Forensic Science (Death Investigations), B.S.

Biological Sciences (Biomedical), B.S.

Biology, Accelerated B.S./M.S.

Hi everyone, my name is Abby, and I am very excited to be serving as the president of IDEAS for the 2025-26 school year! I am originally from Maryland, but I moved to Pennsylvania about 3 years ago when my fiancé and I purchased our first home together. We have two dogs, Apollo (German Shepherd) and Arlo (Blue Heeler), and I have a 5-year-old daughter named Skylar. I enjoy listening to true crime (mostly homicide investigations), attending rock and roll concerts, and spending time with my family. I hope to continue fostering the growth of IDEAS during my time as president by creating events that are inclusive to all STEM majors, providing resources to boost students' undergraduate experience, and aiding in the professional development of students after graduation. I want to continue to provide the safe, tight-knit, community-driven environment that our previous leadership has set in place. I am ecstatic about having the opportunity to serve all of you, and I can’t wait to kick off the 2025-26 school year!

Biochemistry (Medicinal Chemistry) B.S. ,

Barrett Honors Scholar

Expected Graduation Date: Spring 2026

Hi everyone, It's Eleanor! I'm enjoying what little sun the PNW has been giving us lately while gearing up for O-Chem labs at the end of this month. I'm Neurodiverent so you'll see me not only wear a bunch of different hats but also bounce from chat to chat with all the different activities I do. If you're a dog person, definitely hit me up as dogs are my special interest (I used to do K-9 search and rescue and almost went to school to become a certified dog trainer). When I’m not dealing with the consequences of my actions from taking on too many projects I like to hike, swim and try new restaurants! If I'm not lurking in the chat I'm most likely hanging out with my husband and almost 1 year old or at work, gross.

I'm a huge resource collector and love spreading the wealth so if you ever have any questions toss them my way and I'll find an answer for you. I'm excited about our executive team this year and we have a lot of great stuff planned for this upcoming year that I hope you'll love. I have an open DM policy so please let me know if you are experiencing any issues whether it's in the discord, school or life or just want to chat. I look forward to growing IDEAS, revamping our socials and helping IDEAS to continue to be an inclusive and collaborative space for online students of all disciplines, STEM or otherwise.

Anthropology, BS

Expected grad date: May 2026

My name is Brian Mayer, and I live off caffeine and (oddly enough) a lack of sleep. I’m well-traveled, having left my home in the mountains of Pennsylvania to travel the world with the Marine Corps and finally wind up in Florida afterwards (soon to be Wyoming!). My time in the Marines has shaped not only myself but also my anthropology research goals. I am currently planning my thesis around stress and resiliency in certain groups of active-duty Marines.

In my free time, I like to play with my dogs, play video games, and watch all the nerdy things (Star Wars, Star Trek, anime, you name it). With more free time coming up (outside of schoolwork), I hope to explore the western United States and go hiking as much as I can. I hope to help grow IDEAS through common interests and research shared amongst the entire student body and to create a warm, welcoming place for online students to feel at home in. I hope we can make it a great year!