My name is Rex and I come from Wenzhou, China. I am a fourth-year molecular and cellular biology major with a minor in chemistry. I enjoy studying microbial metabolism and genetics. In my free time, I love to ski, play video games, and watch sports games.
Xinyang (Rex) Xie (he/him)
Undergraduate Researcher May 2024-present
My name is Yuanpeng Cai, and I’m originally from Shenzhen, China. I am a fourth-year Environmental Earth Science student with a minor in chemistry. My long-term goal is to become a marine chemist and study how microbes alter the biogeochemical cycles of our planet. In my free time, I enjoy swimming, reading crime fiction, and going to movie theaters!
Yuanpeng (Frank) Cai (he/him)
Undergraduate Researcher July 2023-present
My name is Jessica Kasper and I am from Santa Maria, California. I am a senior double majoring in Molecular and Cellular Biology and Integrative Biology. My long-term goal is to pursue research that will allow me to use science to solve environmental problems and aid in conservation efforts. I love hiking, kayaking, boardgames, and spending time with my pets.