The Team

Hi! I'm Amber, a junior studying Computer Science (Course 6-3) and Math (18). I was captain of Ward Melville Science Olympiad in high school and my favorite events included Anatomy & Physiology, Protein Modeling, Cell Bio, and Codebusters. Although I'm a CS and math major now, I still love biology :D. In my free time, I enjoy dancing! I'm president of MissBehavior (a dance team for women and non-binary individuals) and a member of MIT Asian Dance Team.

Hello! I'm Derek Chen, a junior majoring in computer science and biology. I competed for four years for Belmont High School in MA. 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 and Traders@MIT. I'm really excited to be co-directing MIT SciOly for this year!

Hi! I'm Elisa, a junior 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, and 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 co-president of MIT IEEE/ACM, and I do healthcare AI research. In my free time, I enjoy painting, reading, and baking.

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.

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.

Hi! I'm Richard, a first year planning on studying chemistry and biology (course 5-7). In high school, I was a captain for Belmont, MA where my favorite events included A&P, Chem Lab, and Fermi Questions. In my free time, I enjoy watching movies, mixing condiments, and planning trips and outings. Throughout my experience competing in Scioly, I appreciated the opportunity to make new friends, learn new things, and share lots of memories, and I'm excited to keep contributing to this community!

Hey! I'm Wendy, a freshman thinking about studying Chemistry & Biology (Course 5-7). I was captain of LASA's Science Olympiad team in Texas and competed for three years in high school. My favorite events were Chemistry Lab, Environmental Chemistry, and Dynamic Planet. I'm also involved in Club Tennis, Impact@MIT, and Engineers Without Borders. In my free time, I enjoy checking my farm on Hay Day, cafe-hopping, and thrifting.

I'm Phoenix, a sophomore studying Computer Science (Course 6-4). I enjoyed competing in Texas, and some of my favorite events were Hovercraft, Optics, and Chemistry Lab! Science Olympiad has been a huge part of my life, and I'm glad to be able to continue being a part of the community into college. In my free time, I enjoy playing frisbee, cooking for my suitemates, and singing in MIT's choirs.

heyheyhey, I’m Heidi! I’m a sophomore in some combination of 6-4, 12, and 18. In high school, I competed and captained for Belmont High School -- 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 floor chair for Conner 3 and I'm also involved with the Ohms (an a cappella group!) In my free time, you can find me doing the Squaredle, painting, and lamenting the loss of P/NR.

I'm Nik, a current junior from Chicago majoring in Course 3A with a concentration in geoengineering. 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!

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.

Hi everyone! My name is Eleni. I am a freshman planning to pursue Mechanical Engineering (Course 2). At heart, I am a true builder. My favorite event is Ping Pong Parachute followed closely by Scrambler, Gravity Vehicle, and Trajectory. Having competed in Science Olympiad since 5th grade, it is a community and an experience I hold very dear. I am extremely grateful and eager to be on the other side of the competition, working to bring Scioly to all of you! Cheez-Its are superior to Goldfish, I love Disney, and ducks are my favorite animal!

I'm Alana, a junior studying course 9 (Computation and Cognition). My favorite Science Olympiad events were Fossils, Forensics, and Anatomy and Physiology. I really enjoyed volunteering for the MIT scioly tournament for the past two years and cannot wait to work with the rest of the planning committee this year. On campus, I'm also involved in Pi Phi and bioengineering research. I enjoy listening to music, lifting, and going on walks.

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.

Hello! I’m Jonah, a sophomore majoring in Biological Engineering (Course 20). I competed for duPont Manual HS and my favorite events were Anatomy, Designer Genes, and Protein Modeling. Scioly was the bedrock of my high school years, so I’m excited to give back at MIT! On campus, you can also find me culturing bacteria in the BioMaker Space, studying kinases, and waiting in a stir fry line. Off campus, I’m likely slurping ramen with friends, on the Green Line, or attempting to grind in Boston Public Library!

I'm Stephanie, a freshman studying something in computer science (Course 6). I loved competing in the high school and middle school SciOly divisions in the Chicago suburbs, and my favorite events were Forensics and Chem Lab. I'm excited to be a part of the Science Olympiad planning team this year. I'm also involved with MITSO and CelloWorld(). In my free time, I like listening to music, taking riverside walks, and planning out fun things to do with my friends!

Hi! I'm Keona, a freshman from Arizona planning to major in biological engineering (course 20). I was co-president of University High School's Science Olympiad team where I competed for four years. My favorite events were Designer Genes, Codebusters, and Anatomy & Physiology. Outside of Science Olympiad, I am also involved in ADT and M(IT)^2. In my free time, I love crocheting, drawing, dancing, and drinking lots of boba!

Hi! I'm Vivian, a freshman interested in studying courses 6 and 14. I'm from Southern California and was a captain and competitor for Canyon Crest Academy's Science Olympiad team throughout high school. Some of my favorite events are Codebusters, Write it Do it, and Fermi Questions (yay inquiry!!). Outside of Scioly and school, I spend my time playing guitar, watching Friends, eating noodles and pasta, and exploring Boston!

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 sophomore from SoCal 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 MIT Hacking Medicine, Capital Partners, ADT, and Biotech Group, and I like to cafe-hop, attempt to reconnect with nature, and nap.

Hi! I'm Michael, a freshman studying Physics and Computer Science (Course 6 & 8). I was a captain for the Science Olympiad team in Belmont, MA during high school and enjoyed competing in Optics, Codebusters, and Dynamic Planet. I look forward to planning and writing for Science Olympiad competitions during college! In my free time, I like to play tennis, practice taekwondo and chill with my cats.

Hey! I’m Amy, and I’m planning on studying electrical engineering (course 6)! I competed in SciOly for 6 years, and in high school I was a captain for duPont Manual SciOly! My favorite events were Dynamic Planet and Remote Sensing. Outside of SciOly, I am part of SEVT, and I like to do photography, birdwatch, and write stories!

I'm Annabelle, a freshman from Illinois planning on studying Course 7! I competed in Science Olympiad for 7 years and am excited to continue doing SciOly at MIT. My favorite events were Ornithology and Microbe Mission and my least favorite events were Detector Building and Fossils (never again…). I'm also a member of Quiz Bowl and spend my free time crying over Psets, FaceTiming my cat, "pickling rats," and going through severe Science Olympiad withdrawal.

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 everyone! My name's Smruti and I'm planning on studying something in Course 6 (Computer Science), but still too early to tell. I competed for Enloe Science Olympiad in NC all 4 years and am so excited to be on planning committee! My favorite events are Water Quality, Codebusters, and Experimental Design. Outside of SciOly, I'm in involved in the orchestra, MIT Tech Consulting, and MIT Entrepreneurship Club. In my free time, I enjoy dancing, watching TV, reading, and playing volleyball.

I'm Yolanda, a freshman interested in Course 6-9 (Computation and Cognition). I was part of Science Olympiad throughout high school and competed in events such as Disease Detectives, Anatomy, Codebusters, and Write It Do It. I've had a fantastic time competing as well as helping out with tournaments to give back to the community! In my free time, I enjoy practicing archery and volunteering as an ESL tutor.