Science FUNdamentals
James Stewart
President
president@sciencefundamentals.org
​Hi! I'm James and I am a new Masters student studying cell biology in fruit flies. This is my third year with Science FUNdamentals and I love helping kids learn more about science!
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Mahera Noor
Vice President
vicepresident@sciencefundamentals.org
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Hi! I'm Mahera and I'm a second year nursing student. I was lucky enough to find my passion in elementary school. Through Science Fundamentals I hope to help kids have a similar experience and discover if they have a passion of science. When I'm not doing school related work, I can be mostly found reading cozy fantasies or watching a good drama
Kiara Menon
External Director
external@sciencefundamentals.org
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Hey! I’m Kiara and I’m the External Director for Science FUNdamentals for the 2024-2025 academic year. I love sharing the joys of science with young kids so I’m really excited for what this year has in store for us!
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Amanda Petti
Volunteer Director
volunteer@sciencefundamentals.org
Hello hello! My name is Amanda and I am in my fourth and final year of Physiology! This will also be my fourth year with Science Fundamentals. I am thrilled to be your Volunteer Director for the 2024-2025 school year. In my free time you can find me watching RuPaul’s Drag Race, playing with my cat or breaking into a spontaneous musical number. I cannot wait to share a year full of fun, curiosity and learning with you all.
Andrea Zhao
FUNday Director
funday@sciencefundamentals.org
I’m Andrea and I’ll be going into my third year of neuroscience! I’m stoked to be working alongside an incredible team as we bring FUNday 2025 to life. I’d like to think that we’re the modern, more caffeinated Knights of the Round Table, defenders of scientific cheer. Our mortal enemies are probably deadlines..
Thomas Wu
Co-FUNday Director
funday@sciencefundamentals.org
Ello, my name is Thomas! I’m going into my second year of Chemistry Honors. I’m so excited to get started on this year with SciFun. As someone who always wanted more opportunities to learn science related things when I was younger, SciFun’s message really resonates with me. In my free time, I enjoy gaming, listening to music and exercising (whether that means hitting the gym or going bouldering)!
Valerie Ho
FUNday Activities Director
fundayactivities@sciencefundamentals.org
Hi! My name is Valerie and I'm a second-year Neuroscience student. This will be my second year with SciFUN and I can't wait to create many more new and interesting demos to share the love of science with kids of all ages! In my free time, I love to binge-watch a good drama or anime or if I really have the time, go skiing.
Jennifer Van Petten
General Activities Director
generalactivities@sciencefundamentals.org
Hi! I’m Jenn and I am in my fourth year of biological sciences. This will be my third year with SciFun and I am really excited to create and improve our demos for elementary students around our city! In my free time I like to play soccer, do crafts or watch a good TV show!
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Arshjot Benipal
Finance Director
finance@sciencefundamentals.org
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Hi! I’m Arshjot, and I am a third year Physiology Honors student. This is my second year with SciFUN and I am so excited to be this year’s Finance Director! I look forward to working alongside our amazing team to have another great year and spread our love of science to elementary students across the city! In my free time, I love to watch movies and hang out with my friends.
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Sarvenaz
Forghanirad
Fundraising Director
fundraising@sciencefundamentals.org
Hi! My name is Sarvenaz and I am a third year Psychology student. I am excited to start this new chapter as Fundraising Director for Science FUNdamentals. I spend almost all of my free time teaching kids martial arts and playing a string instrument!​
