The Team

Jenna Ceraso

President

Hello! My name is Jenna, and I am a senior majoring in both Biological Engineering and Entomology, with a Business minor. This semester, I am a TA for the introductory Entomology class Insect Biology and also for Honeybees. In the past I have worked in Dr. Jung's bioinspired fluids lab and was the Business Lead on the Cornell University Biomedical Device project team. In my free time, I enjoy outdoor activities including snowboarding, mountain biking, climbing, and hiking. BEE Students-- we hope to see you at one of our Hive events!

Lily DuPlooy

Vice President

Hi all! My name is Lily, and I'm a senior in Biological Engineering from Tennessee. I am also a research advisor for the AguaClara project team and a member of the Reid Lab in CEE. I play the violin in the Cornell Open Orchestra and draw in my free time.

Melinna Andrade

Public Relations Officer

Hi, I'm Melinna! I am from El Paso, TX and I am majoring in Biological Engineering with a minor in Astrobiology. Outside of Hive, I am part of the Barstow Lab where I research genetically engineered microbes for biomining important metals and rare earth elements. In my free time I enjoy spending time with my dogs and oil painting!

Lyndsey Wright

Secretary

Hello! My name is Lyndsey Wright and I am from Phelps, NY. I am a senior studying biological engineering and I will be graduating in December 2024. Outside of Hive, I have been involved in research in the Biomaterial and Cell Therapy Lab, I am a CALS ambassador, and I am the Risk Management Chair of Alpha Omega Epsilon sorority.

Phoebe Christake

Web Designer

Hi, I'm Phoebe! I am from Long Island, NY and I am a senior Biological Engineering major with a Psychology minor. I research insulin delivery devices in the Biomaterials and Cell Therapy Lab. This semester, I am a TA for Heat and Mass Transfer and I the President of the club field hockey team.

Evelyn Chen

Treasurer

Hey everyone! My name is Evelyn, and I'm a sophomore majoring in Environmental Engineering. I am part of the Sparks Lab, where I am researching ecological applications of stable isotopes (more specifically, I am studying the role of lichens in atmospheric biomonitoring). In my spare time, I enjoy drawing, rowing, and playing (table) tennis.

Fiona Chen

Social Media Chair

Hi everyone, my name is Fiona and I am from New York City! I am a freshman in the Environmental Engineering major, and my main areas of interest are water/wastewater treatment and hydroponics. I also hope to work in a research lab in the future! In my free time, I love reading, drawing, and swimming.

Jeffrey Wang

Events Coordinator

Hello! I am Jeffrey. I am from Beijing, China, and I am a sophomore majoring in Environmental Engineering and Information Science, with a minor in Robotics. I love playing robots, and my research interests include bio-inspired engineering and system design. Since last year, I have worked in Charles' Research Lab in BEE on applying ecological networks to technological system design. In my free time, I love traveling and watching sports.