MOSAIC scholars
Giving back to the community and advancing science go hand in hand
Ever since he was an undergraduate, MOSAIC scholar Donovan Argueta has worked to support equity in higher education.
MOSAIC scholar loves to share the fun of science
Rene Arvola is an RNA biologist who, in her spare time, uses zebrafish to teach K-12 students about genetics and development.
'Don’t be afraid to take a different path'
In 2016, MOSAIC scholar Rebecca Ann Faulkner paused her career for four years to focus on her family, a decision she believes made her a more effective and empathetic scientist.
Fighting the stigma of addiction with science
MOSAIC scholar Kasey Girven’s mother wanted her to become a physician, but she realized she could also help her community with research.
MOSAIC scholar navigates a nontraditional path
After two Army deployments to Iraq, Renato Navarro aspired to be a physician before a chance encounter on a university campus led him to study biomaterials.
This MOSAIC scholar’s journey brought her home to share science
Melissa Ramirez uses computations and experiments to design new reactions and mentorship to grow the research community.
This MOSAIC scholar believes in the power of perseverance
Wagner Silva Dantas aims to develop new approaches to reducing fat mass while preserving muscle mass by studying a crucial regulator for maintaining redox balance.
MOSAIC scholar explores enzymes
Organic chemist Edwin Alfonzo's scientific journey took an unexpected turn when he discovered the world of enzymes.
Bakers and mentors help a MOSAIC scholar change her life
Joanna-Lynn Borgogna studies the vaginal microbiome, the metabolome and the development of gynecological disorders in reproductive-aged women.