Team:WLC-Milwaukee/Team

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Our Team

2018 WLC iGem Team

The WLC-Milwaukee iGEM Team is made up of individuals from numerous backgrounds with varying levels of research experience all dedicated to improving scientific involvement and communication with the community and contributing to the wider body of scientific research!

Our Team

Our team has grown substantially this Fall, so we wanted to take this opportunity to thank our newest team members for their enthusiasm and contributions to our Human Practices work and research!

This is my fourth and final year with the WLC-iGEM Team and I have fully abandoned sleep in exchange for coffee and endless PCR reactions. I spend most of my time in lab, but I also organize and plan a large portion of our Human Practice and Outreach events. If I had free time, I would spend it SCUBA diving or taking care of my reef tank.
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Jack Bechtel

Team & Wet Lab Lead

Biochemistry & Marine Biology '19

This is my second year on the team and I currently oversee team administration. I am in charge of organizing team meetings and some human practices events, although I do enjoy lab work. Outside of iGEM, I research silver nanoparticles and their effect on bacteria when used in conjunction with antibiotics. All science aside, I like to rewatch episodes of The Office, tell chemistry jokes, and hang out with my cousins.
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Laura Sanford

Analytics & Administration Lead

Chemistry '21

This is my first full year with WLC-iGEM and most of my work with the team has been in lab. After graduation I hope to attend medical school and become a surgeon. In my free time I enjoy golfing, ping pong, hiking, and movies.
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Tim Edwards

iGEM Team

Health Sciences '19

This is my second year as a part of WLC-iGEM and I help out primarily with the laboratory work. In addition to iGEM, I also work as a lab prep assistant to the biology professors on campus. This past summer I worked in a lab researching myoblast differentiation. When I’m not in the lab or studying, you can usually find me spending time with my friends, reading, exercising, shopping, or drinking coffee.
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Mary Kolell

iGEM Team

Biology '19

My name is Alyssa Leitzke and I am a sophomore Biology major, minoring in Chemistry and Psychology. I joined iGEM this past year and work in lab as well as on Human Practices. I hope to continue working in lab to prepare for a career in neuroscience, studying the biological basis of human behavior. In my free time I enjoy playing piano and ukulele, golfing, and playing ping pong.
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Alyssa Leitzke

iGEM Team

Biology '21

This is my first year on the WLC-iGEM team and I have primarily assisted with lab work. I am excited to work alongside a group of individuals imbued with different talents and are able to work under a unified vision to contribute to advancements in science. Outside of the lab, I serve as the coordinator for the Junior Youth Empowerment Program that works with adolescent youth who strive to better their communities.
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Martharoot Malungu

iGEM Team

Biology '19

This is my second year on the iGEM team and I have enjoyed the lab experience and camaraderie that this team has provided. My goal is to go to grad school and become a neuroscience researcher. In my free time I love doing anything in the outdoors. When I'm not in nature I enjoy baking, and singing.
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Emily Palm

iGEM Team

Biology & Psychology '20

My name is Marissa Schmitz and I am a Biology major with plans to attend veterinary school. I spend most of my time with the team in lab. I enjoy being a part of WLC-iGEM because I get to be a part of a great group of people working together to make a difference in the world. In my free time I enjoy watching sports games, reading, and spending time with friends and family.
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Marissa Schmitz

iGEM Team

Biology '20

This is my first year on the WLC iGem team. I am interested in majoring in Media Design, and am assisting as the lead Graphic Designer this year. I have enjoyed working with everyone so far and look forward to future years of teamwork. When I am not helping with graphics, I enjoy working on my own art projects, whether that is drawing, painting, or ceramics
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Erika Yanke

Graphic Design Lead

Graphic Design '21

Dr. John Werner received his Ph.D. in Molecular and Cellular Biology from Arizona State University and performed postdoctoral research at Princeton University. His responsibilities at Wisconsin Lutheran College include independent research and teaching courses in Microbiology, Genetics, Molecular Biology and Biochemistry. Dr. Werner's research focuses on mechanisms of antibiotic resistance in bacteria and developing methods for characterization and use of bacteriophages.
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Dr. John Werner

Advisor

Associate Professor of Biology

Dr. Daniel Ebeling is a Professor of Chemistry at Wisconsin Lutheran College. He is a 1998 graduate of the program and then received a Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry from the University of Wisconsin. Dr. Ebeling’s research focuses on air and water quality. He has co-authored multiple peer-reviewed publications with his undergraduate researchers, and enjoys an active collaboration with KWJ Engineering in Califorinia’s Silicon Valley. Dr. Ebeling enjoys biking, learning Chinese, and exploring.
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Dr. Dan Ebeling

Advisor

Professor of Chemistry

I am a Junior at WLC. I enjoy math stuff, video games, and running. I am also the leader of an on-campus software development club. I was pleased to be able to work with the iGEM team this year. Check out the club's website to see what we are up to: wlc-wasd.club
Elijah Tesch

Elijah Tesch

Web Developer

Com. Sci. & Mathematics '20

John Sell is a second-year Computer Science student who enjoys drinking coffee and tinkering with a Raspberry Pi. He is also the vice-president of the Warrior Association of Software Developers (WASD).
John Sell

John Sell

Web Developer

Computer Science '21

Hi, I'm Tyler. I didn't make a description but was happy to work with the iGEM team this year.
Tyler Kemnitz

Tyler Kemnitz

Web Developer

Computer Science '20