2026 Organizing Committee
Dr. Hwayeon Ryu |
Dr. Efrain Rivera-Serrano |
Associate Professor of Mathematics at Elon University
Dr. Ryu's research interests are focused on mathematical modeling and analysis of dynamical systems arising from other disciplines, like systems biology, neuroscience, epidemiology, or sociology. |
Assistant Professor of Biology at Elon University
Dr. Rivera-Serrano uses molecular and biochemical approaches to investigate how viruses interact with host cells during infection and how these interactions can be harnessed for therapeutic benefit. Lab website: https://riveraserranolab.com/ |
Elise Butterbach
Junior at Elon University
Organizing Committee Leader Majoring in Biomedical Engineering Minor in Mathematics [email protected] |
Alana Denby
Sophomore at Elon University
Panel Committee Majoring in Biology — Foundations for Medical Science Minor in Neuroscience [email protected] |
Maria Skiedziel
Sophomore at Elon University
Organizing Committee Majoring in Biochemistry Minor in Neuroscience [email protected] |
Katherine Johnson
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Zoe Kinnard
Sophomore at Elon University
Communication Committee Majoring in Chemistry Minor in Theatre Arts [email protected] |
Kendall Lewis
Sophomore at Elon University
Communication Committee Majoring in Biochemistry, Mathematics [email protected] |
Lauren Horton
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Jordyne Lewis
Sophomore at Elon University
Technology Committee Majoring in Economic Consulting, Data Analytics Minor in Statistics [email protected] |
Lane Merrill
Junior at Elon University
Technology Committee Majoring in Statistics, Data Analytics Minors in Geographic Information Systems, Museum Studies & Public History [email protected] |
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Ryan Papaioannou
Sophomore at Elon University
Communication Committee Majoring in Statistics, Applied Mathematics Minor in Geographic Information Systems, Computer Science rpapaioannou@elon.edu |
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Our History
Madison Arnel
IRIS Founder |
Madison Arnel founded IRIS in 2017 as a way to bridge the gap between STEM and STEM-related fields, providing the opportunity for undergraduates to present and learn about research, and broadening the STEM community at Wake Forest and beyond. With the vision of celebrating the rich progress cross-disciplinary interactions have to offer, her goal was for attendees to open their minds and break the barriers that margin STEM fields.
Since her IRIS endeavors, Madison has graduated from Wake Forest University and is currently pursuing her dream of applying to medical school in her home state of South Carolina. Her ultimate dream is to serve communities as a physician, compassionate leader, and mentor. |
