Meet the Team
Jolee Nieberding-SwanbergJolee is the youngest member of the group in her second year at UC Davis and planning on majoring in biomedical engineering. She joined the team for her interest in the microbiome and bacteria. Outside of class and the Biodesign Challenge she keeps busy with synthetic biology club, track and cross country club, and interning for the Institute for Regenerative Cures at the UCD medical center. She also loves eating Thai food, coding, reading, and playing piano.
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Sergio GonzalezSergio Gonzalez is a recent graduate of UC Davis. He obtained his Bachelor of Science in Genetics and Genomics and a minor in Nutrition Science. The reason for enrolling in the Biodesign class is because he has a deep interest in the conservation of our planet’s resources and protecting the environment. Additionally, the opportunity to work in an interdisciplinary team and apply a biological material to solve a current problem was too intriguing to pass up. Sergio’s Interest involve exercising, eating nutritious food, listening to music, and learning about new and interesting things.
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Annie is a junior Material Science & Engineer major at UC Davis. She is interested in public health and intrigued by the prospect of harnessing agricultural waste to create sustainable materials; she aspires to combine these interests in her team’s project. On campus, Annie works at the student-run thrift store, Aggie Reuse, and helps lead PERIOD, a club dedicated breaking the stigma around, celebrating, and improving access to menstrual health resources. Off campus, Annie has fun making and eating desserts, running through nature, watching sci-fi movies, and spending time with her family.
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Julie is a third-year Design and Economics student. She is curious about a wide variety of things such as biology, business, fashion, sustainability, etc. She is excited to collaborate with science students to make world-changing innovations. She works as a classroom and laboratory assistant in UC Davis Design Department. She loves to fashion modeling, watch artsy movies, and go on road trips during her free time.
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