Arif Ashraf, Team Lead & Assistant Professor, Biology department, Howard University
Arif's lab mates and supervisors describe him as: "Arif always walks and talks around the lab. If he has airpods on, it does not mean he is ignoring you! He loves to listen heavy metal and audiobooks. He is the guy -- when you have questions, when you want to discuss, when your experiment fails!" And, everyone's best coffee/lunch/dinner buddy!
Arif's lab mates and supervisors describe him as: "Arif always walks and talks around the lab. If he has airpods on, it does not mean he is ignoring you! He loves to listen heavy metal and audiobooks. He is the guy -- when you have questions, when you want to discuss, when your experiment fails!" And, everyone's best coffee/lunch/dinner buddy!
Olivia Hazelwood, Research Assistant
While studying Plant Science during my undergraduate at the University of Delaware, I developed a fondness for plant life and biological research. I’m excited to continue exploring these interests during my time in the Ashraf Lab! Outside of my schooling and career, I enjoy playing video games, drawing, looking at nature, and traveling with friends.
While studying Plant Science during my undergraduate at the University of Delaware, I developed a fondness for plant life and biological research. I’m excited to continue exploring these interests during my time in the Ashraf Lab! Outside of my schooling and career, I enjoy playing video games, drawing, looking at nature, and traveling with friends.
Calisa Myrie, Junior Biology Major, Chemistry Minor at Howard University
I’m hoping to make the world a better place through the use of science. You can catch me cooking something new in the kitchen or watching a new medical drama when I’m not juggling my classes. I also enjoy volunteering mentoring prospective dental assistants and studying in my spare time.
I’m hoping to make the world a better place through the use of science. You can catch me cooking something new in the kitchen or watching a new medical drama when I’m not juggling my classes. I also enjoy volunteering mentoring prospective dental assistants and studying in my spare time.
Grace Delpit, Sophomore Honors Biology Major, Chemistry and Spanish Minor(s) at Howard University
Greetings y’all! I am a naturally curious, goal-oriented individual who loves adventure and exercise. My goal is to help preserve our climate and culture by developing scientific initiatives to uplift my community and future generations. It all starts right here in the Ashraf Lab!
Greetings y’all! I am a naturally curious, goal-oriented individual who loves adventure and exercise. My goal is to help preserve our climate and culture by developing scientific initiatives to uplift my community and future generations. It all starts right here in the Ashraf Lab!
Marquise Gordon, Junior Biology Major, Chemistry Minor at Howard University
I am a curious, optimistic and dedicated student who also loves to laugh and have a good time. I have had a love for science my entire life and I plan on just simply helping others to the best of my ability. Outside of class I am an Air Force ROTC cadet, and during my free time I thoroughly enjoy watching movies and shows, playing video games and playing basketball as well.
I am a curious, optimistic and dedicated student who also loves to laugh and have a good time. I have had a love for science my entire life and I plan on just simply helping others to the best of my ability. Outside of class I am an Air Force ROTC cadet, and during my free time I thoroughly enjoy watching movies and shows, playing video games and playing basketball as well.
Shayyaine Vera Ocampo-Dallas, Sophomore Biology Major, Chemistry Minor at Howard University
I’m an ambitious, driven, and passionate individual, who wants to actively work toward a better, brighter, and healthier tomorrow. When I’m not in class, studying, or in the lab, I’m volunteering at the local food pantry, crocheting, reading—and occasionally, miles away from campus, indulging in some of my guilty pleasures(overpriced desert) with friends.
I’m an ambitious, driven, and passionate individual, who wants to actively work toward a better, brighter, and healthier tomorrow. When I’m not in class, studying, or in the lab, I’m volunteering at the local food pantry, crocheting, reading—and occasionally, miles away from campus, indulging in some of my guilty pleasures(overpriced desert) with friends.