Together, they reflect Georgia Tech’s deep commitment to undergraduate research, global engagement, and addressing some of the world’s most pressing scientific and environmental challenges.
From the College of Sciences:
This summer, Alysa Jordan will join the Seib Laboratory at the University of Prince Edward Island to study how maternal antibiotic exposure affects the gut microbiome, placenta, and ultimately fetal neurodevelopment. A neuroscience major, her work integrates immunohistochemistry to identify structural changes in maternal and fetal brain tissue, as well as mass spectrometry to analyze how antibiotics alter the availability of key metabolites. Jordan hopes her research will contribute to a deeper understanding of prenatal health and early developmental outcomes.
“Go after what you’re interested in,” she said, advising future applicants, “and lean on the resources provided by Georgia Tech and the Prestigious Fellowships office.”
Biochemistry student Nidhi Shenoy will be conducting her research at Dalhousie University Medical School in Saint John, New Brunswick. She will investigate how transcription factor E3 (TFE3) promotes cellular waste clearance to support mitochondrial and lysosomal health in heart cells under obesity and diabetes. Her work aims to identify targetable pathways to improve cardiac metabolism, survival, and function.
Shenoy expressed how closely the opportunity aligns with both her personal interests and professional goals.
“As someone who loves to travel around the world,” she said, “this opportunity is incredibly exciting and valuable as I can experience research and professional workplace environments globally. International education and experience are so integral to shaping who I am.”
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