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Team Lead

B.S., Pharmacy, University of Granada, Spain

M.S., Human Nutrition, University of Granada, Spain

Ph.D., Molecular Biology, University of Granada, Spain

Postdoctoral Scholar, Animal Sciences Department, Purdue University

Currently: Continuing Lecturer, Department of Biological Sciences

I wasn't always standing at the front of the classroom. My journey began in Granada, Spain, where I earned a pharmacy degree and a PhD in molecular biology, eventually leading me to research at Purdue University. My passion for teaching and learning started brewing long before then, even back in my school days. I remember enjoying explaining concepts to classmates, and that fascination carried forward. Even while studying pharmacy, my class notes became a valuable resource for classmates (and even future students!). Little did I know this knack for synthesizing and presenting the information would lead me down a path of positively impacting hundreds of students.

I have found that teaching wasn't just about imparting knowledge—it was about learning from my students. Through teaching, I'm discovering how my students study, their individual needs, and how they learn best. This insight allows me to better serve them by crafting resources that empower them to thrive.

My innovative approach recently earned me the prestigious Purdue 2024 Class of 1922 Helping Students Learn Award for my initiative, "Beyond One-Size Fits-All: Tailoring a Large Enrollment STEM Course to Boost Engagement and Foster Success." But this is just the beginning. I'm committed to creating a dynamic learning environment where every student feels empowered to reach their full potential.

Lab Members

Eden M. Davis

Eden M. Davis

Brain and Behavioral Science, premedical concentration

LearnerX-Lab Manager 

Ayush Bansal

Ayush Bansal

Biomedical Health Science student on a pre-med track

Carla Hernandez

Carla Hernandez

Nutrition & Dietetics and Fitness & Health

Wojciech Kielbus

Wojciech Kielbus

Neurobiology & Physiology student on a pre-med track
Gabriella Conjelko

Gabriella Conjelko

Neurobiology and Physiology with a Pre-Med concentration.
Samantha Johnson

Samantha Johnson

Nutrition and Dietetics with a minor in Psychology
Alara Seremet Zeynep

Alara Seremet Zeynep

Pharmaceutical Science major with a Pre-Pharmacy concentration

Lindsay Brncick

Lindsay Brncick

Biomedical Health Sciences student on a pre-med track.
 Raveena Venkateshwaran

Raveena Venkateshwaran

Neurobiology and Physiology with a minor in Chemistry on the pre-med track
Natalia KarpielĀ 

Natalia KarpielĀ 

Biomedical Health Sciences major with a Pre-Dental concentration.

Past Members

  • Alana Diedrick (May 2024-2025)
  • Caleb Woodwin (Dec 2024- May 2025)

Past Collaborators

  • Kelsey Smart