Current CU Student Staff

Amanda Fried

Sociology '11

SciFair Mentor, Ernie Davis Middle School (Fall)

SciFair Mentor, Lincoln Orens Middle School (Fall)

Hi, I’m Amanda Fried. I’m from Miami, FL and am a potential Sociology major in the College of Arts and Sciences at Cornell. I enjoy dancing, singing, and reading. I hope to go to graduate school after college. Last updated spring '08.

Andrew Loewer

Economics '09

CyberCiv Helpdesk Mentor

SciFair Mentor, Lincoln Orens Middle School

I am a senior majoring in economics and minoring in information science and education. I enjoy sailing, snowboarding, cars, computers, and photography and here on campus I participate in WVBR radio and the College Libertarians. I'm not fond of the Ithaca winters but do like Swedish Fish.

Brian Stilwell

Natural Resources, and Biology and Society '09

CyberCiv Helpdesk Mentor

SciFair Mentor, Lincoln Orens Middle School (Spring)

Hello, my name's Brian Stilwell and I'm a senior at Cornell this year. As a student, I am double majoring in Natural Resources and Biology & Society. My academic interests lie, primarily, in the fields environmental policy, biological research and education. When I'm not studying, you can usually find me either singing in my a cappella group "Last Call" or playing soccer. In addition, I love to be outside and can often be found hiking, boating or lounging about.

Chris Cunningham

Mathematics (Grad) '12

SciFair Mentor, Lincoln Orens Middle School (Fall)

I am a second-year graduate student in Mathematics at Cornell. I’m originally from Michigan and you can usually find me playing games or playing with computers when I’m not dealing with Math. If it’s warm out, I’ll be playing tennis or soccer.

Christina Reda

Business and Communications '09

CyberCiv Helpdesk Mentor (Spring)

Hey everyone! My name is Christina Reda and I am a senior at Cornell University studying Business and Media Communications. I'm from New York City and I love drawing, painting, and anything art-related. I also love movies (especially Disney) and swimming. Feel free to talk to me about these things or anything else you're interested in. I look forward to getting to know all of you!

Dan Grigoryev

Southern Tier SciFair Coordinator (Spring)

David Hartino

Mechanical Engineering '11

Mentor, Virtual Exploration Sustainability Challenge

Good day! I'm a Mechanical Engineering major and have returned to work on my education after 20 years braving the real world. With my wife and daughter I've made Cornell my "new home" for a while and we’re loving it! I’m involved with the Family Reading Partnership, the Jack Kent Cook Pathway to Success Program and the 4H; in my free time, I enjoy underground heavy metal, "old-school" punk-rock, Monty Python and an occasional game of slime volleyball.

Ebonie Greene

Sociology '09

Mentor, Glen Cove Middle School Art Club (Fall)

Mentor, Tech Valley High School (Fall)

CyberCiv Helpdesk Mentor (Spring)

SciFair Mentor, Lincoln Orens Middle School (Spring)

I’m a Senior Sociology major from Maryland. I also have a job as an AV Tech and computer lab assistant in the Law School. In my spare time I like surfing the web, using outdated phrases, and playing electric bass guitar.

Ivan Mintchev

Operations Research '09

CyberCiv Helpdesk Coordinator (Fall)

Virtual World Development

My name is Ivan Mintchev. I was born in Montreal, and have lived there my whole life before attending Cornell University. I am a Senior majoring in Operations Research, and I might get a minor in Mathematics. I enjoy reading scientific magazines and wandering on Wikipedia. I admire nature, and hope someday to help preserve it. Last updated summer '08.

Vaikath Job

Math and Economics '10

CyberCiv Helpdesk Mentor

SciFair Mentor, Lincoln Orens Middle School

I am a sophomore majoring in Mathematics and Economics. I am from India and in fact, I did all my schooling there before coming to the United States for college. I love the outdoors and in fact, spent an entire week trekking in the Himalayas during my junior year in high school. I love listening to Jazz music and enjoy a game of squash from time to time. Last updated fall '07.

Julie Bai

Katerina De Vito

Italian and Science & Technology '09

CyberCiv Helpdesk Mentor

SciFair Mentor, Ernie Davis Middle School (Fall)

I am a Science & Technology and an Italian major in the college of Arts and Sciences. On campus I am involved in EARs, Big Brother Big Sisters, Teatro Italiano, nutrition research and Greek life. I am from Connecticut and enjoy sailing, reading, theatre, and traveling. Last updated fall '07.

Kelsey Ciarimboli

Industrial and Labor Relations '11

CyberCiv Helpdesk Mentor

My name is Kelsey Ciarimboli and I am an Industrial and Labor Relations Major. My favorite thing to do is play softball. I am interested in going to law school after I graduate and becoming a cooperate lawyer.

Kimberley D.C. Schroder

Science of Natural and Environmental Systems with a concentration in Sustainable Development '09

CyberCiv Helpdesk Mentor

I am active in many campus organizations, including: KyotoNow!, Sustainability Hub, Solar Decathlon, Root&Shoots, EcoPlayers, EcoRecycling, Wilderness Reflections, CIAS, and Cornell Dems. Currently I am working with many student groups and individuals around campus to make Cornell carbon-neutral (meaning no net CO2 emissions) through a combination of renewable energy, energy efficiency, and carbon-offsetting efforts - and it’s gonna happen!

Next semester, I plan to study abroad in Senegal at an EcoVillage with a community-based sustainable development program. Last updated spring '07.

Lawrence Shapiro

History of Architecture and Urbanism (PhD) '09

CyberCiv Helpdesk Coordinator (Fall)

I've always been interested in Visual Culture, the study of how objects and places got to be the way they are. I study the art and social history of Twentieth Century Germany, from painting and architecture to film and television. It's all about imagining what the world looked like at a different moment in time. I also have a blog based on exploring virtual education.

Moïna Snyder

Neurobiology '09

CyberCiv Helpdesk Coordinator (Fall)

CyberCiv Helpdesk Mentor (Spring)

My name is Moïna Snyder. I am a senior majoring in Neurobiology and minoring in American Indian Studies. I was born and raised in the south of France. I came to the United States for college and to play basketball. I love music and art as well as science and movies. I hope to one day attend medical school to become a physician or researcher. I think that one of the most important things in life is to travel and discover new things no matter if it’s in reality or virtually.

Natalie Pon

Biological Sciences '10

CyberCiv Helpdesk Mentor

SciFair Mentor, Lincoln Orens Middle School (Fall)

My name is Natalie and this is my third year as a SciFair mentor. I'm majoring in Biological Sciences here at Cornell. I love medicine and health, and I hope to one day be a surgeon. I'm from Dallas, Texas and when I'm not spending time with my family and friends, I enjoy reading, the arts, trying new restaurants, and, of course, the world wide web!

Nikita Taparia

Applied and Engineering Physics '12

Virtual World Development

Hey! My name is Nikita Taparia and I am a freshman in the College of Engineering. I'm really interested in physics, philosophy, neuroscience and 3-D modeling. When I'm not studying, I enjoy playing the piano, saxophone, or bongos. I love watching tennis and I am a huge fan of Rafa Nadal. I'm also a huge fan of Harry Potter and Superman.

Prayut Bhamawat

Environmental Engineering (Grad) '10

CyberCiv Helpdesk Coordinator (Fall)

CyberCiv Helpdesk Mentor (Spring)

My name is Prayut Bhamawat and I am a graduate student at Cornell University doing a M.S. in Environmental Engineering. I love to hear music and I love nature very much, and working to preserve it.

Sara Liu

Operations Research '10

CyberCiv Helpdesk Mentor (Spring)

Hi. I'm a rising junior majoring in Operations Research Engineering. An unexpected side effect of working with the WITS Project is that it has turned me into a huge fan of the Olympics. Come August, I'm sure I'll be glued to a screen (computer or TV) to keep abreast of the latest events. Last updated summer '08.

Thanh Le

Asian Studies '10

CyberCiv Helpdesk Mentor

Hi my name is Thanh, it sounds like "Tawn". I am a junior at Cornell with very diverse academic interests. I take math, science, and engineering classes for fun, but I mostly enjoy taking classes that increase awareness about the world today. When I am not studying for classes or participating in clubs, I am usually found swimming, hiking, running, playing basketball, and just enjoying the great outdoors.