Executive Committee Positions
Isabelle Conn
Maxim Kraniak
Wet Lab
George Amoako
Sophie Dech
Alexa DeKorte
Matthew Hanson
Christina Harbin
Rachel Kostrzewa
Noah Murphy
Sebastian Nolte
Emily Smith
Human Practices
Gabriella Corson
MacKenzie Harwood
Alice Hutchins
Reagan Keyser
Scott Sparks
Rylee Warchuck
Dry Lab
Paige Lamoreaux
Wiki
Allyson Ehlert
Benji Schall
Faculty Advisors
Devin Camenares, Ph.D.
Brian Doyle, Ph.D.
George Amoako
Wet Lab Researcher
Graduating Year: 2024
Major: Biochemistry (Pre-Med)
My role as a researcher requires me do hands-on experiments in the lab to gather data published on our team's wiki. I have worked to improve parts for future research available in the iGEM registry. I have also collaborated with other members of our team to develop a protocol and an easy-to-use assay for proper implementations of our biosensor.
Sophie Dech
Wet Lab Researcher
Graduating Year: 2026
Major: Biology, Minors: Chemistry & Spanish
Being a Wet Lab Researcher requires me to work in the lab on various tasks. This summer, I was able to help out in the lab as I collaborated with senior members of the team to work on the biosensor circuit. We were able to take various approaches to complete the circuit and get all of the components to work together effectively.
Alexa DeKorte
Head of Wet Lab
Graduating Year: 2024
Major: Biochemistry
I have been responsible for the development of a kill switch as an added layer of biosafety to add to our overall biosensor. Last year, Alma's team successfully created a working kill switch, but this year, I designed 3 different modified versions of the kill switch to improve its function, and tested the efficacy of each design. I am also responsible for managing and training new Wet Lab Researchers.
Matthew Hanson
Head of Wet Lab
Graduating Year: 2024
Major: Biochemistry, Minor: Economics
As Head of Wet Lab, I have worked over the summer to fix the circuit and have helped create the new repressor for our circuit. I have also helped teach new students what the expectations and the protocols are in the Wet Lab.
Christina Harbin
Wet Lab Researcher
Graduating Year: 2024
Major: Integrative Physiology and Health Science, Minor: Psychology
I worked in the Wet Lab designing the kill switch and circuit. This role requires me to spend a lot of time in the lab doing hands-on work alongside our Head of Wet Lab.
Rachel Kostrzewa
Secretary & Wet Lab Researcher
Graduating Year: 2024
Major: Integrative Physiology and Health Science, Minor: Chemistry
I have worked as Secretary for the team helping organize meeting times and events. I also worked in the Cell Free Protein Synthesis and Kill Switch teams in the Wet Lab.
Noah Murphy
Wet Lab Researcher
Graduating Year: 2026
Major: Chemistry
In the Wet Lab, I have worked under our Head of Wet Lab learning the procedures and processes of the circuit.
Sebastian Nolte
Wet Lab Researcher
Graduating Year: 2025
Major: Biochemistry
I am leading the Cell Free Protein Synthesis practices to improve the project and future projects to come.
Emily Smith
Wet Lab Researcher
Graduating Year: 2027
Major: Biochemistry, Minor: Biotechnology
My role on the team was aiding in routine lab procedures involving the kill switch project. Specifically, I was able to assist in creating liquid cultures and performing dilutions of those liquid cultures to ultimately test the colony concentration present at each level. Additionally, I collaborated with another team member to plan what our team's future steps could entail for the next competition cycle.
Gabriella Corson
Human Practices Member & Wet Lab Researcher
Graduating Year: 2025
Major: Biochemistry
I played a role in the science and education portion of Human Practices by teaching our STEM Kits to a group of first grade students. I also helped put together an event to aid in science literacy. I have also worked under senior members on the kill switch project.
Mackenzie Harwood
Head of Human Practices
Graduating Year:2024
Majors: Biochemistry & Philosophy
I direct and run Alma's Human Practices program focusing on expanding our education materials and understanding our community.
Alice Hutchins
Human Practices Member
Graduating Year: 2025
Major: Integrative Physiology and Health Science (Public Health & Sociology)
I have written multiple research papers examining public health impacts that have resulted from our projects. In my role, I focus on researching and writing, but I also support the education initiatives of the team.
Reagan Keyser
Wet Lab Researcher & Human Practices Member
Graduating Year: 2026
Major: Biochemistry
As a member of this team, I have contributed to both Human Practices and Wet Lab. For Human Practices, I have utilized my photography skills to capture moments from our community outreach events. As a Wet Lab Researcher, I have contributed to fine-tuning the circuit and furthering our project. I work under senior members and collaborate with the team to get our project working as effectively and efficiently as possible.
Scott Sparks
Human Practices Member
Graduating Year: 2025
Major: Biology, Minor: Biotechnology
I have contacted several farmers and drain commissioners around the area, and have organized and conducted interviews for those who might be affected by the Pine River's pollution.
Rylee Warchuck
Human Practices Member
Graduating Year: 2025
Major: Business, Minor: Psychology
Paige Lamoreaux
Dry Lab Lead
Graduating Year: 2024
Major: Biochemistry
In this role, I work on modeling the systems we work with in computer programs. I also test these models and write a report on their function and results. My section works with researching, analyzing data, math, computer programs, and technology.
Allyson Ehlert
Head of Wiki
Graduating Year: 2024
Major: Biology, Minor: Data Analytics
As Head of Wiki, my main role has been accumulation and organization of Alma's project information. This also includes designing the wiki in an easy-to-read yet engaging way. I have also been involved in budget negotiations.
Benji Schall
Wiki Member
Graduating Year: 2024
Major: Biology, Minors: Chemistry, Spanish
I have continued to build on the skills I learned last cycle as a Wiki Member to contribute to creating a functional wiki that mirrors the professionalism and hard work of our Wet Lab, Dry Lab, and Human Practices teams.
Isabelle Conn
President of Operations
Graduating Year: 2024
Major: Integrative Physiology and Health Science, Minor: Chemistry
As President of Operations, I perform many roles on the team, from Wet Lab research, video editing, wiki submissions, to operational duties. I have utilized my leadership, public speaking, organization and problem-solving abilities to help lead our team to success.
Maxim Kraniak
Treasurer
Graduating Year: 2025
Major: Chemistry
I have helped to secure the funding necessary for our team’s success in the lab and in the community.