Vivek's unexpected journey started when he was a graduate student from 1999–2000 in the Department of Electrical Engineering and he made a mistake working with ceramics in the Physical Electronics Lab.
Sherae Hanchett's path to nursing was driven by a strong desire to care for her grandparents and enhance the consistency of healthcare in her community.
Lauren Kaupp will be responsible for engaging with researchers and faculty across the UH System to develop STEM initiatives that inspire middle school students.