Georgia where I competed for 4 years. My favorite events were Forensics, Codebusters, and Chemistry Lab. Science Olympiad was a major part of my high school experience, and I am excited to contribute back to the community through the MIT SciOly! Outside of SciOly, I'm also involved with the MIT Biotech Group and MIT IEEE/ACM.

Hi! My name is Amber, and I'm currently a sophomore studying computer science (6-3). I'm from Southern California, where I competed for 3 years in high school as part of Troy's Science Olympiad team. My favorite events are definitely Codebusters and Experimental Design. In school, I'm involved in Asian Dance Team and Pistoling Club. Outside of class, I enjoy playing music (flute and erhu!), writing short stories, and exploring Boston!

Hi! I'm Tyler, a sophomore from Hawaii studying biological engineering (Course 20). Before MIT, I competed for Iolani where my favorite events were Astronomy, Cell Biology, and Protein Modeling. I'm also in Pi Lambda Phi and play tuba for MIT Wind Ensemble and the Video Game Orchestra. I also enjoy picking up new hobbies - last semester, I became SCUBA certified and learned how to solve a Rubix's Cube. In my spare time, I usually chase Derek Chen around to get help on homework.

I'm Arthur, a 2026 studying CS+Neuro (Course 6-9). In high school, I competed for Stuyvesant High School and my favorite events are A&P, Disease Detectives, and Water Quality. At MIT, I UROP with the Synthetic Neurobiology Group and am involved in MedLinks, Sport Taekwondo, and the Korean Cultural Association. In my free time, I enjoy bingeing K-dramas, hitting shuttlecocks, and drinking boba.

Hello! I'm Derek Chen, a sophomore majoring in computer science and biology. I competed for four years for Belmont High School in MA in many events. Some of my favorite events included Fossils (<3), Circuit Lab, Cell Biology, and Remote Sensing. Besides MIT Science Olympiad, I am also involved with HMMT, Traders@MIT, and dance.

Hi! I'm Inimai, a sophomore majoring in 6-2 (EECS) and minoring in 12 (Earth & Planetary Science). I competed in Science Olympiad since 7th grade and was the senior captain of Mission San Jose High School's teams. I specialize in Earth Science events; some of my favorites include Rocks & Minerals, Dynamic Planet, and Astronomy. Outside of SciOly, I am involved in the Bhangra dance team and Women in EECS. In my free time, I enjoy dancing, reading, and finding new specimens for my rock collection.

Hey, I'm Basil, a freshman without a major in mind! I competed on Troy's varsity SciOly team for four years, two of them as captain. I love ecology and ID events, though I've ended up doing all three chem events as well. Fun fact: I've done an event from every subject category in SciOly. I've helped run Troy Invite in the past, and if you've suffered through a Water Quality, Green Gen, Crime Busters, or Ornithology test, it might have been at my hands. Outside of SciOly, I like birdwatching, drawing, and singing musical theatre.

I'm Nik, a current sophomore from Chicago majoring in Course 3A with hopes to double in 12. I competed in Science Olympiad my 7th through 12th grade years, and my favorite events were Ornithology and Water Quality. Outside of SciOly and class, I'm on the MIT fencing team and you'll also find me hiking or baking depending on the weather!

I'm Hannah, a sophomore planning on studying Biological Engineering and minoring in Computer Science. In high school, I was the co-president of our Science Olympiad club, where my favorite part was the community and watching everyone work collaboratively on science. In the three years I did SciO, I have probably participated in more than 15 events! In my free time, I love taking film pictures, hiking and skiing.

Hi! I'm Angela, and I'm a sophomore from California studying Biological Engineering. I competed in SciOly for seven years, and I was president of Lynbrook High School's Science Olympiad Club. Some of my favorite events were Anatomy & Physiology, Herpetology, and Rocks & Minerals! Outside of classes, I dance way too much, dabble in digital art, and mentor with Amphibious Achievement.

i like frogs :)

Hello!! My name is Allison, and I’m a freshman from Hawaii planning to study… something fun that is still TBD! In high school I competed for ‘Iolani and most enjoyed Astronomy, Machines, and Circuit Lab (may they rest in peace). Outside of Sci Oly, I love baking with friends, writing, and generally engaging with the chaos and spontaneity of MIT.

Hi, I’m Heidi! I’m a freshman thinking about majoring in some combination of math and computer science, but still very undecided. In high school, I competed and captained for Belmont High School and my favorite event was Rocks and Minerals (<333). I also really enjoyed Codebusters, Write It Do It/CAD It, and Dynamic Planet. Outside of SciOly, I’m also involved with the Ohms (an a cappella group!), HMMT, and Asian Dance Team! In my free time, you can find me doing crosswords, imagining working out at the gym, and fully taking advantage of P/NR.

Hello! I’m Jonah, a freshman planning to major in Biology (7). While I competed for 7 years, most recently for duPont Manual HS, my favorite events were Anatomy, Cell Biology, Designer Genes, and Protein Modeling (come back ;-;). I’m excited to give back to the Scioly community by helping plan and craft questions for this competition! On campus, I am involved with Science Bowl, MIT ESP, and ACF. In my free time, you can find me folding (or half-folding) creations at Origami Club, frying eggs, or exploring the greenery around Boston!

Hi, I'm Ian, and I'm currently a senior studying course 3 and 6-14. I competed in Science Olympiad for all 4 years in high school in Northern California and joined the MIT Science Olympiad PC freshman year. My primary events as a competitor were Chemistry Lab, Forensics, and Materials Science. Outside of class, I enjoy playing poker, pool, and basketball.

Hi! I'm Olivia and I'm from New York City. I competed with Stuyvesant High School for three years; my favorite events were Geologic mapping <3 and Rocks & Minerals. Outside of classes, I enjoy archery, trying out new cafes, and videography.

Hi! I'm Annabel and I'm a freshman from SoCal interested in studying Bioengineering (Course 20). I've competed in Science Olympiad for 4 years in both Div B (Sierra Vista) and Div C (Northwood), where I served as team captain. My favorite events are Cell Biology, Green Gen, and A&P. (Although an honorable mention goes to Detector Building.) I'm also a part of ADT, HackMed, and Biotech Group, and I like to cafe-hop, listen to new music, and solve crosswords.

Hi everyone! I'm Renee, a sophomore majoring in Biology (course 7) with a minor in finance. I competed in Division C Science Olympiad in Los Angeles for all 4 years of high school. My favorite events were Designer Genes, Cell Biology, and Anatomy and Physiology. Currently, I am currently working on a UROP studying cancer metabolism! Outside of school, I love to run, workout at the gym, and bake!

I'm Maggie, a sophomore studying Mathematics with Computer Science. I'm from Columbia, MO, where I competed for Rock Bridge High School. My favorite events were Sounds of Music, Dynamic Planet, and Write it Do it. Aside from SciOly, I'm also involved in Club Tennis, HackMIT, and Alpha Chi Omega. In my free time, I enjoy reading, picnics, and walks!

Hey! I’m Andrew, a freshman from New Jersey studying course 20 (biological engineering). I competed for West Windsor-Plainsboro High School South for four years, where my favorite events were Designer Genes, Cell Biology, and Water Quality. Outside of class, I’m involved in Club Tennis and Science Bowl. In my free time, I enjoy hiking, listening to music, and watching baseball.

Hi! I'm Nten, an MEng studying Computer Science and Molecular Biology (Course 6-7) and Mathematics (Course 18). I'm from New York, NY where I competed for Stuyvesant High School. My favorite events are Disease Detectives and Anatomy and Physiology. I am currently working on a UROP where I study spatial transcriptomics. In my free time, I like puzzle hunts, rock climbing, and playing board games.

I'm Jansen, a sophomore studying Computer Science (6-3). I'm from Long Island, New York, where I competed for the Great Neck South High School Science Olympiad Team (Div C). My favorite events were definitely Trajectory, Detector Building, and Disease Detectives. Besides working on my UROP at MIT, I am also involved with HackMIT and Next Sing. In my free time, I like to bike and spend time with my friends.

I'm Hailey, a freshman studying Computer Science (Course 6-3). I competed in Division C Science Olympiad in Fairfax, VA for 3 years of high school. My favorite events were Codebusters and Detector Building. Outside of SciOly, I'm currently working on a Computational Biology UROP as well as a mobile app startup. In my free time, I enjoy exploring nature, reading, playing tennis, and listening to Taylor Swift.

Hey! I'm Annie, a freshman interested in math & cs. I competed and captained for Acton Boxborough SciOly for 4 years, where my favorite event was forensics (but I also love codebusters). Outside SciOly, I'm in HackMIT and Poker Club Committee.