šæMEET OUR 25-26 STEAM TEAMšæ
Asli Ali
Hi! I'm Asli, the STEAM Outreach Coordinator. I get the amazing job of working with the fantastic STEAM team and helping them with their impactful projects at Smith and beyond! I'm also a Smith '22J grad--I was an Environmental Science and Policy major and Arabic minor. My fun fact is I have a knack for planning and executing surprise parties š
Dina Sehnawi '26
Hey! My name is Dina(she/her) and Iām a senior Engineering Science major and Community Engagement & Social Change concentration. I am one of the STEAM Teamās ambassadors that manages the budget and helps coordinate IGTED! I work as a co-lead for our Robotics Outreach Initiative where I facilitate our amazing events. I sometimes bring my cat, Pumpkin, to the Jandon Center!
Hadley Johnston '26
Hi everyone! My name is Hadley, and Iām a senior majoring in Chemistry and minoring in Environmental Science and Policy. On the STEAM Team, I lead our partnership with Homework House. For the past two years, we have designed and implemented a STEAM curriculum for āScience Fridaysā in their 4-5th and 6-7th grade classrooms, combining biology, chemistry, engineering, and physics with art.
Hannah Hafner '26
My name is Hannah, and I am a senior Neuroscience major and Statistical and Data Sciences minor. This year I am serving as the Volunteer Coordinator for the STEAM Team, so if you are curious about getting involved with any of our initiatives, please reach out to me at hhafner@smith.edu! I am also currently leading our Neuroscience Outreach program with the SynapTalks podcast, where we interview neuroscientists (with a focus on Smith alums, and gender minorities) about their career trajectories.
Kimberly By Goytia ā26
Hello! My name is Kim (she/her) and I'm a senior Computer Science and Statistical & Data Sciences double major with a prospective CCX concentration. In the STEAM team, I focus on the Robotics Outreach Initiative as a co-lead and serve as a STEAM Ambassador. I have helped build curriculums, foster community partnerships, and facilitate for our wonderful events. I also act as the STEAM Team to CSO liaison to facilitate future collaborations between different Jandon programs.
Seyeon Lim '26
My name is Seyeon (she/her), and I'm a senior majoring in Computer Science with a minor in Japanese. As a STEAM Team Ambassador, I oversee our organizationās website and manage its data operations. For the past three years, my involvement with the Jandon Center has included leading the Robotics Outreach Initiative, coordinating IGTED, and organizing monthly Art Pop-Ups.
Berenize Cornelio-Gutierrez '28
Hello Iām Berenize Cornelio-Gutierrez coming all the way from Austin, Texas! Iām a sophomore in the Engineering Program and in the Community Engagement and Social Change Concentration at Smith. Iām am a ambassador in training and a co-lead for the Robotics Outreach Initiative.
Venecia Rodriguez Hernandez '28
Hey there! My name is Venecia, and I am a sophomore majoring in Neuroscience with a minor in Exercise and Sports Studies. Although Im pursuing a career in STEM, I've been playing the clarinet for 10 years! In the STEAM team, I am currently a team lead in training, working on the development of a new pod that expands the Arts in STEAM. This initiative is designed for both music and non-music training volunteers to apply their STEM knowledge to support community music outreach programs that focus on increasing access to the arts for individuals of all socioeconomic backgrounds and identities.
Pumpkin
Heyyy! I'm the beautiful Jandon cat that belongs to Dina, Pumpkin! I often come by the Jandon Center on weekdays and Pop-Ups! I'm very great at ignoring you and looking at the window, so let a diva live her life<3
Past Team Members
Chon-sa Cardona '25
Hi everyone! My name is Chon-sa (she/her), and I am an engineering major. I was one of the STEAM Teamās ambassadors that worked to plan our art pop-ups we hold throughout the year! I also worked as a co-lead for our Robotics Outreach Initiative and managed the teamās instagram (@smithcollege_steamteam).
Emma Robertson '25
Hello everyone! My name is Emma, and Iām a major in Neuroscience, minor in Education and Child Study, and a concentration in Community Engagement and Social Change. Beginning with the STEAM Team in spring of 2022, I have rotated many responsibilities from craftivist pop-up events to after school elementary programming. I co-developed a neuroscience outreach program for high school students that helped expose them to the interdisciplinary nature of the field through artistic and performative approaches.
Kristine Le '25
Hello! My name is Kristine (she/her), and I'm a biochemistry major and statistical and data sciences minor. I was a part of the STEAM Team and primarily worked as a co-lead of the Robotics Outreach Initiative which aims to design and implement holistics robotics programs for learners of all ages in Connecticut and Massachusetts. I was also a JAF fellow š
Lilliana Frantz '25
Hello everyone! My name is Lilliana (she/her) and I am an Engineering Major and Computer Science Minor. As part of the STEAM team, I helped plan Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day (IGTED) which exposes middle school girls to engineering and other STEM fields. I have worked as a facilitator and a curriculum builder for the Robotics Outreach Initiative.
Maryam Ahmad '25
Hi! My name is Maryam, and Iām a Biochemistry and Education double major. I was one of the STEAM Team Ambassadors, and I worked as the Volunteer Coordinator for STEAM outreach. In past semesters, I have planned and facilitated science workshops with local schools and Forbes Library. I also worked on monthly Art pop-ups with my co-ambassadors!
Vivien Qiao '23
Hi everyone! My name is Vivien (she/her) and Iām a biochemistry and engineering major from Andover, MA. I worked on several projects including Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day (in collaboration with the Society of Women Engineers), the Your Story on STEM project, and other pop-up events. I am passionate about sharing my love for STEM and love working with kids to empower them. My hobbies include doing jigsaw puzzles, rock climbing, and going on outdoor walks.