Sloan Fellowship
I'm honored to be named a 2026 Alfred P. Sloan Research Fellow in Chemistry. The Sloan Fellowship recognizes early-career researchers whose work has the potential to reshape their fields. In my COMBINE Lab at Northeastern, we use computational methods to understand the molecules that protect our lungs and defend against pathogens.
Read MorePlanes, Trains, and Canes — Series 2
Series 2 of Planes, Trains, and Canes takes me to new corners of the world starting with Cusco, Peru. Featured at the Vinfen Film Festival at GBH Studios and on GBH's Culture Show, the series continues to explore what happens when a blind traveler navigates unfamiliar cities using only public transportation
Read MoreAcademy of Blind Scientists
On October 16, 2025, the birthday of Abraham Nemeth, the blind mathematician who created the braille system for math and science, we launched the Academy of Blind Scientists. It is the first international academic society led entirely by blind researchers. Science is not inherently visual. It is enriched by diverse ways of knowing. The Academy exists to mentor students, share accessible tools, and build a global community.
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